HP Color Laserjet Cm1312 MFP Series: Paper and Print Media Guide
HP Color Laserjet Cm1312 MFP Series: Paper and Print Media Guide
HP Color Laserjet Cm1312 MFP Series: Paper and Print Media Guide
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Edition 1, 04/2008
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Paper and print media
● Configure tray
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Understand paper and print media use
This product supports a variety of paper and other print media in accordance with the guidelines in this
user guide. Paper or print media that does not meet these guidelines might cause the following problems:
● Increased jams
For best results, use only HP-brand paper and print media designed for laser printers or multiuse. Do
not use paper or print media made for inkjet printers. Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend
the use of other brands of media because HP cannot control their quality.
It is possible for paper to meet all of the guidelines in this user guide and still not produce satisfactory
results. This might be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and/or humidity levels,
or other variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no control.
CAUTION: Using paper or print media that does not meet Hewlett-Packard's specifications might
cause problems for the product, requiring repair. This repair is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard
warranty or service agreements.
NOTE: To obtain best print results, select the appropriate paper size and type in the print driver before
printing.
Table 1 Supported paper and print media sizes
Paper, including the Minimum: 76 x 127 mm 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb) Up to 150 sheets Side to be printed on face-
following types: (3 x 5 inches) up, with the top edge at
75 g/m2 (20 lb bond) the back of the tray
● Plain Maximum: 216 x 356 mm
(8.5 x 14 inches)
● Letterhead
● Color
● Preprinted
● Prepunched
● Recycled
Thick paper Same as for paper Up to 200 g/m2 (53 lb) Up to 15 mm (0.6 inches) Side to be printed on face-
stack height up, with the top edge at
the back of the tray
Cover paper Same as for paper Up to 200 g/m2 (53 lb) Up to 15 mm (0.6 inches) Side to be printed on face-
stack height up, with the top edge at
the back of the tray
Glossy paper Same as for paper Up to 220 g/m2 (59 lb) Up to 15 mm (0.6 inches) Side to be printed on face-
stack height up, with the top edge at
the back of the tray
● DL
● C5
● B5
CAUTION: HP LaserJet printers use fusers to bond dry toner particles to the paper in very precise
dots. HP laser paper is designed to withstand this extreme heat. Using inkjet paper not designed for this
technology could damage your printer.
Labels ● Use only labels that have no ● Do not use labels that have wrinkles
exposed backing between them. or bubbles, or are damaged.
● Use Labels that lie flat. ● Do not print partial sheets of labels.
Transparencies ● Use only transparencies that are ● Do not use transparent print media
approved for use in laser printers. not approved for laser printers.
Letterhead or preprinted forms ● Use only letterhead or forms ● Do not use raised or metallic
approved for use in laser printers. letterhead.
Heavy paper ● Use only heavy paper that is ● Do not use paper that is heavier
approved for use in laser printers than the recommended media
and meets the weight specifications specification for this product unless
for this product. it is HP paper that has been
approved for use in this product.
Glossy or coated paper ● Use only glossy or coated paper ● Do not use glossy or coated paper
that is approved for use in laser designed for use in inkjet products.
printers.
Media guides ensure that the media feeds correctly into the product and that the print is not skewed.
Tray 1 has side and rear media guides. When loading media, adjust the media guides to match the
length and width of the media that you are using.
NOTE: When you add new media, make sure that you remove all of the media from the input tray and
straighten the stack of new media. Do not fan the media. This reduces jams by preventing multiple
sheets of media from feeding through the product at one time.
To set the default paper size or type from the control panel, complete the following steps.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select System setup, and then press OK.
3. Use the arrow keys to select Paper setup, and then press OK.
4. Use the arrow keys to select the tray to be configured, and then press OK.
5. Use the arrow keys to select either Paper type or Paper size, and then press OK.
6. Use the arrow keys to select a default type or size for the tray, and then press OK.