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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.
HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for printing
and copying of everyday documents. All papers with the ColorLok
logo are independently tested to meet high standards of reliability
and print quality, and produce documents with crisp, vivid color,
bolder blacks & dry faster than ordinary plain papers. Look for
papers with the ColorLok logo in  a variety of weights and sizes
from major paper manufacturers.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Recommended papers for printing and copying
•
Recommended papers for photo printing
•
Tips for selecting and using print media
•
Understand specifications for supported media
•
Set minimum margins
Recommended papers for printing and copying
If you want the best print quality, HP reco mmends using HP papers that are specifically
designed for the type of project you are printing.
Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
HP Brochure Paper
HP Superior Inkjet
PaperThese papers are glossy-coated or  matte-coated on both sides for two-
sided use. They are the perfec t choice for near-photographic
reproductions and business graphics for report covers, special
presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars.
HP Bright White Inkjet
PaperHP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp
text. It is opaque enough for two-sided color usage with no show-
through, which makes it ideal for newsletters, reports, and flyers. It
features ColorLok Technology fo r less smearing, bolder blacks and
vivid colors.
HP Printing PaperHP Printing Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It produces
documents that look and feel more substantial than documents printed
on standard multipurpose or copy paper. It features ColorLok
Technology for less smearing, bolder bl acks and vivid colors. It is acid-
free for longer lasting documents.
HP Office PaperHP Office Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It is suitable for
copies, drafts, memos and other  everyday documents. It features
ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks and vivid colors.
It is acid-free for longer lasting documents
HP Office Recycled
PaperHP Office Recycled Paper is a hi gh-quality multifunction paper made
with 30% recycled fiber. It features ColorLok Technology for less
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smearing, bolder blacks and vivid colors. It is acid-free for longer lasting
documents.
HP Premium
Presentation Paper
HP Professional PaperThese papers are heavy two-sided matte papers perfect for
presentation, proposals, reports  and newsletters. They are
heavyweight for an impressive look and feel.
HP Premium Inkjet
Transparency FilmHP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film makes your color presentations
vivid and even more impressive. Th is film is easy to use and handle and
dries quickly without smudging.
HP Advanced Photo
PaperThis thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling
without smudging. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity.
Your prints have a look and feel comparable to a store processed photo.
It is available in several sizes,  including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm
(4 x 6 inch), 13x18 cm (5 x7 inch) and two finishes – glossy or soft gloss
(satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Everyday Photo
PaperPrint colorful, everyday snapshots  at a low cost, using paper designed
for casual photo printing. This affo rdable, photo paper dries quickly for
easy handling. Get sharp, crisp images when you use this paper with
any inkjet printer. Available in semi-g loss finish in 8.5 x11 inch, A4, 4 x
6 inch and 10 x 15 cm. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Iron-On TransfersHP Iron-on Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics) are
the ideal solution for creating custom  T-shirts from your digital photos.
To order HP papers and other supplies, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If prompted,
choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one
of the shopping links on the page.
NOTE: At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.
HP Photo Value Packs:
HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package Original HP ink cartridges and HP
Advanced Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of printing affordable
professional photos with your HP printer. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper
have been designed to work together so your photos are long lasting and vivid, print after
print. Great for printing out an entire vacation’s worth of photos or multiple prints to share.
Recommended papers for photo printing
If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically
designed for the type of project you are printing.
Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
HP Advanced Photo Paper
This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without smudging.
It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. Your prints have a look and feel
comparable to a store processed photo. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5
x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) and two finishes – glossy or
soft gloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Everyday Photo Paper
Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper designed for casual photo
printing. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for easy handling. Get sharp, crisp
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images when you use this paper with any inkjet printer. Available in semi-gloss finish in
8.5 x 11 inch, A4, 4 x 6 inch and 10 x 15 cm. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Photo Value Packs:
HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package Original HP ink cartridges and HP
Advanced Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of printing affordable
professional photos with your HP printer. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper
have been designed to work together so your photos are long lasting and vivid, print after
print. Great for printing out an entire vacation’s worth of photos or multiple prints to share.
To order HP papers and other supplies, go to 
www.hp.com/buy/supplies . If prompted,
choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one
of the shopping links on the page.
NOTE: At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.
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 .
• 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
Cards and envelopes
• Avoid envelopes that have a very slick fini sh, self-stick adhesives, clasps, or windows.
Also avoid cards and envelopes with thick, irregular, or curled edges, or areas that
are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged.
• Use tightly constructed envelopes, and make sure the folds are sharply creased.
• Load envelopes with the flaps facing up to the right or the back of the tray.
Photo media
•Use the  Best mode to print photographs. Note that in this mode, printing takes longer
and more memory is required from your computer.
• Remove each sheet as it prints and set it aside to dry. Allowing wet media to stack up may cause smearing.
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Transparencies
• Insert transparencies with the rough side down and the adhesive strip pointingtowards the back of the device.
• Use the  Normal mode to print transparencies. This mode provides longer drying time
and ensures that the ink dries completely before the next page is delivered to the
output tray.
• Remove each sheet as it prints and set it aside to dry. Allowing wet media to stack up may cause smearing.
Custom-sized media
• Use only custom-sized media that is supported by the device.
• If your application supports custom-sized media, set the media size in the application before printing the document. If not, set the size in the print driver. You might need
to reformat existing documents to print them correctly on custom-sized media.
Understand specifications for supported media
Use the Understand supported sizes  and Understand supported media types and
weights tables to determine the correct media to use with your device, and determine
what features will work with your media.
Always use the correct media-type setting in the printer driver, and configure the trays for
the correct media type. HP recommends testing any paper before buying it in large
quantities.
•
Understand supported sizes
•
Understand supported media types and weights
Understand supported sizes
Media sizeInput trayDuplexer (some
models)ADF
Standard media sizes 
U.S. Letter (216 x 279 mm; 8.5 x 11
inches)
U.S. Legal (216 x 356 mm; 8.5 x 14
inches) 
A4 (210 x 297 mm; 8.3 x 11.7 inches)
U.S. Executive (184 x 267 mm; 7.25 x
10.5 inches) 
B5 (JIS) (182 x 257 mm; 7.17 x 10.12
inches) 
B5 (ISO) (176 x 250 mm; 6.9 x 9.8
inches) 
B7 (88 x 125mm; 3.5 x 4.9 inches)  
A5 (148 x 210 mm; 5.8 x 8.3 inches) 
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Media sizeInput trayDuplexer (some
models)ADF
Borderless A4 (210 x 297 mm; 8.3 x 11.7
inches)  
Borderless A5 (148 x 210 mm; 5.8 x 8.3
inches)  
Borderless B5 (182 x 257 mm; 7.17 x
10.12 inches)  
HV (101 x 180 mm; 4.0 x 7.1 inches)  
Cabinet size (120 x 165 mm; 4.7 x 6.5
inches)  
13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inches)  
Borderless cabinet (120 x 165 mm; 4.7 x
6.5 inches)  
Borderless 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inches)  
Envelopes 
U.S. #10 Envelope (105 x 241 mm; 4.12
x 9.5 inches)  
C6 Envelope (114 x 162 mm; 4.5 x 6.4
inches)  
Japanese Envelope Chou #3 (120 x 235
mm; 4.7 x 9.3 inches)  
Japanese Envelope Chou #4 (90 x 205
mm; 3.5 x 8.1 inches)  
Monarch Envelope  
Card Envelope (111 x 162 mm; 4.4 x 6
inches)  
No. 6 3/4 Envelope (91 x 165 mm; 3.6 x
6.5 inches)  
Cards 
Index card (76.2 x 127 mm; 3 x 5 inches)  
Index card (102 x 152 mm; 4 x 6 inches) 
Index card (127 x 203 mm; 5 x 8 inches) 
A6 card (105 x 148.5 mm; 4.13 x 5.83
inches)  
Borderless A6 card (105 x 148.5 mm;
4.13 x 5.83 inches)  
Hagaki** (100 x 148 mm; 3.9 x 5.8
inches)  
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Media sizeInput trayDuplexer (some
models)ADF
Ofuku hagaki**  
Borderless hagaki (100 x 148 mm; 3.9 x
5.8 inches)**  
Photo media  
Photo media (102 x 152 mm; 4 x 6
inches)  
Photo media (5 x 7 inches)  
Photo media (8 x 10 inches)  
Photo media (10 x 15 cm)  
Photo L (89 x 127 mm; 3.5 x 5 inches)  
2L (178 x 127 mm; 7.0 x 5.0 inches)  
Borderless photo media (102 x 152 mm;
4 x 6 inches)  
Borderless photo media (5 x 7 inches)  
Borderless photo media (8 x 10 inches)  
Borderless photo media (8.5 x 11
inches)  
Borderless photo media (10 x 15 cm)  
Borderless Photo L (89 x 127 mm; 3.5 x
5 inches)  
Borderless 2L (178 x 127 mm; 7.0 x 5.0
inches)  
Borderless B5 (182 x 257 mm; 7.2 x 10.1
inches)  
Borderless B7 (88 x 125mm; 3.5 x 4.9
inches)  
Borderless 4 x 6 tab (102 x 152 mm; 4 x
6 inches)  
Borderless 10 x 15 cm tab  
Borderless 4 x 8 tab (10 x 20 cm)  
Borderless HV (101 x 180 mm; 4.0 x 7.1
inches)  
Borderless double A4 (210 x 594 mm;
8.3 x 23.4 inches)  
4 x 6 tab (102 x 152 mm; 4 x 6 inches)  
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Media sizeInput trayDuplexer (some
models)ADF
10 x 15 cm tab  
4 x 8 tab / 10 x 20 cm tab  
Other media  
Custom-sized media between 76.2 to
216 mm wide and 101 to 762 mm long
(3 to 8.5 inches wide and 4 to 30 inches
long)  
Custom-sized media (ADF) between
127 to 216 mm wide and 241 to 305 mm
long (5 to 8.5 inches wide and 9.5 to 12
inches long)   
Panorama (4 x 10 inches, 4 x 11 inches,
and 4 x 12 inches)  
Borderless panorama (4 x 10 inches, 4 x
11 inches, and 4 x 12 inches)  
** The device is compatible with plain and inkjet hagaki from Japan Post only. It is not
compatible with photo hagaki from Japan Post.
Understand supported media types and weights
TrayTypeWeightCapacity
Input tray Paper60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)
Up to 250 sheets of plain
paper
(25 mm or 1 inch
stacked)
Transparencies Up to 70 sheets
(17 mm or 0.67 inch
stacked)
Photo media280 g/m2
(75 lb bond)
Up to 100 sheets
(17 mm or 0.67 inch
stacked)
Labels Up to 100 sheets
(17 mm or 0.67 inch
stacked)
Envelopes75 to 90 g/m2
(20 to 24 lb bond
envelope)
Up to 30 sheets
(17 mm or 0.67 inch
stacked)
CardsUp to 200 g/m2
(110 lb index)
Up to 80 cards
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TrayTypeWeightCapacity
Duplexer
(available
on some
models)Paper60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)
Not applicable
Output trayAll supported media Up to 50 sheets of plain
paper (text printing)
ADFPaper60 to 82 g/m2
(16 to 22 lb bond)
Plain paper: 35 sheets
Legal and special paper:
20 sheets
Set minimum margins
The document margins must match (or exceed) these margin settings in portrait
orientation.
Media(1) Left
margin(2) Right
margin(3) Top
margin(4) Bottom
margin*
U.S. Letter
U.S. Legal
A4
U.S. Executive
B5
A5
Cards
Custom-sized media
Photo media3.3 mm (0.13
inch)3.3 mm (0.13
inch)3.3 mm (0.13
inch) - single-
sided printing
14 mm (0.55
inch) - duplex
printing3.3 mm (0.13
inch)
14.9 mm
(0.59 inch) -
duplex
printing
Envelopes3.0 mm (0.12
inch)3.0 mm (0.12
inch)3.0 mm (0.12
inch)14.9 mm
(0.59 inch)
NOTE:If you are using the duplexer to print on both sides of the paper, the minimum
top and bottom margins must match or exceed 12 mm (0.47 inch).
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Load media
This section provides instructions for loading media into the device.
To load Tray 1 (main tray)
1.Lift the output tray.
2.Insert the media print-side down along the right of the tray. Make sure the stack of
media aligns with the right and back edges of the tray, and does not exceed the line
marking in the tray.
NOTE: Do not load paper while the device is printing.
3.Slide the media guide in the tray to adjust it for the media size that you have loaded,
and then lower the output tray.
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4.Pull out the extension on the output tray.
Print on special and custom-sized media
To print on special or custom-sized media (Windows)
1.Load the appropriate media. For more information, see 
Load media .
2. With a document open, click  Print on the  File menu, and then click  Setup,
Properties , or Preferences .
3. Click the  Paper/Features  tab.
4. Select the media size from the  Size is drop-down list.
To set a custom media size:
a . Click the  Custom button.
b . Type a name for the new custom size.
c .In the  Width and Height  boxes, type the dimensions, and then click  Save.
d . Click  OK twice to close the properties or preferences dialog box. Open the dialog
box again.
e . Select the new custom size.
5. To select the media type:
a. Click  More in the  Type is  drop-down list.
b . Click the desired media type, and then click  OK.
6. Select the media source from the  Source is drop-down list.
7. Change any other settings, and then click  OK.
8. Print your document.
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