Table 1-1 Driver print modes Mode Media type PLAIN 75 to 104 g/m 2 (20 to 27 lb) LIGHT Less than 75 g/m 2 (20 lb) HEAVY 90 to 105 g/m 2 (24 to 28 lb) CARDSTOCK Card stock or thick media TRANSPARENCY 4-mil, 0.1 Monochrome Overhead Transparencies (OHTs) ENVELOPE Standard HP LaserJet envelopes LABEL Standard HP LaserJet labels BOND Bond paper ROUGH Rough paper Guidelines for using media You can print on a variety of media, such as paper (including up to 100% recycled-fiber-content paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies, and custom-size media. The following are the supported media sizes: ł Minimum: 76 by 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) ł Maximum:
216 by 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches) Properties such as weight, grain, and moisture content are important factors that affect printer performance and quality. To achieve the best possible print quality, only use high-quality media that is designed for laser printers. HP media HP recommends a variety of media. See the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide ( http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide/ ) for a full list. Media to avoid ł Do not use paper that is too rough. ł Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations other than standard 3-hole punched paper. ł Do not use multipart or multipage forms. ł Do not use paper that contains a watermark if you are printing solid patterns.
Media that can damage the printer ł Do not use media with staples attached. ł Do not use transparencies designed for inkjet printers or other low-temperature printers. Use only transparencies that are specified for use with HP LaserJet printers. ł Do not use photo paper intended for inkjet printers. 8 Chapter 1 Product information ENWW