HP FAX-700 - Manual (Page 38)

Installation and Configuration 2Ć13
Paper Supply Tray Loading
A Word About Paper
Your fax machine will accept U.S. letter size (8.5 in. by 11 in.), U.S. legal size (8.5 in. by 14 in.), or metric A4 size (210
mm by 297 mm) paper.
HP fax machines work well with good quality bond and photocopy papers. Paper selection is important for optimum
print quality. For paper recommendations and specifications, refer to chapter 1 of this document.
Paper properties can change with environmental conditions. When selecting your paper, test several types in your
environment before you purchase large quantities. Paper should be protected from temperature and humidity ex-
tremes. HP fax machines are designed to operate in a wide range of environmental conditions, but for best perfor-
mance, paper should be stored and used at 20
_C (3_) or 68 _F (5_), with a relative humidity of 45% (5%).
When shipped from the factory, the fax machine is set for the paper size (letter or A4) most commonly used in the
country of destination. If you use or change to a different paper size, you will need to set fax parameter 14 (in the HP
FAX-700 and FAX-750) or fax parameter 23 (in the HP FAX-900 and FAX-950) to the paper size being used. Fax
Parameters are presented in chapter 4.
When paper is used in an environment which is outside the ranges of temperature and humidity shown above, and
optimum print quality is desired, follow these guidelines:
D Do not leave the paper exposed to humidity or temperature extremes. Extremes in the environment can
damage the paper, if left unwrapped or in the paper IN tray or paper supply tray of the fax machine.
D In the case of humidity extremes, keep paper tightly wrapped in plastic during storage.
D If there is a significant temperature difference between the paper storage area and your fax machine operating
environment, paper should be allowed to adjust to the temperature of the fax machine operating environment
before being unwrapped. The greater the temperature difference and the greater the volume of paper, the
longer this time period should be.
Caution
Do not use plastic sheets, transparencies, thermal, perforated, specially-coated, or heavy-weight
paper. Using paper that does not meet the specifications outlined in chapter 1, Table 1-6, of this
guide may cause paper jams, contribute to repair costs, and cause premature wear.
Loading Paper into the HP FAX-700 and FAX-750 Fax Machines
To load paper into the fax machine for printing received fax messages and copying, perform the following steps:
1. Ensure that a print cartridge has been loaded in the fax machine and that the print cartridge carriage is in its
service station (left-most end of its travel).
2. Pull out the paper supply tray extender as shown in Figure 2-17.