HP Officejet Pro 8600 - Tips for selecting and using media

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Tips for selecting and using media

For the best results, observe the following guidelines.

Always use media that conforms to the printer specifications. For more
information, see Media specifications.

Load only one type of media at a time into a tray or automatic document feeder
(ADF).

When loading the trays and ADF, make sure the media is loaded correctly. For
more information, see Load media or Load an original in the automatic document
feeder (ADF).

Do not overload the tray or ADF. For more information, see Load media or Load
an original in the automatic document feeder (ADF).

To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printing problems, avoid loading the
following media in the trays or ADF:

Multipart forms

Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled

Media with cutouts or perforations

Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well

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Media that is too lightweight or stretches easily

Media that contains staples or clips

NOTE: To scan, copy, or fax documents that contain pages that do not
conform to these guidelines, use the scanner glass. For more information, see
Load an original on the scanner glass.