Owners manual

Understand paper use
HP PageWide cartridges for business are specically developed for use with HP printheads. Unique
formulations help extend the life of the printheads and enhance reliability. When used with ColorLok® paper,
these cartridges provide laser-like color output that dries quickly and is ready for distribution.
NOTE: Based on HP internal testing using a range of plain papers, HP highly recommends using papers with
the ColorLok® logo for this product. For details, visit the HP print permanence website.
This product supports a variety of paper and other print media. Paper or print media that does not meet the
following guidelines might cause poor print quality, increased jams, and premature wear on the product.
It is possible for paper to meet all of these guidelines 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 HP has no control.
NOTICE: Using paper or print media that does not meet HP specications might cause problems for the
product, requiring repair. This repair is not covered by the HP warranty or service agreements.
Use the following guidelines to obtain satisfactory results when using special paper or print media. Set the
paper type and size in the printer driver to obtain the best results.
Media type Do Do not
Envelopes
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Store envelopes at.
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Use envelopes where the seam extends all the way
to the corner of the envelope.
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Do not use envelopes that are wrinkled, nicked,
stuck together, or otherwise damaged.
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Do not use envelopes that have clasps, snaps,
windows, or coated linings.
Labels
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Use fresh labels. Old labels are more likely to
delaminate during printing.
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Use only labels that have no exposed backing
between them.
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Use labels that lie at.
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Use only full sheets of labels.
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Do not use labels that have wrinkles or bubbles, or
are damaged.
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Do not print partial sheets of labels.
Letterhead or
preprinted forms
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Use only letterhead or forms approved for use in
HP PageWide products.
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Do not use raised or metallic letterhead.
Heavy paper
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Use only heavy paper that is approved for use in
HP PageWide products and meets the weight
specications for this product.
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Do not use paper that is heavier than the
recommended media specication for this product
unless it is HP paper that has been approved for
use in this product.
Glossy or coated
paper
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Use only glossy or coated paper that is approved
for use in HP PageWide products.
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Do not use glossy or coated paper designed for
use in laser products.
NOTICE: Do not use any media that contains staples or paper clips.
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