HP M551DN manual Understand paper use, Special paper guidelines, Media type Do not

Understand paper use

This product supports a variety of paper and other print media in accordance with the guidelines in this user guide. Paper or print media that does not meet these guidelines might cause poor print quality, increased jams, and premature wear on the product.

For best results, use only HP-brand paper and print media designed for laser printers or multiuse. Do not use paper or print media made for inkjet printers. Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend the use of other brands of media because HP cannot control their quality.

It is possible for paper to meet all of the guidelines in this user guide and still not produce satisfactory results. This might be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and/or humidity levels, or other variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no control.

CAUTION: Using paper or print media that does not meet Hewlett-Packard's specifications might cause problems for the product, requiring repair. This repair is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service agreements.

Special paper guidelines

This product supports printing on special media. Use the following guidelines to obtain satisfactory results. When using special paper or print media, be sure to set the type and size in the printer driver to obtain the best results.

CAUTION: HP LaserJet products use fusers to bond dry toner particles to the paper in very precise dots. HP laser paper is designed to withstand this extreme heat. Using inkjet paper could damage the product.

Media type Do Do not

Envelopes	●	Store envelopes flat.
	●	Use envelopes where the seam
		extends all the way to the corner of
		the envelope.
	●	Use peel-off adhesive strips that are
		approved for use in laser printers.

●Do not use envelopes that are wrinkled, nicked, stuck together, or otherwise damaged.

●Do not use envelopes that have clasps, snaps, windows, or coated linings.

●Do not use self-stick adhesives or other synthetic materials.

Labels	●	Use only labels that have no	●	Do not use labels that have
		exposed backing between them.		wrinkles or bubbles, or are
	●	Use labels that lie flat.		damaged.
	●	Use only full sheets of labels.	●	Do not print partial sheets of labels.
Transparencies	●	Use only transparencies that are	●	Do not use transparent print media
		approved for use in color laser		not approved for laser printers.
		printers.
	●	Place transparencies on a flat
		surface after removing them from
		the product.

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