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07-03-2023 11:14 AM
When printing on card stock, after page one prints properly, all other pages are out of alignment. How to correct?
07-03-2023 12:01 PM
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First check >
Printer is clean, mechanically sound, and (still) able to load and use heavier paper.
What?
Parts might be dirty, worn, loose, tight, old.
In general, it is difficult (or not worth) fixing "old" or "worn out".
What else?
If not done, try cleaning the printer
Instructions, illustrations, and how-to here: Paper Jam Error
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Next check,
Paper Size & Type are selected / adjusted in Tray and Paper.
Tray and Paper settings are available on the printer control panel right after loading paper and in EWS.
Example -
EWS > HP Document / How-to
Use the HP printer Embedded Web Server (EWS)
EWS – Browser – Tray and Paper Management
Open your favorite browser > type / enter Printer IP address into URL / Address bar
Tab Settings > Preferences > Tray and Paper (Management)
Select / Adjust settings for Paper Size / Type
Model Dependent: Advanced section
Click Apply to save changes
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Next check,
Your Index Card Paper is compatible with the printer
Details / Examples
Printer Specifications for HP OfficeJet Pro 8700 Printers
For example,
Check the sections for Paper Size / Card Size
AND
Section Paper-handling specifications
Sub-Section Paper tray capacities
note:Output tray capacity is affected by the type of paper and the amount of ink you use. HP recommends that you empty the output tray frequently.
Tray | Type | Weight | Capacity |
Tray 1 | Paper | 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond) | Up to 250 sheets of plain paper (25 mm [1 inch] stacked) |
Photo paper | 220 to 280 g/m2 (80 lb bond) | Up to 50 sheets (17 mm [0.67 inch] stacked) | |
Envelopes | 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb bond envelope) | Up to 30 envelopes (17 mm [0.67 inch] stacked) | |
Cards | Up to 200 g/m2 (110 lb index) | Up to 50 cards | |
Tray 2 note: | Plain paper only | 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond) | Up to 250 sheets |
Duplexer | Paper | 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond) | n/a |
Automatic document feeder (ADF) | Paper | 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb bond) | 50 sheets |
Output tray | Paper | 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond) | Up to 150 sheets of plain paper (text printing) |
Photo paper | 220 to 280 g/m2 (80 lb bond) | Up to 100 sheets | |
Envelopes | 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb bond envelope) | Up to 30 envelopes | |
Cards | Up to 200 g/m2 (110 lb index) | Up to 80 cards |
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