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6 Load originals and load paper
You can load many different types and sizes of paper in the HP All-in-One, including letter
or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes.
By default, the HP All-in-One is set to detect the size and type of paper you load in the
input tray automatically and then adjust its settings to generate the highest quality output
for that paper. If you are using special papers, such as photo paper, transparency film,
envelopes, or labels, or if you experience poor print quality using the automatic setting,
you can manually set the paper size and type for print and copy jobs.
This section contains the following topics:
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Load originals
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Choose papers for printing and copying
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Load paper
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Avoid paper jams
Load originals
You can copy or scan up to letter- or A4-size originals by loading them on the glass.
To load an original on the glass
1. Lift the lid to the open position.
2.Load your original print side down on the right front corner of the glass.
TIP: For more help on loading an original, refer to the engraved guides along the
edge of the glass.
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3.Close the lid.
Choose papers for printing and copying
You can use different types and sizes of paper in the HP All-in-One. Review the following
recommendations to get the best printing and copying quality. Whenever you change
paper types or sizes, remember to change those settings.
This section contains the following topics:
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Recommended papers for printing and copying
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Recommended papers for printing only
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Papers to avoid
Recommended papers for printing and copying
If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically
designed for the type of project you are printing. If you are printing photos, for example,
load HP Premium or HP Premium Plus photo paper in the input tray.
The following is a list of HP papers you can use for copying and printing. Depending on
your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
HP Premium Plus Photo Paper
HP Premium Plus Photo Papers are the best HP photo paper, with image quality and
fade resistance superior to store-processed  photos. They are ideal for printing your high-
resolution images for framing or including in a photo album. These papers are available
in several sizes, including 10 x  15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without tabs), 13 x 18 cm (5 x
7 inch), A4, and 8.5 x 11 inch.
HP Premium Photo Paper
HP Premium Photo Papers are high-quality, glossy-finish or soft gloss-finish photo
papers. They look and feel like store-processed photos and can be mounted under glass
or in an album. These papers are available in several sizes, including 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6
inch) (with or without tabs), A4, and 8.5 x 11 inch sizes for printing or copying photos from
the product.
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HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo Paper
HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo Paper is a sturdy, glossy photo paper that
features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without smudging. It resists water, smears,
fingerprints, and humidity. Your prints have  a look and feel comparable to a store-
processed photo. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm
(4 x 6 inch) (with or without tabs), and 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch). HP Advanced Photo
Paper is marked on the nonprinting corners with the following symbol:
HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film
HP Premium Inkjet Transparen cy Film make your color presentations vivid and even more
impressive. This film is easy to use and handle and dries quickly without smudging.
HP Premium Inkjet Paper
HP Premium Inkjet Paper is the ultimate coated paper for high-resolution usage. A
smooth, matte finish makes it ideal for your highest-quality documents.
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-c ontrast colors and sharp text. It is opaque
enough for two-sided color usage with no show-through, which makes it ideal for
newsletters, reports, and flyers.
HP All-in-One Paper or HP Printing Paper
• HP All-in-One Paper is specifically designed for HP All-in-One products. It has an
extra bright blue-white shade that produc es sharper text and richer colors than
ordinary multifunction papers.
• HP Printing Paper is a high-quality multif unction paper. It produces documents that
look and feel more substantial than documents printed on standard multipurpose or
copy paper.
To order HP papers and other supplies, go to 
www.hp.com/buy/supplies . If prompted,
choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one
of the shopping links on the page.
NOTE: At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.
Recommended papers for printing only
Certain papers are supported only when you start the print job from your computer. The
following list provides information about these papers.
If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers. Using paper that is
too thin or too thick, paper that has a slick texture, or paper that stretches easily can cause
paper jams. Using paper that has a heavy texture or does not accept ink can cause printed
images to smear, bleed, or not fill in completely.
Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
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HP Iron-On Transfers
HP Iron-On Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics) are the ideal solution
for creating custom T-shirts from your digital photos.
HP Photo Greeting Cards, HP Premium Photo Cards, and HP Note Cards
HP Photo Greeting Cards, Glossy or Matte, HP Premiu m Photo Cards, and HP Note
Cards enable you to make your own greeting cards.
HP Brochure & Flyer Paper
HP Brochure & Flyer Paper (Gloss or Matt e) is glossy-coated or matte-coated on both
sides for two-sided use. They are the perfec t choice for near-photographic reproductions
and business graphics for report covers, spec ial presentations, brochures, mailers, and
calendars.
HP Premium Presentation Paper
HP Premium Presentation Paper gives your presentation a quality look and feel.
To order HP papers and other supplies, go to 
www.hp.com/buy/supplies . If prompted,
choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one
of the shopping links on the page.
NOTE: At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.
Papers to avoid
Using paper that is too thin or too thick, paper that has a slick texture, or paper that
stretches easily can cause paper jams. Using paper that has a heavy texture or does not
accept ink can cause printed images to smear, bleed, or not fill in completely.
Papers to avoid for all print and copy jobs
•Any size paper other than those listed in the printer software.
• Paper with cutouts or perforations (unless specifically designed for use with HP inkjet
products).
• Highly textured stock, such as linen. It might not print evenly, and the ink can bleed
into these papers.
• Extremely smooth, shiny, or coated papers  not specifically designed for the product.
They can jam the product or repel the ink.
• Multi-part forms, such as duplicate and triplicate forms. They can wrinkle or get stuck,
and the ink is more likely to smear.
• Envelopes with clasps or windows. They can get stuck in the rollers and cause paper
jams.
• Banner paper.
Additional papers to avoid when copying
• Envelopes.
• Transparency film other than HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film.
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•Iron-On Transfers.
• Greeting card paper.
Load paper
This section describes the procedure for loading different types and sizes of paper into
the HP All-in-One for your copies or printouts.
TIP: To help prevent rips, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges, store all paper flat in
a resealable bag. If the paper is not stored properly, extreme changes in temperature
and humidity might result in curled paper that does not work well in the HP All-in-One.
This section contains the following topics:
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Load full-size paper or small-size photo paper
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Load postcards, Haga ki, or index cards
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Load envelopes
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Load other types of paper
Load full-size paper or small-size photo paper
You can load many types and sizes of paper into the input trays of the HP All-in-One.
TIP: Tap a stack of paper on a flat surface to align the edges. Make sure all the paper
in the stack is the same size and type and free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and curled or
bent edges.
To load full-size paper
1. Raise and hold the output tray in the open position.
2.Slide the paper-width guide to its outermost position.
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3.Insert the stack of paper into the main input tray with the short edge forward and the
print side down. Slide the stack of paper forward until it stops.
CAUTION: Make sure that the product is idle and silent when you load paper
into the main input tray. If the product is servicing the ink cartridges or otherwise
engaged in a task, the paper stop inside the product might not be in place. You
could push the paper too far forward, causing the product to eject blank pages.
TIP: If you are using letterhead, insert the top of the page first with the print side
down.
4. Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of the paper.
Do not overload the main input tray; make sure the stack of paper fits within the main
input tray and is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide.
5.Lower the output tray. Pull the tray extender towards you, as far as it will go. Flip the
paper catch at the end of the tray extender to open the extender the rest of the way.
NOTE: When you use legal-size paper, leave the tray extender closed.
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To load up to 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) photo paper in the photo tray
1.Raise the photo tray lid.
2.Slide the paper-width guide to its outermost position.
3.Insert the stack of photo paper into the photo tray with the short edge forward and the
print side down. Slide the stack of photo paper forward until it stops.
If the photo paper you are using has perforated tabs, load the photo paper so that the
tabs are closest to you.
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4.Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of the paper.
Do not overload the photo tray; make sure the stack of photo paper fits within the
photo tray and is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide.
5.Lower the photo tray lid.
Load postcards, Hagaki, or index cards
You can load postcards, Hagaki, and index cards in the photo tray.
To load postcards, Hagaki, or index cards in the photo tray
1.Raise the photo tray lid.
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2.Slide the paper-width guide to its outermost position.
3.Insert the stack of cards into the photo tray with the short edge forward and the print
side down. Slide the sta ck forward until it stops.
4.Slide the paper-width guide inward against the stack of cards until it stops.
Do not overload the photo tray; make sure the stack of cards fits within the photo tray
and is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide.
5.Lower the photo tray lid.
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