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HP OfficeJet Pro 8715 All‑in‑One Printer
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I would like to print photographs on to transparency film.Is it possible with this printer.

 

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@Oldrazor 

 

Transparencies are not listed as supported media (kind of paper) for this printer.

 

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Media types Plain paper, HP Photo Papers, HP Matte Brochure or Professional Paper, HP Matte Presentation Paper, HP Glossy Brochure or Professional Paper, other photo inkjet papers, other matte inkjet papers, other glossy inkjet papers, thick, light/recycled
Media size Custom (metric): Tray 1: 76.2 x 127 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Supported (metric): A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); Envelope (DL, C5, C6)

 

Specifications

 

The answer, officially is "No".

 

The reality is likely the same.

 

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@Oldrazor 

 

Transparencies are not listed as supported media (kind of paper) for this printer.

 

Datasheet

 

Media types Plain paper, HP Photo Papers, HP Matte Brochure or Professional Paper, HP Matte Presentation Paper, HP Glossy Brochure or Professional Paper, other photo inkjet papers, other matte inkjet papers, other glossy inkjet papers, thick, light/recycled
Media size Custom (metric): Tray 1: 76.2 x 127 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Supported (metric): A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); Envelope (DL, C5, C6)

 

Specifications

 

The answer, officially is "No".

 

The reality is likely the same.

 

Reference and Resources – Places to find (more) help and learn about your Printer

Clarification of terms and "what the printer can do" (Specifications)

Printer Homepage – “Things that are your printer”

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), User Guides, Product Information, more

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

HP OfficeJet Pro 8715 All-in-One Printer

 

Thank you for participating in the HP Community Forum.

We are a world community of HP enthusiasts dedicated to supporting HP technology.

 

Dragon-Fur

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Hi.

Thanks for replying, yes I did know the paper specs but was hoping someone would have a way round these restrictions.

Best regards

oldrazor

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@Oldrazor 

 

You are welcome.

 

Sometimes the answer is "No".  😥

 

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