HP CM8050 User Manual

Supported paper
The device produces high-quality documents in the fastest possible time when you follow these 
guidelines: 
● The device is designed to work with a broad ra nge of plain papers for general-office use. For 
optimum performance, use paper from the list of recommended papers. 
● Always configure the tray for the correct paper type, and select the correct type from the printer 
driver. 
Before using any paper, verify that it is of good  quality and is free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose...

HP-brand tested and qualified papersHP-brand supported papers (not 
optimized for this device)
Tested non-HP papers
Speciality paper 
HP Office Paper - Prepunched
HP Labels 
Outside North America 
Clairealfa White
IP Rey Office 
IP Duo Colourcopy 
Mondi IQ Economy
M-Real Data Copy 
Portucel Navigator Universal 
Stora-Enso Multicopy 
UPM Office copy/print 
Xerox Premier
Reflex Pure White
Guidelines for using specialty papers
Table 1-2   Guidelines for specialty papers
Paper typeGuidelines
LabelsLoad...

Table 1-3  Recommended papers for document types
Document typeRecommended paperType of finish
General office copying and 
printing
HP Office 
HP Office LG (long grain)
Matte
Color documentHP Bright WhiteMatte
Photographs, images, business 
plans, brochures, sales flyers, catalogs, covers, postcards, signs, 
maps, restaurant menus
HP Edgeline Glossy, 180 g/m2Glossy
CorrespondenceHP Office 
HP Office LG (long grain)
Matte
LetterheadHP Bright WhiteMatte
ReportHP Premium Presentation Matte
HP Brochure and...

Supported paper types for each tray
When you select a paper type, you are instructing the device to use a group of predefined settings to 
create the best possible print quality for that type of paper.
CAUTION: Selecting a paper type that does not match the type of paper that is loaded in the tray can 
damage the device.
Table 1-4   Supported paper types for each tray
Paper type that is listed in the printer driver or on the control 
panel
DescriptionTray 1Trays 2, 3, and 4Tray 5
PlainPlain, uncoated...

Paper type that is listed in the 
printer driver or on the control
panel
DescriptionTray 1Trays 2, 3, and 4Tray 5
BondFine, uncoated paper that is less than 
150 g/m2 (40 lb bond)
XXX
Recycled Plain, uncoated paper that is less than
150 g/m2 (40 lb bond) 
XXX
Supported paper sizes for each tray
Standard paper sizes are marked in the trays.  To use a custom paper size, use Tray 1.
Table 1-5  Supported paper sizes for each tray
SizeDimensionsTray 1Trays 2, 3, and 4Tray 5
Letter216 x 280 mm 
8.5 x 11...

SizeDimensionsTray 1Trays 2, 3, and 4Tray 5
A5148 x 210 mm 
5.83 x 8.27 inches
XX 
RA3305 x 430 mm
12.01 x 16.93 inches
X  
RA4215 x 305 mm
8.46 x 12.01 inches
X  
SRA4225 x 320 mm
8.86 x 12.6 inches
X  
B4 (JIS)257 x 364 mm
10.12 x 14.33 inches
XX 
B5 (JIS)182 x 257 mm
7.17 x 10.12 inches
XX 
B6 (JIS)128 x 182 mm
5.04 x 7.17 inches
X  
8K273 x 394 mm
10.75 x 15.5 inches
X  
16K197 x 273 mm
7.75 x 10.75 inches
X  
Custom Minimum: 102 x 152 mm 
(4 x 6 inches) 
Maximum: 320 x 457 mm 
(12.6 x 18 inches) 
X...

Capacity of each tray and bin
To avoid jams and print-quality problems, load the trays with the correct amount of paper. Load complete 
reams at one time. 
Remove paper from the output bins when they are full.
Table 1-6   Capacity of each tray and bin
Tray or binCapacityWeight
Scanner glassOne sheet of paper, up to 305 x 445 mm 
(12 x 17.1 inches) 
Maximum scanning area is 297 x 433 mm (11.7 x 17.0 inches)
Any weight of paper 
Objects, such as books, up to 50 mm 
(1.97 inches) high
Document feeder100...

Load trays
Labels on each tray indicate the correct way to load paper. Each time you load paper into a tray, the 
device prompts you to configure the tray for the pa per size and type. Always set the paper size and type 
to get the best performance from the device.
Load Tray 1 (manual feed tray)
Load standard or custom-sized paper into this tray. It holds up to 80 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond)
paper. Also use this tray for heavier paper, such as  cardstock, HP Edgeline Glossy, or brochure papers. 
1....

● Load letterhead or preprinted paper with the printed side face-down and the top edge to the 
right.
NOTE: For duplex printing, load letterhead or preprinted paper with the printed side facing- 
up and the top edge feeding first.
● Load prepunched paper with the side that has holes toward the front of the device. 
● Load labels with the front side facing down. 
● When loading HP Edgeline Glossy paper, fan the paper stack to separate the sheets before 
placing them in the tray. This helps prev ent the...

If you are loading a custom paper size, touch Custom. Type the dimensions of the paper, and 
then touch  OK to return to the Modify Tray screen. 
e. Touch OK to save the settings.
Load Trays 2, 3, and 4
Trays 2, 3, and 4 hold many standard sizes and types of paper. Each tray holds up to 500 sheets of 
75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) paper. 
1. Open Tray 2, 3, or 4.
2.Load the paper, whole reams at a time. Always place the long edge along the front side of the tray.
● Load letterhead or preprinted paper with the...