2Beyond the Basics

Getting the Right Paper

Most plain photocopy paper works fine in your printer, particularly paper that is marked for use in inkjet printers. To get the best results, use one of the Hewlett- Packard papers, which were developed especially for HP inks and your printer.

Size. Paper width must be between 77 and 215 mm (3 and 8.5 inches). Paper length must be between 127 and 356 mm (5 and 14 inches).

Weight. Paper comes in a multitude of different weights. For most of your printing needs use 75–90 g/m2 (16–24-pound) plain paper.

Brightness. Some papers are whiter than others and produce sharper, more vibrant colors. For photographs, you’ll want to use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper or HP Premium Photo Paper for the best results. For projects that use other colored images, HP Bright White Inkjet or HP Premium Inkjet paper work well.

For a complete list of available HP media, see “Supplies and Accessories” on page A- 6 of the Electronic Appendix in the electronic User’s Guide.

Printing on Different Types of Paper and Media

Your HP DeskJet printer is designed to encompass so many different types of print media that you’re practically set up as a small print shop. This chapter explains how to use the different printing materials in tables that span both pages.

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HP 950C manual Beyond the Basics, Getting the Right Paper, Printing on Different Types of Paper and Media