HP 1100dtn - Manual (Page 25)

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2 Using the printer
In this section you will learn how to use the printer driver to change printer settings and to
perform basic printer tasks. You will also learn about the special media that you can use with
the printer and how to print on that media.
Selecting print media
Before you use the printer, take some time to familiarize yourself with the various media you
can use.
The printer is designed to work well with most types of office paper and with 25 percent cotton
bond paper. It is best to test a variety of print media types before buying large quantities. Find
a media type that works well and is easy to purchase.
Note Use HP media for optimum print quality. These print media types are specifically designed to
work well with the printer. For ordering information and part numbers, see
“HP supplies and
accessories” .
Tips for selecting and using print media
For the best results, observe the following guidelines:
z Always use paper that conforms to the printer specifications. For a list of supported media,
see
“Understanding supported sizes” and “Understanding supported media types and
weights” .
z Load only one paper type at a time into a tray.
z In Tray 1 and Tray 2, load media print-side down with the right edge of the media aligned
against the right edge and front guide of the tray. See
“Loading media” .
z Load no more than 150 sheets of media into Tray 1. If Tray 2 is installed, load no more
than 250 sheets of plain paper into it.
z Do not use media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled. Do not use paper with cutouts or
perforations or paper that is heavily textured or embossed. These types of media can
cause jams and other problems.
z Do not use paper that is too lightweight or stretches easily. These types of paper can feed
improperly or jam. See
“Understanding specifications for supported media” .
z Do not use multipart forms.
z Paper that is heavily textured or does not accept ink well can cause poorly filled graphics
or text.