HP LaserJet M1120n User Manual

							6 Paper and print media
●Understand paper and print media use
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Supported paper and print media sizes
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Special paper or print media guidelines
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Load paper and print media
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Configure trays
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							Understand paper and print media 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 meet these guidelines might cause the following problems:
●Poor print quality
●Increased jams
●Premature wear on the product, requiring repair
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 printers. Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend
the use of other brands of media because HP cannot control their quality.
It is possible for paper to meet all of the guidelines in this user guide and still not produce satisfactory
results. This might be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and/or humidity levels,
or other variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no control.
CAUTION:Using paper or print media that does not meet Hewlett-Packards specifications might
cause problems for the product, requiring repair. This repair is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard
warranty or service agreements.
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							Supported paper and print media sizes
This product supports a number of paper sizes, and it adapts to various media.
NOTE:To obtain best print results, select the appropriate paper size and type in the print driver before
printing.
Table 6-1  Supported paper and print media sizes
SizeDimensionsPriority input trayTray 1
Letter216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
Legal216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
A4210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 inches)
Executive184 x 267 mm (7.24 x 10.51 inches)
A3297 x 420 mm (11.69 x 16.54 inches)  
A5148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 inches)
A6105 x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.83 inches)
B5 (JIS)182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.12 inches)
16k197 x 273 mm (7.75 x 10.75 inches)
16k195 x 270 mm (7.7 x 10.6 inches)
16k184 x 260 mm (7.25 x 10.25 inches)
8.5 x 13216 x 330 mm (8.5 x 13 inches)
4 x 61107 x 152 mm (4 x 6 inches)
5 x 81127 x 203 mm (5 x 8 inches)
10 x 15 cm1100 x 150 mm (3.9 x 5.9 inches)
CustomPriority input tray: Minimum—76 x127 mm (3 x
5 inches); Maximum—216 x 356 mm (8.5 x
14 inches)
1These sizes are supported as custom sizes.
Table 6-2  Supported envelopes and postcards
SizeDimensionsPriority input trayTray 1
Envelope #10105 x 241 mm (4.13 x 9.49 inches)
Envelope DL 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 inches)
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							SizeDimensionsPriority input trayTray 1
Envelope C5162 x 229 mm (6.93 x 9.84 inches)
Envelope B5176 x 250 mm (6.7 x 9.8 inches)
Envelope Monarch98 x 191 mm (3.9 x 7.5 inches)
Postcard100 x 148 mm (3.94 x 5.83 inches)
Double postcard 148 x 200 mm (5.83 x 7.87 inches)
Special paper or print media guidelines
This product supports printing on special media. Use the following guidelines to obtain satisfactory
results. When using special paper or print media, be sure to set the type and size in your print driver to
obtain the best print results.
CAUTION:HP LaserJet printers use fusers to bond dry toner particles to the paper in very precise
dots. HP laser paper is designed to withstand this extreme heat. Using inkjet paper not designed for this
technology could damage your printer.
Media typeDoDo not
Envelopes●Store envelopes flat.
●Use envelopes where the seam
extends all the way to the corner of
the envelope.
●Use peel-off adhesive strips that
are approved for use in laser
printers.●Do not use envelopes that are
wrinkled, nicked, stuck together, or
otherwise damaged.
●Do not use envelopes that have
clasps, snaps, windows, or coated
linings.
●Do not use self-stick adhesives or
other synthetic materials.
Labels●Use only labels that have no
exposed backing between them.
●Use labels that lie flat.
●Use only full sheets of labels.●Do not use labels that have wrinkles
or bubbles, or are damaged.
●Do not print partial sheets of labels.
Transparencies●Use only transparencies that are
approved for use in laser printers.
●Place transparencies on a flat
surface after removing them from
the product.●Do not use transparent print media
not approved for laser printers.
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.
Table 6-2  Supported envelopes and postcards (continued)
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							Load paper and print media
Priority input tray
The priority input tray is accessed from the front of the product. The product prints from the priority input
tray before attempting to print from tray 1.
The priority input tray holds up to 10 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) media or one envelope, one transparency,
or one card. You can use the priority input tray to print the first page on media different from the remainder
of the document.
Media guides ensure that the media is correctly fed into the product and that the print is not skewed
(crooked on the media). When loading media, adjust the media guides to match the width of the media
that you are using.
Tray 1
Tray 1 holds up to 250 pages of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper, or fewer pages of heavier media (25 mm (0.9 in)
or less stack height). Load media with the top forward and the side to be printed on facing down.
Media guides ensure that the media feeds correctly into the product and that the print is not skewed.
Tray 1 has side and rear media guides. When loading media, adjust the media guides to match the
length and width of the media that you are using.
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							NOTE:When you add new media, make sure that you remove all of the media from the input tray and
straighten the stack of new media. Do not fan the media. This reduces jams by preventing multiple
sheets of media from feeding through the product at one time.
Configure trays
To set the default paper size or type from the control panel, complete the following steps.
Configure trays for copy jobs
1.On the product control panel, press Setup.
2.Use the arrow buttons to select System setup, and then press OK.
3.Use the arrow keys to select Paper setup, and then press OK.
4.Use the arrow keys to select either Def. paper size or Def. paper type, and then press OK.
5.Use the arrow keys to select a default type or size for the tray, and then press OK.
NOTE:To configure the product trays for print jobs, use the printer driver. See .Change the print driver
to match the media type and size on page 38.
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							7Print tasks
This section provides information about common printing tasks.
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Change the print driver to match the media type and size
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Get help for any print option
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Cancel a print job
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Create booklets
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Change print-quality settings
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Change print density
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Print on special media
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Use different paper and print covers
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Print a blank first page
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Resize documents
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Select a paper size
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Select a paper source
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Select a paper type
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Set the print orientation
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Use watermarks
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Save toner
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Print on both sides of the paper (duplex printing)
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Print multiple pages on one sheet of paper in Windows
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Economy settings
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							Change the print driver to match the media type and size
Selecting media by type and size results in significantly better print quality for heavy paper, glossy paper,
and overhead transparencies. Using the wrong setting can result in unsatisfactory print quality. Always
print by Type for special print media, such as labels or transparencies. Always print by Size for
envelopes.
1.On the File menu in the software program, click Print.
2.Select the driver, and then click Properties or Preferences.
3.Click the Paper/Quality tab.
4.In the Paper Type or Paper Size list box, select the correct media type or size.
5.Click OK.
Supported paper types and tray capacity
This product has the following tray priority for feeding print media:
1.Priority input tray
2.Tray 1
Minimum media dimensions are 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in).
Maximum media dimensions are 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in).
To obtain the best print results, change the paper size and paper type settings in the printer driver before
printing.
Type isMedia specificationsPriority input trayTray 1 capacity2
Plain
Color
Preprinted
Prepunched
Recycled75 g/m2 (20 lb) to 104 g/m2 (27 lb)Up to 10 sheetsUp to 250 sheets
Light60 g/m2 (16 lb) to 75 g/m2 (20 lb)Up to 10 sheetsUp to 260 sheets
EnvelopesLess than 90 g/m2 (24 lb)1 envelopeUp to 10 envelopes.
LabelsStandard1 sheetNot supported.
Bond75 g/m2 (20 lb) to 104 g/m2 (27 lb)1 sheetUp to 250 sheets
Rough75 g/m2 (20 lb) to 104 g/m2 (27 lb)1 sheetUp to 200 sheets
Transparencies4 mm (0.1 inches) Monochrome
Overhead1 sheetUp to 200 sheets.
Heavy
110 g/m2 (29 lb) to 125 g/m2
(33 lb)Up to 10 sheets Not supported.
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							Type isMedia specificationsPriority input trayTray 1 capacity2
Letterhead
75 g/m2 (20 lb) to 104 g/m2 (27
lb)Up to 10 sheets Up to 250 sheets
2The maximum stack height for tray 1 is 25 mm (1 inch).
Get help for any print option
Printer-driver Help is separate from program Help. The printer-driver help provides explanations for the
buttons, check boxes, and drop-down lists that are in the printer driver. It also includes instructions for
performing common printing tasks, such as printing on both sides, printing multiple pages on one sheet,
and printing the first page or covers on different paper.
Activate the printer-driver Help screens in one of the following ways:
WindowsMacintosh
●In the printer driver Properties dialog box, click the
Help button.
●Press the F1 key on the computer keyboard.
●Click the question-mark symbol in the upper-right corner
of the printer driver.
●Right-click on any item in the driver, and then click Whats
This?.In the Print dialog box, click the ? button.
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							Cancel a print job
If the print job is currently printing, cancel it by pressing Cancel on the product control panel.
NOTE:Pressing Cancel clears the job that the product is currently processing. If more than one
process is running, pressing Cancel clears the process that currently appears on the product control
panel.
You can also cancel a print job from a software program or a print queue.
To stop the print job immediately, remove the remaining print media from the product. After printing
stops, use one of the following options:
●Device control panel: To cancel the print job, press and release Cancel on the product control
panel.
●Software program: Typically, a dialog box appears briefly on the computer screen, allowing you
to cancel the print job.
●Windows print queue: If a print job is waiting in a print queue (computer memory) or print spooler,
delete the job there.
◦Windows 2000: Go to the Printer dialog box. Click Start, click Settings, and then click
Printers. Double-click the product icon to open the window, select the print job, and then click
Delete.
◦Windows XP or Server 2003: Click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers and
Faxes. Double-click the product icon to open the window, right-click the print job that you want
to cancel, and then click Cancel.
◦Windows Vista: Click Start, click Control Panel, and then, under Hardware and Sound,
click Printer. Double-click the product icon to open the window, right-click the print job that
you want to cancel, and then click Cancel.
●Macintosh print queue: Open the print queue by double-clicking the product icon in the dock.
Highlight the print job, and then click Delete.
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