Supported media sizes (printer), Guidelines for using media, Paper – HP Laserjet 1200 User Manual

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Supported media sizes (printer)

The following are the supported media sizes:

Minimum: 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in.)

Maximum: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)

Guidelines for using media

Paper

For best results, use conventional 20 lb (75 g/m

2

) paper. Make

sure that the paper is of good quality and free of cuts, nicks,
tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, and curled or
bent edges.

If you are unsure about what type of paper you are loading (such
as bond or recycled), check the label on the package of paper.

Some paper causes print quality problems, jamming, or damage
to the printer.

Paper usage

Symptom

Problem with paper

Solution

Poor print quality or toner
adhesion.
Problems with feeding.

Too moist, too rough, too
smooth, or embossed.
Faulty paper lot.

Try another kind of paper:
between 100-250 Sheffield
and 4-6% moisture content.

Dropouts, jamming, or curl.

Stored improperly.

Store paper flat in its
moisture-proof wrapping.

Increased gray background
shading.

Might be too heavy.

Use lighter paper.

Excessive curl.
Problems with feeding.

Too moist, wrong grain
direction, or short-grain
construction.

Use long-grain paper.
Print using the
straight-through output path.

Jamming or damage to printer. Cutouts or perforations.

Do not use paper with cutouts
or perforations.

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