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Load originals and load paper

This chapter provides instructions for loading originals in the automatic document feeder or on the glass to copy, scan, or fax; choosing the best paper type for your job; loading paper in the input tray; and avoiding paper jams.

Load originals

You can load an original for a copy, fax, or scan job in the automatic document feeder or on the glass. Originals that are loaded in the automatic document feeder will automatically be fed into the HP all-in-one.

Load an original in the automatic document feeder

You can copy, scan, or fax a multiple-page letter-, A4-, or legal-size document (up to 20 pages) by placing it in the document feeder tray.

Warning

Do not load photos in the automatic document feeder; this might cause damage to your photos.

Note

Some features, such as the

Fit to Page

and

Fill Entire Page

copy features, do not work when you load your originals in the automatic document feeder. For more information, see

Load an original on the glass .

To load an original in the automatic document feeder

1 Load your originals face up in the document feeder tray with the top of the page on the left. Keep sliding the paper leftward into the automatic document feeder until you hear a beep. This indicates that the HP all-in-one detected the pages you loaded.

The automatic document feeder holds a maximum of 20 sheets of plain paper.

Tip

For more help on loading originals in the automatic document feeder, refer to the diagram engraved in the document feeder tray.

2 Slide the paper guides inward until they stop at the left and right edges of the paper.

Load an original on the glass

You can copy, scan, or fax up to letter- or A4-size single-page originals by loading them on the glass, as described here. If your original contains multiple full-size pages, load it

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in the automatic document feeder. For more information, see Load an original in the automatic document feeder

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Note

Many of the special features will not work correctly if the glass and lid backing

are not clean. For more information, see Clean the HP all-in-one .

To load an original on the glass

1 Remove all originals from the document feeder tray, and then lift the lid on the

HP all-in-one.

2 Place your original face down on the right front corner of the glass.

Tip

For more help on loading an original, refer to the guides along the front and right edges of the glass.

3 Close the lid.

Choose papers for printing and copying

You can use many types and sizes of paper in your HP all-in-one. Review the following recommendations to get the best printing and copying quality. Whenever you change paper types or sizes, remember to change those settings.

Recommended papers

If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically designed for the type of project you are printing. If you are printing photos, for example, load glossy or matte photo paper in the input tray. If you are printing a brochure or presentation, use a type of paper specifically designed for that purpose.

For more information about HP papers, see the onscreen HP Image Zone Help, or go to www.hp.com/support .

Papers to avoid

Using paper that is too thin, paper that has a slick texture, or paper that stretches easily can cause paper jams. Using paper that has a heavy texture or does not accept ink can cause printed images to smear, bleed, or not fill in completely.

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We do not recommend printing to the following papers:

● Paper with cutouts or perforations (unless specifically designed for use with HP inkjet devices).

● Highly textured stock, such as linen. It may not print evenly, and the ink can bleed into these papers.

● Extremely smooth, shiny, or coated papers not specifically designed for your

HP all-in-one. They can jam the HP all-in-one or repel the ink.

● Multi-part forms (such as duplicate and triplicate forms). They can wrinkle or get stuck. The ink is also more likely to smear.

● Envelopes with clasps or windows.

● Banner paper.

We do not recommend copying to the following papers:

● Any size paper other than letter, A4, 10 by 15 cm (4 by 6 inch), 5 by 7 inch,

Hagaki, L, or legal. Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available to you.

● Paper with cutouts or perforations (unless specifically designed for use with

HP inkjet devices).

● Envelopes.

● Banner paper.

● Transparency film other than HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film or

HP Premium Plus Inkjet Transparency Film.

● Multiple-part forms or label stock.

Load paper

This section describes the procedure for loading different types and sizes of paper into your HP all-in-one for your copies, printouts, or faxes.

Tip

To help prevent rips, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges, store all paper flat in a resealable bag. If the paper is not stored properly, extreme changes in temperature and humidity might result in curled paper that does not work well in the HP all-in-one.

Load full-size paper

You can load many types of letter, A4, or legal paper into the input tray of your HP allin-one.

To load full-size paper in the input tray

1 Remove the output tray, and slide the paper-width guide to its outermost position.

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2 Tap a stack of paper on a flat surface to align the edges, and then check the paper for the following:

– Make sure it is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges.

– Make sure all the paper in the stack is the same size and type.

3 Insert the stack of paper into the input tray with the short edge forward and the print side down. Slide the stack of paper forward until it stops.

Note

Make sure that the HP all-in-one is idle and silent when you load paper into the input tray. If the HP all-in-one is servicing the print cartridges or otherwise engaged in a task, the paper stop inside the device might not be in place. You could push the paper too far forward, causing the HP all-in-one to eject blank pages.

Tip

If you are using letterhead, insert the top of the page first with the print side down. For more help on loading full-size paper and letterhead, refer to the diagram engraved in the base of the input tray.

4 Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edges of the paper.

Do not overload the input tray; make sure the stack of paper fits within the input tray and is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide.

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5 Replace the output tray.

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6 Pull the output tray extender toward you, as far as it will go. Flip the paper catch at the end of the output tray extender to open the extender the rest of the way.

Load 10by 15cm (4by 6inch) photo paper

You can load 10 by 15 cm (4 by 6 inch) photo paper into the paper tray of your HP allin-one. For the best results, use a recommended type of 10 by 15 cm (4 by 6 inch) photo paper. For more information, see

Recommended papers .

In addition, for best results, set the paper type and paper size before copying or printing. For information on changing paper settings, see the onscreen HP Image Zone

Help.

Tip

To help prevent rips, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges, store all paper flat in a resealable bag. If the paper is not stored properly, extreme changes in temperature and humidity might result in curled paper that does not work well in the HP all-in-one.

To load 10 by 15 cm (4 by 6 inch) photo paper in the input tray

1 Remove the output tray.

2 Remove all paper from the input tray.

3 Insert the stack of photo paper into the far right side of the input tray with the short edge forward and the glossy side down. Slide the stack of photo paper forward until it stops.

If the photo paper you are using has perforated tabs, load the photo paper so that the tabs are closest to you.

4 Slide the paper-width guide inward against the stack of photo paper until it stops.

Do not overload the input tray; make sure the stack of photo paper fits within the input tray and is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide.

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5 Replace the output tray.

Load postcards or Hagaki cards

You can load postcards or Hagaki cards into the input tray of your HP all-in-one.

For the best results, set the paper type and size before printing or copying. For more information, see the onscreen HP Image Zone Help.

To load postcards or Hagaki cards in the input tray

1 Remove the output tray.

2 Remove all paper from the input tray.

3 Insert the stack of cards into the far right side of the input tray with the short edge forward and the print side down. Slide the stack of cards forward until it stops.

4 Slide the paper-width guide inward against the stack of cards until it stops.

Do not overload the input tray; make sure the stack of cards fits within the input tray and is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide.

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5 Replace the output tray.

Load envelopes

You can load one or more envelopes into the input tray of your HP all-in-one. Do not use shiny or embossed envelopes or envelopes that have clasps or windows.

Note

For specific details on how to format text for printing on envelopes, consult the help files in your word processing software. For best results, consider using a label for the return address on envelopes.

To load envelopes

1 Remove the output tray.

2 Remove all paper from the input tray.

3 Insert one or more envelopes into the far right side of the input tray with the envelope flaps up and to the left. Slide the stack of envelopes forward until it stops.

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Tip

For more help on loading envelopes, refer to the diagram engraved in the base of the input tray.

4 Slide the paper-width guide inward against the stack of envelopes until it stops.

Do not overload the input tray; make sure the stack of envelopes fits within the input tray and is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide.

5 Replace the output tray.

Load other types of paper

The following table provides guidelines for loading certain types of paper. For best results, adjust the paper settings each time you change paper sizes or paper types. For information on changing paper settings, see the onscreen HP Image Zone Help.

Note

Not all paper sizes and paper types are available with all the functions on the

HP all-in-one. Some paper sizes and paper types can only be used if you are starting a print job from the Print dialog box in a software application. They are not available for copying or faxing. Papers that are only available for printing from a software application are indicated as such, below.

Paper

HP papers

Tips

● HP Premium Paper: Locate the gray arrow on the nonprinting side of the paper, and then slide the paper into the input tray with the arrow side facing up.

● HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film: Insert the film so that the white transparency strip (with arrows and the HP logo) is on top and is going into the input tray first.

Note

The HP all-in-one cannot automatically detect transparency film. For best results, set the paper type to transparency film before printing or copying onto transparency film.

● HP Iron-On Transfers: Flatten the transfer sheet completely before using it; do not load curled sheets. (To prevent curling, keep transfer sheets sealed in the original package until you are ready to use them.) Locate the blue stripe on the nonprinting side of the transfer paper and then manually feed one sheet at a time into the input tray with the blue stripe facing up.

● HP Matte Greeting Cards, HP Photo Greeting Cards, or

HP Textured Greeting Cards: Insert a small stack of HP greeting

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Paper

Labels

(for printing from a software application only)

Tips

card paper into the input tray with the print side down; slide the stack of cards forward until it stops.

Always use letter or A4 label sheets designed for use with HP inkjet devices (such as Avery inkjet labels), and make sure that the labels are not more than two years old. Labels on older sheets might peel off when the paper is pulled through the HP all-in-one, causing subsequent paper jams.

1 Fan the stack of labels to make sure none of the pages are sticking together.

2 Place a stack of label sheets on top of full-size plain paper in the input tray, label side down. Do not insert labels one sheet at a time.

Avoid paper jams

To help avoid paper jams, follow these guidelines:

● Prevent curled or wrinkled paper by storing all unused paper flat in a resealable bag.

● Remove printed papers from the output tray frequently.

● Ensure that paper loaded in the input tray lays flat and the edges are not bent or torn.

● Do not combine different paper types and paper sizes in the input tray; the entire stack of paper in the input tray must be the same size and type.

● Adjust the paper-width guide in the input tray to fit snugly against all paper. Make sure the paper-width guide does not bend the paper in the input tray.

● Do not force paper too far forward in the input tray.

● Use paper types that are recommended for your HP all-in-one. For more information, see

Choose papers for printing and copying

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For more information about clearing paper jams, see Paper troubleshooting

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