HP LaserJet M9040M9050 Multifunction Printer series - Manual (Page 107)

Source
To print by Source select a specific tray from MFP to pull from. The MFP tries to print from this tray, no
matter what type or size is loaded. If you select a tray that is configured for a type or size that does not
match your print job, the MFP does not print automatically. Instead, it waits for you to load the tray with
the type or size of print media for your print job. If you load the tray, the MFP begins printing.
Type and Size
Printing by Type or Size means that you want the MFP to pull from the tray that is loaded with the correct
type and size of media. Selecting media by type rather than source is similar to locking out trays and
helps protect special media from accidental use. For example, if a tray is configured for letterhead and
you select plain paper, the MFP will not pull the letterhead from that tray. Instead, it will pull from a tray
that has plain paper loaded and is configured for plain paper on the MFP control panel. Selecting media
by Type and Size results in significantly better print quality for heavy paper, glossy paper, and
transparencies. Using the wrong setting might result in unsatisfactory print quality. Always print by Type
for special print media, such as labels or transparencies. Print by Size for envelopes, if possible.
● To print by Type or Size, select the Type or Size from the Page Setup dialog box, the Print dialog
box, or the Print Properties dialog box, depending on the software program.
● If you often print on a certain type or size of media, configure a tray for that type or size. Then,
when you select that type or size as you print a job, the MFP pulls media from the tray that is
configured for that type or size.
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