Media-handling problems, Printer feeds multiple sheets, Printer feeds incorrect page size – HP Color LaserJet 4730 Multifunction Printer series User Manual

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Media-handling problems

Use only media that meets the specifications outlined in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media
Guide
. For ordering information, see

Supplies and accessories

.

For paper specifications for this MFP, see

Supported media weights and sizes

.

Printer feeds multiple sheets

Printer feeds multiple sheets

Cause

Solution

The input tray is overfilled.

Remove excess media from the input tray.

Print media is sticking together.

Remove media, flex it, rotate it 180 degrees or flip it over, and
then reload it into the tray.

NOTE

Do not fan media. Fanning can cause static

electricity, which can cause media to stick together.

Media does not meet the specifications for this MFP.

Use only media that meets HP media specifications for this
MFP. See

Supported media weights and sizes

.

Trays are not properly adjusted.

Make sure that the rear media-length guide indicates the
length of media being used.

Printer feeds incorrect page size

Printer feeds incorrect page size

Cause

Solution

The correct size media is not loaded in the input tray.

Load the correct size media in the input tray.

The correct size media is not selected in the software
application or printer driver.

Confirm that the settings in the application and printer driver
are appropriate, since the application settings override the
printer driver and control panel settings, and the printer driver
settings override the control panel settings. For more
information, see

Printer drivers

or

Printer drivers for Macintosh

computers

.

The correct size media for Tray 1 is not selected in the MFP
control panel.

From the control panel, select the correct size media for Tray
1.

The media size is not configured correctly for the input tray.

Print a configuration page or use the control panel to determine
the media size for which the tray is configured.

The guides in the tray are not against the paper.

Verify that the rear and width media guides are touching the
paper.

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