Set the paper type for printing, View the print resolution, The paper type for printing – HP Deskjet F4240 All-in-One Printer User Manual

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the Size list to see if a defined paper size already exists for the type of paper you are
using.

Paper type

Suggested paper size settings

Copier, multi-purpose, or
plain papers

Letter or A4

Envelopes

Appropriate listed envelope size

Greeting-card papers

Letter or A4

Index cards

Appropriate listed card size (if listed sizes are not appropriate,
you can specify a custom paper size)

Inkjet papers

Letter or A4

Iron-on T-shirt transfers

Letter or A4

Labels

Letter or A4

Legal

Legal

Letterhead

Letter or A4

Panorama photo paper

Appropriate listed panorama size (if listed sizes are not
appropriate, you can specify a custom paper size)

Photo papers

10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch), L, 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inch), letter,
A4, or an appropriate listed size

Transparency films

Letter or A4

Custom-size papers

Custom paper size

Set the paper type for printing

If you print on special papers, such as photo paper, transparency film, envelopes, or
labels, or if you experience poor print quality, you can set the paper type manually.

To set the paper type for printing

1.

Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.

2.

On the File menu in your software application, click Print.

3.

Make sure the product is the selected printer.

4.

Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties,
Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.

5.

Click the Features tab.

6.

In the Basic Options area, from the Paper Type drop-down list, select More.

7.

Select the type of paper that you have loaded, and then click OK.

View the print resolution

The printer software displays the print resolution in dots per inch (dpi). The dpi varies
according to the paper type and print quality that you select in the printer software.

Change the print settings for the current job

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