3 Use the device
This section contains the following topics:
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Select print media
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Load media
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Configure trays
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Change print settings
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Use the HP Solution Center (Windows)
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Print on both sides (duplexing)
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Print on special and custom-sized media
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Print borderless
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Cancel a print job
Select print media
The device is designed to work well with most types of office media. It is best to test a
variety of print media types before buying large quantities. Use HP media for optimum
print quality. Visit the HP Web site at
www.hp.com for more information about HP
media.
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Tips for selecting and using print media
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Understand specifications for supported media
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Set minimum margins
Tips for selecting and using print media
For the best results, observe the following guidelines.
• Always use media that conforms to the device specifications. For more
information, see
Understand specifications for supported media.
• Load only one type of media at a time into a tray.
• Load media print-side down and aligned against the right and back edges of the
tray. For more information, see
Load media.
• Tray 2 is designed to hold only plain paper.
• Do not overload the trays. For more information, see
Understand specifications for
supported media.
• To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printing problems, avoid the following
media:
• Multipart forms
• Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled
• Media with cutouts or perforations
• Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well
• Media that is too lightweight or stretches easily
12 Use the device
