Supported paper weights and sizes

Print media specifications
   

Supported paper weights and sizes


Tray 1 paper sizes1
Tray 1
Dimensions
Weight or thickness
Capacity
Minimum size paper 76 by 127 mm
(3 by 5 in)
60 to 163 g/m2
(16 to 43 lb bond)
100 sheets (75 g/m2; 20 lb bond)
Maximum size paper 216 by 356 mm
(8.5 by 14 in)
60 to 163 g/m2
(16 to 43 lb bond)
100 sheets (75 g/m2; 20 lb bond)
Minimum size glossy paper 76 by 127 mm
(3 by 5 in)
75 to 120 g/m2
(20 to 32 lb bond)
Maximum stack height: 12 mm (0.47 in)
Maximum size glossy paper 216 by 356 mm
(8.5 by 14 in)
75 to 120 g/m2
(20 to 32 lb bond)
Maximum stack height: 12 mm (0.47 in)
Minimum size transparencies2 76 by 127 mm
(3 by 5 in)
0.12 to 0.13 mm thick
(4.7 to 5 mils thick)
50 sheets
Maximum size transparencies2 216 by 356 mm
(8.5 by 14 in)
0.12 to 0.13 mm thick
(4.7 to 5 mils thick)
50 sheets
Minimum size envelopes 76 by 127 mm
(3 by 5 in)
60 to 90 g/m2
(16 to 24 lb bond)
10 envelopes
Maximum size envelopes 216 by 356 mm
(8.5 by 14 in)
60 to 90 g/m2
(16 to 24 lb bond)
10 envelopes
Minimum size label 76 by 127 mm
(3 by 5 in)
75 to 163 g/m2
(20 to 43 lb bond)
50 sheets
Maximum size label 216 by 356 mm
(8.5 by 14 in)
75 to 163 g/m2
(20 to 43 lb bond)
50 sheets
Minimum size cardstock 76 by 127 mm
(3 by 5 in)
135 to 166 g/m2
(50 to 61 lb cover)
40 sheets
Maximum size cardstock 216 by 356 mm
(8.5 by 14 in)
135 to 166 g/m2
(50 to 61 lb cover)
40 sheets

1 The printer supports a wide range of standard and custom sizes of print media. Capacity can vary depending on media weight and thickness and environmental conditions. Smoothness—100 to 250 (Sheffield). For more ordering information, see Supplies and accessories.

2 Use only transparencies designed for use with HP Color LaserJet printers. This printer can detect transparencies that were not designed for use with HP Color LaserJet printers. For more information, see Print quality menu.




NOTE

The following table lists the standard sizes of paper that the printer supports in Tray 2.

Tray 2 paper sizes1
Tray 2
Dimensions
Weight or thickness
Capacity
Letter 216 by 279 mm
(8.5 by 11 in)
60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)
250 sheets (75 g/m2; 20 lb bond)
Legal 216 by 356 mm
(8.5 by 14 in)
60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)
250 sheets (75 g/m2; 20 lb bond)
Executive 184 by 267 mm
(7.3 by 10.5 in)
60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)
250 sheets (75 g/m2; 20 lb bond)
Executive (JIS) 216 by 330 mm
(8.5 by 13 in)
60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)
250 sheets (75 g/m2; 20 lb bond)
A4 210 by 297 mm
(8.3 by 11.7 in)
60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)
250 sheets (75 g/m2; 20 lb bond)
A5 148 by 210 mm
(5.8 by 8.3 in)
60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)
250 sheets (75 g/m2; 20 lb bond)
B5 (JIS) 182 by 257 mm
(7.2 by 10.1 in)
60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)
250 sheets (75 g/m2; 20 lb bond)
B5 (ISO) 176 by 250 mm
(6.9 by 9.8 in)
60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)
250 sheets (75 g/m2; 20 lb bond)

1 Capacity can vary depending on media weight and thickness, and environmental conditions.




Tray 3 paper sizes1
Tray 3
Dimensions
Weight or thickness
Capacity
Letter 215 by 279 mm
(8.5 by 11 in)
60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)
500 sheets (75 g/m2; 20 lb bond)
A4 210 by 296 mm
(8.3 by 11.7 in)
60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)
500 sheets (75 g/m2; 20 lb bond)

1 Capacity can vary depending on media weight and thickness, and environmental conditions.




Automatic 2-sided printing (available on some models of the HP LaserJet 3700 series printer)1
Automatic 2-sided printing Dimensions Weight and thickness
Letter 216 by 279 mm (8.5 by 11 in) 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond)
Legal 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 in) 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond)
A4 210 by 297 mm (8.3 by 11.7 in) 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb bond)

1 The printer automatically prints on paper weights up to 163 gm2 (43 lb bond). However, automatic 2-sided printing on weights above the maximum value noted in this table can produce unexpected results.

Manual 2-sided printing. Any of the supported paper sizes and types listed for printing from Tray 1 can be manually duplexed. See 2-sided (duplex) printing for more information.

HP 3550 3700 Supported paper weights and sizes