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Print from a computer
To print from a computer (Windows)
These instructions apply to printing on various media including the following.
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Plain paper
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Letterhead or preprinted forms
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Envelopes
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Photos
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Brochures
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Labels
To print from a computer (Windows)
1. Load the supported media in the correct tray.
For more information, see Supported media sizes.
2. On the File menu in the software program, click Print.
3. Make sure your printer is selected.
4. Click the link or button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this link or button might be called Properties , Options,
Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Set Preferences.
5. Set the correct print options for your type of media (plain paper, letterhead or preprinted, envelope,
photo paper, label, and so forth).
The following table describes the tabs and options that might be available in your software program.
Tab Description
Printing Shortcuts A printing shortcut stores the settings that are appropriate for a particular kind of job, so that you
can set all the options with a single click.
This tab displays the current printing shortcuts and their settings, such as paper type, paper
source, and color or grayscale.
Paper/Quality This tab contains settings that dene the type of print job. For example, printing on envelopes
requires dierent size, source, and type of paper than printing on plain paper.
You can select from the following options:
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Paper size: Includes Letter, Envelope #10, and Japanese Envelope Chou #3
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Paper source: Includes Printer Auto Select, Manual Feed, Tray 1, and Tray 2
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Paper type: Includes Plain, Letterhead, Preprinted, Envelope, HP Advanced Photo Papers,
HP Brochure Matte 180g, and Labels
NOTE: If Alternative Letterhead Mode (ALM) is enabled, and you are printing on
letterhead, preprinted, or prepunched forms, select Letterhead, Preprinted, or Prepunched
as the paper type. For more information, see Load letterhead or preprinted forms.
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Special pages: Includes front and back covers, blank sheets, and preprinted sheets
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Print quality: Includes Professional (for high-quality jobs) and General Oice (for everyday
jobs)
NOTE: You cannot print envelopes in General Oice mode.
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