General guidelines – HP 2820 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 Web at

http://www.hp.com/

support/ljpaperguide

. For ordering information, see

Accessories and ordering information

.

CAUTION

Using media that does not meet HP specifications can cause problems for the printer,
requiring repair. This repair is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service
agreements.

This printer accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet paper (including up to 100 percent
recycled-fiber-content paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, glossy paper, HP LaserJet
Tough paper, and custom-size paper. Properties such as weight, composition, grain, and
moisture content are important factors affecting printer performance and output quality.
Media that does not meet the guidelines outlined in this manual can cause the following
problems:

Poor print quality

Increased jams

Premature wear on the device, requiring repair

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Chapter 3 Media specifications

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