HP Color LaserJet Enterprise CM4540 MFP User Manual

6 Paper and print media
●Understand paper use
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Change the printer driver to match the paper type and size in Windows
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Supported paper sizes
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Supported paper types
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Load paper trays
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Configure trays
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Select an output bin (fskm models only)
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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 m eet 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 pr inters. Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend
the use of other brands of...

Media typeDoDo not
Letterhead or preprinted forms ●Use only letterhead or forms
approved for use in laser printers. ●
Do not use raised or metallic
letterhead.
Heavy paper ●Use only heavy paper that is
approved for use in laser printers
and meets the weight specifications
for this product. ●
Do not use paper that is heavier
than the recommended media
specification for this product unless
it is HP paper that has been
approved for use in this product.
Glossy or coated paper ●Use only glossy or coated...

Change the printer driver to match the paper type
and size in Windows
1.On the File  menu in the software program, click  Print.
2. Select the product, and then click the  Properties or Preferences  button.
3. Click the  Paper/Quality  tab.
4. Select a size from the  Paper size drop-down list.
5. Select a paper type from the  Paper type drop-down list.
6. Click the  OK button.
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Supported paper sizes
NOTE:To obtain best results, select the correct paper size and type in the printer driver before
printing.
Table 6-1   Supported paper and print media sizes
Size and dimensions Tray 1Tray 2Optional Trays
3, 4, and 5 Automatic
duplex printing
Letter
216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in)
Legal
216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in)
Executive
184 x 267 mm (7.24 x 10.51 in)
Statement
140 x 216 mm (5.5 x 8.5 in)   
8.5 x 13
216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 in)
4 x 6
101.6 x 152.4 mm (4 x 6 in)   
10 x 15 cm
101.6 x...

Table 6-1  Supported paper and print media sizes (continued)
Size and dimensions Tray 1Tray 2Optional Trays
3, 4, and 5 Automatic
duplex printing
B5 (JIS)
182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.12 in)
B6 (JIS)
128 x 182 mm (5.03 x 7.16 in)   
16K
195 x 270 mm (7.67 x 10.62 in)
184 x 260 mm (7.24 x 10.23 in)
197 x 273 mm (7.75 x 10.74 in)
Postcard (JIS)
100 x 148 mm (3.93 x 5.82 in)   
DPostcard (JIS)
148 x 200 mm (5.82 x 7.87 in)
   
Custom
89 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm (3.5 x 5 in to
8.5 x 14 in)
1   
Custom
148 x 210...

Table 6-1  Supported paper and print media sizes (continued)
Size and dimensions Tray 1Tray 2Optional Trays
3, 4, and 5 Automatic
duplex printing
Envelope DL ISO
110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 in)
   
1The product can print on 89 x 127 mm (3.5 x 5 in) size paper from Tray 1 for Extra Heavy (131-175 g/m2) and Cardstock
(176-220 g/m2) paper types.
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Supported paper types
Paper typeTray 1Tray 2Optional Trays 3,
4, and 5 Automatic duplex
printing
Plain Paper
HP Matte (105 g/m2)
HP Matte (120 g/m2)
HP Matte (160 g/m2)112
HP Matte (200 g/m2)11 
HP Soft Gloss (120 g/m
2)
HP Glossy (130 g/m2)
HP Glossy (160 g/m2)
HP Glossy (220 g/m2)
Light (60–74 g/m2)
Midweight (96–110 g/m2)
Heavy (111–130 g/m2)
Extra Heavy (131–175 g/m2)112
Cardstock (176–220 gm2)11 
Mid-weight glossy (96–110 g/m
2)
Heavy glossy (111–130 g/m2)
Extra-heavy glossy (131–175 g/m2)
Card...

Paper typeTray 1Tray 2Optional Trays 3,
4, and 5 Automatic duplex
printing
Opaque film
1Trays 2, 3, 4, and 5 can print on this paper in some circumstances, but HP does not guarantee results.2The product can automatically print on both sides for this paper type in some circumstances, but HP does not guarantee
results.
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Load paper trays
Load Tray 1
CAUTION:To avoid jams, never add or remove paper from Tray 1 during printing.
1.Open Tray 1.  
2.Fold out the tray extension to support the
paper and set the side guides to the correct
width.  
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