HP LaserJet 9050N User Manual

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Layout options for printing on both sides of paper   
The four print layout options are shown below. Select the binding and orientation options for this 
printer from the Print dialog box, if possible. The terminology in the  Print dialog box for the 
binding edge might be different than the terms that are listed here.
If you cannot set these options from the  Print dialog box, set them from the control panel. Select 
the  Configure Device  menu, select the...

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Printing on special paper
This section contains guidelines for printing on special media, which includes letterhead, 
transparencies, postcards, and custom-size and heavy paper, and printing full-bleed images.
Printing on letterhead, prepunched paper, or preprinted paper 
(single-sided)
●When printing on letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper, be sure to correctly orient the 
paper. See  Orienting media  for instructions.
●If the paper is heavier than 199 g/m2 (53 lb...

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Printing on transparencies
●Transparencies used in this printer must be able to withstand the 200°C (392°F), the 
maximum temperature for the printer.
●Use only transparencies recommended for use in laser printers.
●Use the left output bin for transparencies. If you select the optional stacker, stacker/stapler, 
multifunction finisher, or 8-bin mailbox, use the upper bin for transparencies.
CAUTIONDo not attempt to print on both sides of transparencies. Do not attempt to...

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Advanced printing tasks
Overview
This section presents these advanced printing tasks :
●Using features in the printer driver
●Setting the registration
●Using a different first page
●Including a blank back page
●Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper
●Customizing optional Tray 1 operation
●Specifying paper to print on
●Using the job-storage features
Printing a private job
 Storing a print job
 QuickCopying a job
 Proofing and holding a job
 

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Using features in the printer driver
When you print from a software program, many of the printer features are available from the 
printer driver. To gain access to Windows printer drivers, see  Gaining access to the printer 
drivers .
Note Settings in the printer driver and software program generally override control-panel settings. 
(Software program settings generally override printer driver settings.) 
Printer collation
The printer collation feature allows...

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Setting the registration 
Use the Set Registration feature to center the front and back images on a page that has been 
duplexed (printed on both sides). This feature also helps you set edge-to-edge printing to within 
approximately 2 millimeters (0.1  inch) of all edges of the paper. Image placement will vary 
slightly for each input tray. The alignment procedure must be performed for each tray. The 
administrator can use an internal-tray registration page to calibrate...

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Using a different first page
To print a different first page   
Follow these instructions for printing a first page that is different from other pages in the print job. 
The instructions are provided for Tray 1, however, you can print a different first page from other 
trays.
1 For Windows, select “Use different paper for first page” in your printer driver. Select one tray 
for the first page and one of the other trays for the remaining pages. Place the paper for...

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Including a blank back page
This option allows you to add blank pages to the end of a print job.
For Windows, select Use different paper for first page  on the Paper tab of your printer driver, 
and then select  Back Page. You can then select the paper source you want to use for your back 
page. To turn the feature off, select  No back page.
Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper
You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. This feature is...

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Customizing optional Tray 1 operation
Customize optional Tray 1 to fit your printing needs.
The printer can be set to print from optional Tray 1:
●When the tray is loaded and  TRAY 1 SIZE=ANY SIZE and TRAY 1 TYPE=ANY TYPE ; (formerly 
First  mode). Print speed might be slower than normal.
●Only when the type of paper loaded is specifically requested and  TRAY 1 SIZE=a specific 
size and  TRAY 1 TYPE= a specific type (formerly  Cassette mode).
Printing from...