Select print media, Tips for selecting and using print media, Set minimum margins papers to avoid – HP Officejet J5740 All-in-One Printer User Manual

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Close the lid.

Related topics

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Load an original in the automatic document feeder

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Clean the HP All-in-One

Select print media

The device is designed to work well with most types of office media. It is best to test a
variety of print media types before buying large quantities. Use HP media for optimum
print quality. Visit the HP Web site at

www.hp.com

for more information about HP media.

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Tips for selecting and using print media

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Understand specifications for supported media

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Set minimum margins

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Papers to avoid

Tips for selecting and using print media

For the best results, observe the following guidelines.

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Always use media that conforms to the device specifications. For more information,
see

Understand specifications for supported media

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Load only one type of media at a time into a tray.

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For Tray 1 and Tray 2, load media print-side down and aligned against the right and
back edges of the tray. Tray 2 is available with some models. For more information,
see

Understand supported media types and weights

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Tray 2 is designed to hold only plain paper.

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Do not overload the trays. For more information, see

Understand specifications for

supported media

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To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printing problems, avoid the following
media:
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Multipart forms

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Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled

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Media with cutouts or perforations

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Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well

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Media that is too lightweight or stretches easily

Cards and envelopes

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Avoid envelopes that have a very slick finish, self-stick adhesives, clasps, or windows.
Also avoid cards and envelopes with thick, irregular, or curled edges, or areas that
are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged.

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Use tightly constructed envelopes, and make sure the folds are sharply creased.

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Load envelopes with the flaps facing up.

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