General guidelines, Choosing paper and other media, Hp media – HP LaserJet 3055 User Manual
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General guidelines
Some media might meet all of the guidelines in this manual and still not produce satisfactory results.
This problem might be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity
levels, or other variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no control.
Before purchasing large quantities of print media, always test a sample and make sure that the print
media meets the requirements specified in this user guide and in the HP LaserJet Printer Family
Print Media Guide, which you can view on the
. For
ordering information, see
Accessories and ordering information
.
CAUTION
Using media that does not meet HP specifications can cause problems for the all-
in-one, requiring repair. This repair is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service
agreements.
The all-in-one accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet paper (including up to 100% recycled-
fiber-content paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, LaserJet glossy paper, HP LaserJet Tough
paper, and custom-size paper. Properties such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content
are important factors that affect performance and output quality. Media that does not meet the
guidelines outlined in this manual can cause the following problems:
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Poor print quality
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Increased jams
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Premature wear on the all-in-one, requiring repair
Choosing paper and other media
The HP LaserJet all-in-one produces documents that have excellent print quality. You can print on a
variety of media, such as paper (including up to 100% recycled fiber content paper), envelopes,
labels, transparencies, and custom-size media.
Properties such as weight, grain, and moisture content are important factors that affect performance
and quality. To achieve the best possible print quality, only use high-quality media that is designed
for laser printers. See
for detailed paper and media specifications.
NOTE
Always test a sample of the media before you purchase large quantities. Your media
supplier should understand the requirements specified in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print
Media Guide (HP part number 5963-7863). See
for more
information.
HP media
HP recommends that you use HP LaserJet media in the all-in-one.
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