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 
particles, dust, wrinkles, curls, or bent corners.
Recommended paper
The paper types that are listed in this section have  been tested and are known to work with the device. 
These paper types are divided into three categories: 
● HP-brand tested and qualified papers. Use these  paper types for the best results. Some of these 
papers have been specially formulated for use with this device. 
● HP-brand papers that are not specifically optimi zed for this device. These papers work with the 
device, but the results might be of lesser qualit y than when using the tested and qualified papers. 
● Certain non-HP brand papers. These paper  types produce satisfactory print quality.
NOTE:Because HP cannot control paper formulations for these non-HP papers, future results 
might not match past testing.
HP-brand paper is available at www.hpshopping.com  or from local office-supplies retailers.
CAUTION:Using paper or other print media that does not meet HP specifications might cause 
problems that require repair. This repair is not  covered by the HP warranty or service agreements. 
The device does not support envelopes or transparencies.
Table 1-1   Supported brands of paper for this device
HP-brand tested and qualified papersHP-brand supported papers (not 
optimized for this device)
Tested non-HP papers
Plain paper 
HP Office
HP Multipurpose 
HP Printing Paper 
HP Copy Paper
HP Office Paper LG 
Brochure paper 
HP Edgeline Glossy, 180 g/m2
HP Premium Presentation Matte 
HP Brochure and Flyer Paper Matte 
HP All-In-One Paper 
HP Everyday Copy & Print Paper
HP LaserJet Paper 
HP Color Laser Paper 
HP Advanced Paper
HP Office Recycled Paper 
HP Inkjet Paper 
HP Color Inkjet Paper 
HP Bright White 
HP Premium Choice 
North America 
Boise X9
Domtar Copy Paper 
GP Spectrum DP Copy 
GP Copy Paper
IP HammerMill Fore MP 
IP Great White Copy Paper 
Wausau Exact Multipurpose 
Weyerhauser Husky Xerocopy 
Xerox 4200
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							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 labels only in Tray 1. Load labels with the front side facing down. 
Labels should lie flat with no more than 13  mm (0.5 inch) of curl in any direction. 
Use only full sheets of labels . If sheets have spaces between the labels, labels can peel off, 
which can cause jams that are difficult to remove. 
Do not use labels that have wrinkles, bubbles , or that are peeling off the backing paper.
CardstockLoad heavier cardstock, up to 220 g/m² (80 lb cover) cardstock, only in Tray 1. 
Cardstock up to 180 g/m² (67 lb cover) can be loaded in any tray. 
Cardstock should have a smoothness  rating of 100 to 180 Sheffield. 
Cardstock should lie flat with no more than  13 mm (0.5 inch) of curl in any direction. 
Do not use cardstock that is wrin kled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.
HP Edgeline GlossyLoad HP Edgeline Glossy paper only in Tray 1. 
Fan the stack of paper before placing the sheets in  the tray. This helps prevent the sheets from sticking together.
TransparenciesThe device does not support transparencies. Do not try to print on them.
Envelopes The device does not support envelopes. Do not try to print on them.
Recommended paper for speci fic types of documents
The device supports many types of paper. Use the information in the following table to select a type of 
paper for specific types of documents.
Table 1-1   Supported brands of paper for this device (continued)
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							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 Flyer Paper Matte
Coated Matte
ProposalHP Bright WhiteMatte
NewsletterHP Bright WhiteMatte
Training manualHP Office
HP Office LG (long grain)
HP Office (prepunched)
Matte
User manual HP Office
HP Office LG (long grain) 
HP Office (prepunched) 
Matte
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							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 that is less than 
150 g/m2 (40 lb bond)
XXX
HP Matte Premium 120gUse only for HP Premium Presentation
Matte Paper, 120 g/m2X  
HP Matte Brochure 180gUse only for HP Brochure and Flyer
Paper Matte, 180 g/m2X  
HP Matte Cover 200gUse only for this HP-brand paper.X  
HP Glossy Edgeline 180gUse only for HP Glossy for Edgeline
Paper, 180 g/m2X  
CardstockPlain, uncoated paper that is from 160
to 220 g/m2 (60 to 80 lb cover)
X  
CardstockPlain, uncoated paper that is from 160
to 180 g/m2 (60 to 67 lb cover)
XXX
MattePlain, uncoated paper. 
A3 or 11x17 inch paper must be 
long-grain.
XXX
Matte BrochurePlain, uncoated paper. 
A3 or 11x17 inch paper must be long-grain.
XXX
Matte CoverPlain, uncoated paper that is from 160 
to 220 g/m2 (60 to 80 lb cover)
X  
LabelsUncoated, non-glossy labelsX  
LetterheadFine, uncoated paper that is less than 
150 g/m2 (40 lb bond)
XXX
PreprintedPlain, uncoated paper that is less than
150 g/m2 (40 lb bond)
XXX
PrepunchedLetter (3-hole) or A4 (2- or 4-hole) size
paper that is less than 150 g/m2 (40 lb 
bond)
XXX
Colored Plain, uncoated paper that is less than 
150 g/m2 (40 lb bond) 
XXX
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							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 inches
XXX
Legal216 x 356 mm
8.5 x 14 inches
XX 
Executive184 x 267 mm
7.25 x 10.5 inches
XX 
Statement140 x 216 mm
5.5 x 8.5 inches
XX 
8.5 x 13216 x 330 mm
8.5 x 13 inches
XX 
11 x 17280 x 432 mm
11 x 17 inches
XX 
12 x 18305 x 457 mm
12 x 18 inches
X  
4 x 6102 x 152 mm
4 x 6 inches
X  
5 x 7127 x 178 mm
5 x 7 inches
X  
5 x 8127 x 203 mm
5 x 8 inches
X  
A3297 x 420 mm
11.69 x 16.54 inches
XX 
A4 210 x 297 mm
8.27 x 11.69 inches 
XXX
Table 1-4   Supported paper types for each tray (continued)
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							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  
Table 1-5   Supported paper sizes for each tray (continued)
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							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 sheets of paper, 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond)60 to 135 g/m2 (16 to 36 lb bond)
Tray 180 sheets of paper, 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond)60 to 220 g/m2 (16 to 58 lb bond)
Trays 2, 3, and 4500 sheets of paper, 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond)60 to 180 g/m2 (16 to 48 lb bond)
Tray 54,000 sheets of paper, 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) 
Letter or A4 size only
60 to 180 g/m2 (16 to 48 lb bond)
Single output bin250 sheets of paper, 75 g/m2 (20 lb bond)60 to 220 g/m2 (16 to 58 lb bond)
HP Multifunction FinisherOutput Bins 1 and 2: 400 sheets 
Output Bins 3 and 4: 200 sheets
Output Bin 5: 2,500 sheets
60 to 220 g/m2 (16 to 58 lb bond)
HP 4-Bin Job Separator Output Bins 1 and 2: 400 sheets
Output Bins 3 and 4: 200 sheets 
60 to 220 g/m2 (16 to 58 lb bond)
Supported paper sizes for each bin
Table 1-7   Supported paper sizes for each bin
BinLengthWidth
Output Bins 1, 2, 3, and 4457 to 152 mm (18 to 6 inches)320 to 102 mm (12.6 to 4 inches)
Output Bin 5 
(HP Multifunction Finisher only) 
432 to 230 mm (17 to 9.1 inches) 297 to 182 mm (11.7 to 7.2 inches)
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							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. Slide the tray support up, pull it out, and then pull out the extension.
2.Move the guide outward.
3.Load the paper. Always load the paper with the short edge first. 
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							● 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 sheets from sticking together. 
4. Adjust the guide so that it touches the paper.
5.Configure the tray for the type and size of paper. 
a. From the Home screen, touch Supplies Status. 
b. Touch the Trays tab. 
c. If the size and type that are listed for the tray are not correct, touch the name of the tray, and 
then touch  Modify. 
d. Select the correct paper size and type, and then touch OK. 
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							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 prin ted side face-up and the top edge to the left.
NOTE:For duplex printing, load letterhead or preprinted paper with the printed side face- 
down and the top edge to the right.
● Load prepunched paper with the edge that has  the holes along the front side of the tray. 
3. Adjust both guides so that they click into the position that is marked for the paper size.
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