HP (Hewlett-Packard) CP4005 User Manual
Printing on special media
Use these guidelines when printing on special types of media.
NOTE
Special media such as envelopes, transparencies, custom-size paper, or heavy media
greater than 120 g/m
2
is used in Tray 1.
To print on any special media, use the following procedure:
1.
Load the media in the paper tray.
2.
When the printer prompts you for the paper type, select the correct media type for the paper loaded
in the tray. For example, select GLOSSY 75-105 G/M2 when loading HP Color Laser Glossy Photo
Paper.
in the tray. For example, select GLOSSY 75-105 G/M2 when loading HP Color Laser Glossy Photo
Paper.
3.
In the software application or the printer driver, set the media type to match the media type that is
loaded in the paper tray.
loaded in the paper tray.
NOTE
For the best print quality, always verify that the media type selected on the printer control
panel and the media type selected in the application or printer driver match the type of media
loaded in the tray.
loaded in the tray.
Transparencies
When printing on transparencies, use the following guidelines:
●
Handle transparencies using the edges. Oils from your fingers deposited on the transparency can
cause print quality problems.
cause print quality problems.
●
Use only overhead transparencies recommended for use in this printer. Hewlett-Packard
recommends using HP Color Laser Transparencies. HP products are designed to work together
for optimum printing results.
recommends using HP Color Laser Transparencies. HP products are designed to work together
for optimum printing results.
●
In either the software application or the driver, select TRANSPARENCY as the media type, or print
from a tray that is configured for transparencies.
from a tray that is configured for transparencies.
For more information, see
.
CAUTION
Transparencies not designed for LaserJet printing might melt in the printer or wrap
around the fuser, causing damage to the printer.
Glossy paper
●
In either the software application or the driver, select GLOSSY 75-105 G/M2, HEAVY GLOSSY,
or INTERMEDIATE90-104 as the media type, or print from a tray that is configured for glossy paper.
or INTERMEDIATE90-104 as the media type, or print from a tray that is configured for glossy paper.
●
Use the control panel to set the media type to GLOSSY 75-105 G/M2 for the input tray being used.
●
Because this affects all print jobs, it is important to return the printer to its original settings once the
job has printed. See
job has printed. See
for more information.
NOTE
Hewlett-Packard recommends using HP Color Laser Glossy Photo Paper and soft
glossy papers designed for use in HP color laser printers. HP products are designed to work
together for optimum printing results. If other types of glossy media are used, print quality could
be compromised.
together for optimum printing results. If other types of glossy media are used, print quality could
be compromised.
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