HP Deskjet 460cb User Manual

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3 Using the printer
This chapter provides information on media usage for the printer, changing print settings, and performing 
basic printing tasks.
Selecting print media
The printer is designed to work well with most types of office paper. It is best to test a variety of print media 
types before buying large quantities. Use HP media for optimum print quality. SeeHP supplies and 
accessories.
Tips for selecting and using print media
For the best results, observe the following...

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Cards and envelopes
Always load envelopes into the printer with the flap facing the back of the printer and the stamp 
position oriented according to the envelope icon.
Avoid envelopes that have a very slick finish, 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.
Photo...

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Understanding specifications for supported print media
This section provides information regarding the sizes, types, and weights of media that the printer 
supports. It also provides information on the tray capacity. Use HP media for optimum print quality. 
SeeHP supplies and accessories .
NOTE:Borderless printing is available only with photo media that is L-size (89 by 127 mm; 
3.5 by 5 inches); 102 by 152 mm; and 4by6inches.
Understanding supported media sizes
Media size...

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* These media sizes support manual duplex printing. See Printing on both sides (duplexing, Windows).
Photo media
Photo (101.6 by 152.4 mm; 4 by 6 inches)
Photo with tab (101.6 by 152.4 mm; 4 by 6 inches)
Photo (127 by 177.8 mm; 5 by 7 inches)
Photo (203.2 by 254 mm; 8 by 10 inches)
Photo 10 by 15 cm (100 by 150 mm; 4 by 6 inches)
Photo 10 by 15 cm with tab (100 by 150 mm; 4 by 6 inches)
Borderless Photo (101.6 by 152.4 mm; 4 by 6 inches)
Borderless Photo with tab (101.6...

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Understanding supported media types and weights
Type Weight Capacity
Paper 64 to 90 g/m
2 
(16 to 24 lb bond)Up to 50 sheets of plain paper
(5 mm or 0.2 inch stacked) 
Photo paper 5 to 12 mils Up to 10 sheets
Transparencies Up to 20 sheets
Labels Up to 20 sheets
Cards Up to 162 g/m
2
(90 lb index)Up to 5 sheets
Envelopes 75 to 200 g/m
2
(20 to 53 lb bond)Up to 5 envelopes
 

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Loading media
NOTE:To print on special and custom-sized media you can use the Printing Shortcuts tab (Windows 
only). (Open the printer driver, select the Printing Shortcuts tab, and select the feature from the What do 
you want to do? drop-down list.)
To load media
1.Remove all media from the input tray.
2.Insert the media print-side up and align it squarely against the media paper guide. Adjust the media 
width guide so it fits snugly against the sides of the media....

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Changing print settings
You can change print settings (such as media size or type) from an application or the printer driver. 
Changes made from an application take precedence over changes made from the printer driver. However, 
after the application is closed, the settings return to the defaults configured in the printer driver.
NOTE:To set print settings for all print jobs, change the print settings in the printer driver.
For more information about printer driver features in...

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Printing on both sides (duplexing, Windows)
You can print on both sides manually using the Windows printer software.
Guidelines for printing on both sides of a page
To print on both sides of a page, you must specify duplex options in your software application or in the 
printer driver.
Always use media that conforms to the printer specifications. See Understanding specifications for 
supported print media.
Specify duplex options in your application or in the printer...

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Printing on special and custom-sized media
This section provides information on how to print on media such as envelopes, photo paper, postcards, 
transparencies, and custom-sized media.
To print on special and custom-sized media (Windows)
1.Load the appropriate media. See Loading media.
2.With a document open, on the File menu, click Print, and then click Setup or Properties.
3.Click the Paper/Quality tab.
4.Select the media type from the Type is drop-down...

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Printing from mobile devices
The printer supports printing from a variety of mobile devices and memory cards, such as:
Cameras
Mobile phones
PDAs
Printing digital photographs
You can print photographs directly from a digital camera or directly from a memory card, or you can 
transfer the photos from the card or camera to your computer and print them from a software application, 
such as HP Photo Printing Software. Also, you can print photos directly from a...