Printing and loading media
Your HP printer is designed to print on a variety of media, such as plain paper, envelopes, and
transparencies. It works well with most office paper types or quality 25 percent cotton bond
paper. Because it uses ink to produce an image, paper that accepts ink well produces the best
results.
It is best to test a variety of paper types before buying large quantities. Find a paper type that
works well. HP inkjet media will produce the best-quality results.
Paper that is too thin, has a slick texture, or “stretches” easily can feed improperly through
the printer's paper path.
Paper that is heavily textured or does not accept ink well can cause poorly filled graphics
or text.
To ensure that paper feeds properly, use only one type of paper at a time in the main tray.
Try to use a paper type that has previously worked well with your printer.
You can print on the media listed below. For details, see
“Printer specifications.”
Standard paper
Custom paper
Envelopes
Cards
Thick cards (0.52 mm or 0.02 in.)
Labels
Transparencies and slides
HP special paper