HP CM8060 MFP manual Print modes, Type Description When to use

Print modes

Type	Description	When to use
Any type		Use only when user will define the paper type from their computer
Plain	Used for everyday office paper	Plain uncoated paper < 150 g/m2 (40 lb bond)
HP Matte Premium	Optimized print setting for this paper	Only to be used for HP Premium Presentation matte 120 g/m2 or
120g		HP Professional Inkjet Paper 120 g/m2 matte
HP Matte Brochure 180g	Optimized print setting for this paper	Only to be used for HP Brochure and Flyer Paper matte 180 g/m2 or
		HP Superior Inkjet Paper 180 g/m2 matte
HP Matte Cover 200g	Optimized print setting for this paper	Only to be used for this HP branded paper
HP Glossy Edgeline 180g	Optimized print setting for this paper	Only to be used for HP Brochure Paper for Edgeline Technology 180 g/m2
Cardstock	Optimized for physical properties of	Plain uncoated paper from 160–220 g/m2 (60–80 lb cover)
	heavier weight paper at a reduced speed
Matte	Optimized for high-quality printing	If using 11" x 17" paper, then the paper must be long grain or greater
	at a reduced speed	than 120 g/m2
Matte Brochure	Optimized for high-quality printing on	If using 11" x 17" paper, then the paper must be long grain or greater
	digital color copy paper at a reduced speed	than 120 g/m2
Matte Cover	Optimized for physical properties of	Plain uncoated paper from 160–220 g/m2 (60–80 lb cover)
	heavier weight paper at a reduced speed
Labels	Optimized for physical properties of	Uncoated non-glossy
	plain paper labels at a reduced speed
Letterhead	Optimized for physical properties	Fine (rag, cotton, etc.) uncoated paper < 150 g/m2 (40 lb bond)
	of textured letterhead papers
Preprinted	Maintains page order of preprinted	Plain uncoated paper < 150 g/m2 (40 lb bond)
	serialized forms
Prepunched	Optimized for physical properties of	Letter (3-hole) or (2- or 4-hole) plain uncoated paper < 150 g/m2
	prepunched plain paper	(40 lb - bond) only
Colored	Used for everyday office paper	Plain uncoated paper < 150 g/m2 (40 lb bond)
Bond	Optimized for physical properties of higher	Fine (rag, cotton, etc.) uncoated paper < 150 g/m2 (40 lb bond)
	quality bond paper
Recycled	Used for everyday office recycled	Plain uncoated paper < 150 g/m2 (40 lb bond)
	(30–100%) paper

Paper-related copy and print quality issues

This table lists copy quality and print quality issues that might be related to the paper that is used. If you encounter a copy quality or print quality problem that is not listed here, or the recommended actions do not solve the problem, see “Image Quality Problems” in the HP CM8060/CM8050 MFPs with Edgeline Technology Quick Reference Guide.

Issue	Recommended action
Wrinkles in printed areas (cockle)	Excessive cockle is caused by a bad combination of the image, paper and weather.
	• Excessively dry paper cockles more. Store paper at proper humidity (45%-55%).
	• Lighter weight papers cockle more than heavier weights.
	• Black ink cockles more than color ink. Consider changing the color of a graphic.
Printing on 11" x 17"	To optimize print quality and avoid paper jams, your HP CM8060/CM8050 MFP will sometimes print very
(and other large	slowly on 11"x17" paper that is short grain and less than 120 g/m2 (32 lb bond).
formats) is exceedingly slow	• Use only long grain 11"x17" paper. If you know that your paper is a long grain type, set the
	administrator option for “Grain Direction 11x17 and A3” to “Long-grain Paper.”
	• If your paper is short grain but has a weight of at least 120 g/m2 (32 lb bond) you may set the
	administrator option for “Grain Direction 11"x17" and A3” to “Long-grain Paper.”
Output is wet to	The combination of certain papers that don’t dry quickly and poor weather conditions may result in longer
the touch	drying times.
	• Change your paper to a recommended paper or set the paper type to “Cardstock.”
Printed page is	Excessive curl is caused by a bad combination of the image, paper and weather.
excessively curled	• Excessively dry paper curls more. Store paper at proper humidity (45%-55%).
	• Black ink causes curl more than color ink. Consider changing the color of a graphic.
	• Many 100% recycled papers and lighter weight papers curl badly. Consider using a
	different paper.

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