How do I change the printer from envelopes to regular paper? it won't allow me to copy.

[Chiropractic]

the copier is HP Officejet pro 6830

[Dragon-Fur]

@Chiropractic 

Check / Adjust / Retain the Paper at the Printer Panel

Open Printer Tray, 

If you have not yet done so, add desired paper type

Close Tray

IF applicable for your printer:

On the printer control panel, Click Modify (wording varies), set the paper size and type, Click OK

NOTE:  If the size of the Paper Size is not in the Drop-down list, Select Custom

Set the Preferences

 Make sure you have selected the Media (kind of paper), source (tray), and paper size in your printer settings.

Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers > Right-Click on your printer > Printing Preferences >

Tab Printing Shortcuts > Click / Highlight preferred shortcut > Click Apply > Click OK to exit

If the printer software supports the feature, change the settings as desired, then use “Save as” to create a Custom Shortcut.

OR

Windows key + S (search for) Printers and Scanners

Left-Click on (your) Printer > Manage >

Printing Preferences

Select a shortcut and / or set “preferred settings” for paper, source (tray), other settings

Optional (if / as available): Save As > enter a name for your custom shortcut

Click OK to save the preferences

If the printer is on the network, use the Embedded Web Server (EWS) to manage and configure the printer.

Open your favorite browser > type / enter Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Tab Settings > Copy > Default Settings

If your printer / software splits the "defaults: into two sections, complete the setup for Copy / Defaults:

Open tab Settings > Preferences > Tray and Paper Management

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

Printer Homepage – “Things that are your printer”

NOTE:  Content depends on device type

Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, User Guides, Product Information, more

HP Officejet Pro 6830 e-All-in-One Printer series

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