HP LaserJet P3005dn User Manual

4 Media and trays
This chapter describes how to use some basic device features:
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General guidelines for media
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Media considerations
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Select print media
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Printing and paper-storage environment
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Load media
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Control print jobs
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Select output bins
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General guidelines for media
Before purchasing any paper or specialized forms in quantity, verify that your paper supplier has
obtained and understands the print-media requirements that are specified in the HP LaserJet Printer
Family Print Media Specification Guide .
See 
HP Customer Care  to order the HP LaserJet Printer Fam ily Print Media Guide. To download a copy
of the guide, go to 
www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide .
It is possible that paper could meet all of the guidelines in this chapter or the...

●Do not use any media that produces hazardous emissi
ons, or that melts, offsets, or discolors when
exposed to the temperature of the fuser.
● Do not use paper that is embossed or coated, or 
any media that is not designed to withstand the
fusing temperature of the device. Do not use lett erhead paper or preprinted forms that are made
with dyes or inks that cannot  withstand the heat of the fuser.
To order HP LaserJet printing supplies, see 
Order parts, accessories, and supplies .
General media...

Media considerations
For complete paper specifications for all HP LaserJet devices, see the  HP LaserJet Printer Family Print
Media Guide  (available at 
www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide ) .
Envelopes
Envelope construction is critical. Envelope fold  lines can vary considerably, not only between
manufacturers, but also within a box from the sa me manufacturer. Successful printing on envelopes
depends upon the quality of the envelopes. W hen selecting envelopes, consider the following
components:
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1
2
1Acceptable envelope construction
2Unacceptable envelope construction
Envelopes with adhesive strips or flaps
Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more  than one flap that folds over to seal must use
adhesives compatible with the heat and pressure in  the product. The extra flaps and strips might cause
wrinkling, creasing, or even jams and might even damage the fuser.
Envelope margins
The following gives typical address margins for a commercial #10 or DL envelope.
Type of addressTop...

Label construction
When selecting labels, consider the quality of each component:
●Adhesives:
 The adhesive material should be stable at  200°C (392°F), which is the product fusing
temperature.
● Arrangement:
 Only use labels with no exposed backin g between them. Labels can peel off sheets
with spaces between the labels, causing serious jams.
● Curl:
 Prior to printing, labels must lie flat with no more than 5 mm (0.2 in) of curl in any direction.
● Condition:
 Do not use labels with wrinkles, bubbles,...

Card stock construction
●Smoothness
: 135-157 g/m2 (36-42 lb) card stock should  have a smoothness rating of
100-180 Sheffield. 60-135 g/m2 (16-36 lb) card stock should  have a smoothness rating of
100-250 Sheffield.
● Construction
: Card stock should lie flat with  less than 5 mm (0.2 inch) of curl.
● Condition
: Make sure that the card stock is not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.
Card stock guidelines
●Set margins at least 2 mm (0.08 inch) away from the edges.
● Use tray 1 for card stock (135...

●Avoid papers that have heav
ily textured surfaces.
● Avoid using offset powders or other materials that
 prevent printed forms from sticking together.
NOTETo print a single-page cover letter on letterhead, followed by a multiple-page document,
feed the letterhead face up in tray 1, and lo ad the standard paper in tray 2. The device
automatically prints  from tray 1 first.
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Select print media
This device accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet paper, including up to 100% recycled fiber
content paper; envelopes; labels; transparencies; and  custom-size paper. Properties such as weight,
composition, grain, and moisture content are import ant factors that affect device performance and output
quality. Paper that does not meet the guidelines that  are outlined in this manual can cause the following
problems:
● Poor print quality
● Increased jams
● Premature wear on the...

Manual 2-sided printing. Most of the supported media sizes and  types listed for printing from tray 1
can be manually duplexed. See 
Print  for more information.
Supported media types
Table 4-3   Tray 1 media types
TypeDimensionsWeight or thicknessCapacity1
PlainMinimum: 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in)
Maximum: 216 x 356 mm
(8.5 x 14 in)60 to 199 g/m2 (16 to 53 lb)100 sheets
Preprinted60 to 120 g/m2 (16 to 32 lb)100 sheets
Letterhead60 to 120 g/m2 (16 to 32 lb)100 sheets
Prepunched60 to 120 g/m2 (16 to 32 lb)100...