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    							Media Choice
    
    Roll Media Sheet Media Ink System Ink Cartridges Printheads
    Media & Ink Introduction Front Panel OtherPrinter 
    OptionsIndex  Solutions
    Media Choice
    Choosing Paper or Other Media
     
    Your printer supports several types of paper. Choosing the best paper type for your needs is an essential
    step in ensuring good image quality. These topics help you to select the best media for your particular printing
    task.
    Paper Types
    Detailed information concerning the different types of media available for your printer. This includes
    information on: the types of paper supported, their physical characteristics, quality selection, handling and
    how to obtain information.
    Print Times for a Selected Print QualityTypical Printing Times for color and black lines and images on different types of paper.
    Printable AreaThe dimensions for all the printable areas for all paper and other types of media formats.
    
    .
    You should also take note of some important points about paper and other types of media:
    This printer supports many types of paper. However, the quality of some images may be reduced if you do not 
    use the correct paper for your application. For example, images with large regions of intense color, where 
    many ink drops are needed to fully saturate the color, will not print well on HP Bright White InkJet Paper. On 
    HP Coated paper
    , the same images might cause the paper to wrinkle and then come into contact with the 
    printheads, smearing your print and risking damage to the printhead. See Combinations of Media Type and 
    Print Quality Selection
    .
    Whenever you load a roll or a sheet, the printer
    						
    							Media Choice
    
    Roll Media Sheet Media Ink System Ink Cartridges Printheads
    Media & Ink Introduction Front Panel OtherPrinter 
    OptionsIndex  Solutions
    Media Choice
    Choosing Paper or Other Media
     
    Your printer supports several types of paper. Choosing the best paper type for your needs is an essential
    step in ensuring good image quality. These topics help you to select the best media for your particular printing
    task.
    Paper Types
    Detailed information concerning the different types of media available for your printer. This includes
    information on: the types of paper supported, their physical characteristics, quality selection, handling and
    how to obtain information.
    Print Times for a Selected Print QualityTypical Printing Times for color and black lines and images on different types of paper.
    Printable AreaThe dimensions for all the printable areas for all paper and other types of media formats.
    
    .
    You should also take note of some important points about paper and other types of media:
    This printer supports many types of paper. However, the quality of some images may be reduced if you do not 
    use the correct paper for your application. For example, images with large regions of intense color, where 
    many ink drops are needed to fully saturate the color, will not print well on HP Bright White InkJet Paper. On 
    HP Coated paper
    , the same images might cause the paper to wrinkle and then come into contact with the 
    printheads, smearing your print and risking damage to the printhead. See Combinations of Media Type and 
    Print Quality Selection
    .
    Whenever you load a roll or a sheet, the printer’s front-panel display prompts you to specify the paper type you 
    are loading. It is absolutely essential to specify this correctly for good image quality. The Physical Characteris-
    tics of Paper Types
     table gives you all the information you need. If paper is already loaded and you are unsure 
    which paper type was specified, go to the Paper Menu and press Enter; see Obtaining Roll or Sheet Paper 
    Information
    .
    Make sure the appropriate print-quality setting (Best, Normal or Fast) is selected. You can set the print qual-
    ity either from your software or from the printer’s front panel (software driver settings override any print-quality 
    settings made on the front panel). The combination of paper type and print-quality settings tells the printer 
    how to place the ink on the paper—for example, the ink density, dithering method, and number of passes of 
    the printheads. For more details, see Combinations of Media Type and Print Quality Selec-tion
    .
    Included with this printer is the He catalog which gives 
    ordering details for Hewlett-Packard paper supplies. To get the latest version of this docu-
    ment, contact your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Support office.
    
    Details the physical characteristics of each of the supported paper types.
    Combinations of Media Type and Print Quality SelectionGives guidelines for selecting the correct Print Quality selection for the type of paper or other type of media
    you are using.
    Handling Your Paper or Type of MediaExplains the precautions to take when handling paper or other type of media.
    Obtaining Roll or Sheet Paper Information
    
    HP Premium Printing Material
    24 inch
    610 mm
    36 inch
    914 mm
    42 inch
    1067 mm
    HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (Bond)
    C1860A
    a
    C6035A
    b
    C1861A
    a
    C6036A
    b
    24 lb. (90g/m2) - 150 ft. (45m)
    HP Vellum C3862A C3861A
    3 mil (75g/m2) - 150 ft. (45m)
    HP Natural Tracing Paper C3869A C3868A
    3 mil (90g/m2) - 150 ft. (45m)
    HP Coated Paper C6019B C6020B
    C6559B
    a
    C6567B
    b
    26 lb. (98g/m2) - 150 ft. (45m)
    HP Heavyweight Coated Paper  C6029C C6030C C6569C
    35 lb. (130g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    HP Matte film 51642A 51642B
    5 mil (198g/m2) - 120 ft. (36m)
    HP High-Gloss Photo Paper C6813A C6814A
    8 mil (207g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    Click on the Next Page Icon to see more Paper and Other Media Types
    
    HP High-Gloss Photo Paper C3882A C3881A
    6 mil (158g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    HP Semi-Gloss Photo Paper C3884A C3883A
    6 mil (158g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    HP Paper-Based Semi-Gloss  C6782A C6783A
    6 mil (158g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    HP Clear film C3876A C3875A
    4 mil (174g/m2) - 75 ft. (22m)
    HP Translucent bond C3860A C3859A
    3 mil (67g/m2) - 75 ft. (45m)
    HP Studio Canvas C6771A
    20 mil (368g/m2) - 35 ft. (10m)
    HP Satin Poster Paper C7011A
    5.5 mil (162g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    HP Banners with Tyvek®C6786A C6787A
    10 mil (140g/m2) - 50 ft. (15m)
    HP Colorfast Adhesive Vinyl C6775A
    10 mil (140g/m2) - 50 ft. (15m)
    a. Available in United States, Canada and Latin America
    b. Available in Europe, Asia and JapanPhysical Characteristics of Paper and Other Media (Continued)
    HP Premium Printing Material
    24 inch
    610 mm
    36 inch
    914 mm
    42 inch
    1067 mm
    
    Alignment
    .
    HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (Bond)
    HP Coated Paper
    HP Heavyweight Coated Paper
    HP High-Gloss Photo Paper
    HP Satin Poster Paper
    You can also use Plain Paper in addition to the above.
    To order any of the HP Premium Printing Material, see the pamphlet He
    From time to time, new paper types may become available. For up-to-date information, please contact your
    Hewlett-Packard dealer, local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Support Office or the DesignJet Online
     web site.
    
    CAD Drawings and GIS—Color (Lines and low density)CAD Rendering, GIS and Images—Color and CAD (high ink density)
    .
    As a general guide:
    Fast is best for draft copies of your prints at maximum throughput
    Normal is optimized so that you get the best line quality with the fastest throughput
    Best is for when you want to get the best quality for images and renderings.
    
    Usage
    Typical Media Selection
    Recommended Print Quality Setting
    Drafts Plain Paper
    Bright Inkjet Paper
    Natural Tracing Paper
    Translucent BondFast or normal
    Final Versions Plain Paper
    Bright Inkjet Paper
    Natural Tracing Paper
    Translucent Bond
    Coated paper
    Heavy Coated Paper
    Matte Film
    Clear filmNormal or Best
    Archives Vellum
    Matte Film
    Clear FilmBest
    Diazo Translucent Bond
    Natural Tracing Paper
    Ve l l u m
    Matte FilmNormal or Best
    
    Usage
    Typical Media Selection
    Recommended Print Quality Setting
    Drafts Plain Paper
    Bright Inkjet Paper
    Natural Tracing Paper
    Translucent BondFast or Normal
    Final Versions Plain Paper
    Bright Inkjet Paper
    Coated paper
    Heavy Coated Paper
    Matte Film
    Clear filmNormal or Best
    Archives Matte Film
    Clear FilmBest
    Transparencies Clear Film Normal or Best
    
    Usage
    Typical Media Selection
    Recommended Print Quality Setting
    Matte Paper Heavy Coated Paper Normal or Best
    Glossy High Gloss Photo Paper Normal or Best
    Transparencies Clear Film Best
    
    Bright White Inkjet Paper
    Plain Paper
    Ve l l u m
    Natural Tracing Paper
    Translucent Bond
    Clear Film
    Matte Film
    Coated Paper
    Heavy Coated Paper
    High-Gloss Photo
    Canvas
    Poster Paper
    Roll or Sheet
    
    Print Quality
    Time (in seconds)
    Mono Lines
    on Bond
    Color Lines
    on Coated 
    Paper
    Images
    on Coated 
    Paper
    Images
    on Glossy 
    Paper
    Fast 96 96 234 480
    Normal 216 216 550 690
    Best 360 285 940 990
    More Printing Times
    
    The American National Standards Institute imperial paper sizing system.
    Architectural PaperThe Architectural paper sizing system.
    ISO PaperThe International Standards Organization metric paper sizing system, which is the size system commonly
    used in Europe.
    
     size system. The left and right margins are 0.2
    inches (5 mm) and the leading and trailing edge margins are 0.7 inches (17 mm).
    Where
    : 
    Printable Areas for ANSI paper
    Paper 
    size
    Orientation of 
    paper in 
    printer
    Printable area (width x height) by Image Orientation
    Inches
    Millimeters
    Landscape
    Por tra it
    Landscape
    Por trai t
    Width
    Height
    Width
    Height
    Width
    Height
    Width
    Height
    A Portrait 9.7 8.1 8.1 9.7 245 206 206 245
    Landscape 7.2 10.6 10.6 7.2 182 269 269 182
    B Portrait 15.7 10.6 10.6 15.7 398 269 269 398
    Landscape 9.7 16.6 16.6 9.7 245 422 422 245
    C Portrait 20.7 16.6 16.6 20.7 525 422 422 525
    Landscape 15.7 21.6 21.6 15.7 398 549 549 398
    DPortrait
    32.7
    21.6 21.6 32.7
    830
    549 549 830
    Landscape 20.7 33.6
    33.6
    20.7 525 854
    854
    525
    E Portrait N/A
    33.6
    42.7 N/A
    854
    1084
    Landscape
    32.7
    43.6 N/A
    830
    1108 N/A
    P
    						
    							Media Choice
    
    Roll Media Sheet Media Ink System Ink Cartridges Printheads
    Media & Ink Introduction Front Panel OtherPrinter 
    OptionsIndex  Solutions
    Media Choice
    Choosing Paper or Other Media
     
    Your printer supports several types of paper. Choosing the best paper type for your needs is an essential
    step in ensuring good image quality. These topics help you to select the best media for your particular printing
    task.
    Paper Types
    Detailed information concerning the different types of media available for your printer. This includes
    information on: the types of paper supported, their physical characteristics, quality selection, handling and
    how to obtain information.
    Print Times for a Selected Print QualityTypical Printing Times for color and black lines and images on different types of paper.
    Printable AreaThe dimensions for all the printable areas for all paper and other types of media formats.
    
    .
    You should also take note of some important points about paper and other types of media:
    This printer supports many types of paper. However, the quality of some images may be reduced if you do not 
    use the correct paper for your application. For example, images with large regions of intense color, where 
    many ink drops are needed to fully saturate the color, will not print well on HP Bright White InkJet Paper. On 
    HP Coated paper
    , the same images might cause the paper to wrinkle and then come into contact with the 
    printheads, smearing your print and risking damage to the printhead. See Combinations of Media Type and 
    Print Quality Selection
    .
    Whenever you load a roll or a sheet, the printer’s front-panel display prompts you to specify the paper type you 
    are loading. It is absolutely essential to specify this correctly for good image quality. The Physical Characteris-
    tics of Paper Types
     table gives you all the information you need. If paper is already loaded and you are unsure 
    which paper type was specified, go to the Paper Menu and press Enter; see Obtaining Roll or Sheet Paper 
    Information
    .
    Make sure the appropriate print-quality setting (Best, Normal or Fast) is selected. You can set the print qual-
    ity either from your software or from the printer’s front panel (software driver settings override any print-quality 
    settings made on the front panel). The combination of paper type and print-quality settings tells the printer 
    how to place the ink on the paper—for example, the ink density, dithering method, and number of passes of 
    the printheads. For more details, see Combinations of Media Type and Print Quality Selec-tion
    .
    Included with this printer is the Hewlett-Packard Printing Materials catalog which gives 
    ordering details for Hewlett-Packard paper supplies. To get the latest version of this docu-
    ment, contact your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Support office.
    
    Details the physical characteristics of each of the supported paper types.
    Combinations of Media Type and Print Quality SelectionGives guidelines for selecting the correct Print Quality selection for the type of paper or other type of media
    you are using.
    Handling Your Paper or Type of MediaExplains the precautions to take when handling paper or other type of media.
    Obtaining Roll or Sheet Paper Information
    
    HP Premium Printing Material
    24 inch
    610 mm
    36 inch
    914 mm
    42 inch
    1067 mm
    HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (Bond)
    C1860A
    a
    C6035A
    b
    C1861A
    a
    C6036A
    b
    24 lb. (90g/m2) - 150 ft. (45m)
    HP Vellum C3862A C3861A
    3 mil (75g/m2) - 150 ft. (45m)
    HP Natural Tracing Paper C3869A C3868A
    3 mil (90g/m2) - 150 ft. (45m)
    HP Coated Paper C6019B C6020B
    C6559B
    a
    C6567B
    b
    26 lb. (98g/m2) - 150 ft. (45m)
    HP Heavyweight Coated Paper  C6029C C6030C C6569C
    35 lb. (130g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    HP Matte film 51642A 51642B
    5 mil (198g/m2) - 120 ft. (36m)
    HP High-Gloss Photo Paper C6813A C6814A
    8 mil (207g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    Click on the Next Page Icon to see more Paper and Other Media Types
    
    HP High-Gloss Photo Paper C3882A C3881A
    6 mil (158g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    HP Semi-Gloss Photo Paper C3884A C3883A
    6 mil (158g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    HP Paper-Based Semi-Gloss  C6782A C6783A
    6 mil (158g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    HP Clear film C3876A C3875A
    4 mil (174g/m2) - 75 ft. (22m)
    HP Translucent bond C3860A C3859A
    3 mil (67g/m2) - 75 ft. (45m)
    HP Studio Canvas C6771A
    20 mil (368g/m2) - 35 ft. (10m)
    HP Satin Poster Paper C7011A
    5.5 mil (162g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    HP Banners with Tyvek®C6786A C6787A
    10 mil (140g/m2) - 50 ft. (15m)
    HP Colorfast Adhesive Vinyl C6775A
    10 mil (140g/m2) - 50 ft. (15m)
    a. Available in United States, Canada and Latin America
    b. Available in Europe, Asia and JapanPhysical Characteristics of Paper and Other Media (Continued)
    HP Premium Printing Material
    24 inch
    610 mm
    36 inch
    914 mm
    42 inch
    1067 mm
    
    Alignment
    .
    HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (Bond)
    HP Coated Paper
    HP Heavyweight Coated Paper
    HP High-Gloss Photo Paper
    HP Satin Poster Paper
    You can also use Plain Paper in addition to the above.
    To order any of the HP Premium Printing Material, see the pamphlet Hewlett-Packard Printing Materials.
    From time to time, new paper types may become available. For up-to-date information, please contact your
    Hewlett-Packard dealer, local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Support Office or the DesignJet Online
     web site.
    
    CAD Drawings and GIS—Color (Lines and low density)CAD Rendering, GIS and Images—Color and CAD (high ink density)
    .
    As a general guide:
    Fast is best for draft copies of your prints at maximum throughput
    Normal is optimized so that you get the best line quality with the fastest throughput
    Best is for when you want to get the best quality for images and renderings.
    
    Usage
    Typical Media Selection
    Recommended Print Quality Setting
    Drafts Plain Paper
    Bright Inkjet Paper
    Natural Tracing Paper
    Translucent BondFast or normal
    Final Versions Plain Paper
    Bright Inkjet Paper
    Natural Tracing Paper
    Translucent Bond
    Coated paper
    Heavy Coated Paper
    Matte Film
    Clear filmNormal or Best
    Archives Vellum
    Matte Film
    Clear FilmBest
    Diazo Translucent Bond
    Natural Tracing Paper
    Ve l l u m
    Matte FilmNormal or Best
    
    Usage
    Typical Media Selection
    Recommended Print Quality Setting
    Drafts Plain Paper
    Bright Inkjet Paper
    Natural Tracing Paper
    Translucent BondFast or Normal
    Final Versions Plain Paper
    Bright Inkjet Paper
    Coated paper
    Heavy Coated Paper
    Matte Film
    Clear filmNormal or Best
    Archives Matte Film
    Clear FilmBest
    Transparencies Clear Film Normal or Best
    
    Usage
    Typical Media Selection
    Recommended Print Quality Setting
    Matte Paper Heavy Coated Paper Normal or Best
    Glossy High Gloss Photo Paper Normal or Best
    Transparencies Clear Film Best
    
    Bright White Inkjet Paper
    Plain Paper
    Ve l l u m
    Natural Tracing Paper
    Translucent Bond
    Clear Film
    Matte Film
    Coated Paper
    Heavy Coated Paper
    High-Gloss Photo
    Canvas
    Poster Paper
    Roll or Sheet
    
    Print Quality
    Time (in seconds)
    Mono Lines
    on Bond
    Color Lines
    on Coated 
    Paper
    Images
    on Coated 
    Paper
    Images
    on Glossy 
    Paper
    Fast 96 96 234 480
    Normal 216 216 550 690
    Best 360 285 940 990
    More Printing Times
    
    The American National Standards Institute imperial paper sizing system.
    Architectural PaperThe Architectural paper sizing system.
    ISO PaperThe International Standards Organization metric paper sizing system, which is the size system commonly
    used in Europe.
    
     size system. The left and right margins are 0.2
    inches (5 mm) and the leading and trailing edge margins are 0.7 inches (17 mm).
    Where
    : 
    Printable Areas for ANSI paper
    Paper 
    size
    Orientation of 
    paper in 
    printer
    Printable area (width x height) by Image Orientation
    Inches
    Millimeters
    Landscape
    Por tra it
    Landscape
    Por trai t
    Width
    Height
    Width
    Height
    Width
    Height
    Width
    Height
    A Portrait 9.7 8.1 8.1 9.7 245 206 206 245
    Landscape 7.2 10.6 10.6 7.2 182 269 269 182
    B Portrait 15.7 10.6 10.6 15.7 398 269 269 398
    Landscape 9.7 16.6 16.6 9.7 245 422 422 245
    C Portrait 20.7 16.6 16.6 20.7 525 422 422 525
    Landscape 15.7 21.6 21.6 15.7 398 549 549 398
    DPortrait
    32.7
    21.6 21.6 32.7
    830
    549 549 830
    Landscape 20.7 33.6
    33.6
    20.7 525 854
    854
    525
    E Portrait N/A
    33.6
    42.7 N/A
    854
    1084
    Landscape
    32.7
    43.6 N/A
    830
    1108 N/A
    P
    						
    							Media Choice
    
    Roll Media Sheet Media Ink System Ink Cartridges Printheads
    Media & Ink Introduction Front Panel OtherPrinter 
    OptionsIndex  Solutions
    Media Choice
    Choosing Paper or Other Media
     
    Your printer supports several types of paper. Choosing the best paper type for your needs is an essential
    step in ensuring good image quality. These topics help you to select the best media for your particular printing
    task.
    Paper Types
    Detailed information concerning the different types of media available for your printer. This includes
    information on: the types of paper supported, their physical characteristics, quality selection, handling and
    how to obtain information.
    Print Times for a Selected Print QualityTypical Printing Times for color and black lines and images on different types of paper.
    Printable AreaThe dimensions for all the printable areas for all paper and other types of media formats.
    
    .
    You should also take note of some important points about paper and other types of media:
    This printer supports many types of paper. However, the quality of some images may be reduced if you do not 
    use the correct paper for your application. For example, images with large regions of intense color, where 
    many ink drops are needed to fully saturate the color, will not print well on HP Bright White InkJet Paper. On 
    HP Coated paper
    , the same images might cause the paper to wrinkle and then come into contact with the 
    printheads, smearing your print and risking damage to the printhead. See Combinations of Media Type and 
    Print Quality Selection
    .
    Whenever you load a roll or a sheet, the printer’s front-panel display prompts you to specify the paper type you 
    are loading. It is absolutely essential to specify this correctly for good image quality. The Physical Characteris-
    tics of Paper Types
     table gives you all the information you need. If paper is already loaded and you are unsure 
    which paper type was specified, go to the Paper Menu and press Enter; see Obtaining Roll or Sheet Paper 
    Information
    .
    Make sure the appropriate print-quality setting (Best, Normal or Fast) is selected. You can set the print qual-
    ity either from your software or from the printer’s front panel (software driver settings override any print-quality 
    settings made on the front panel). The combination of paper type and print-quality settings tells the printer 
    how to place the ink on the paper—for example, the ink density, dithering method, and number of passes of 
    the printheads. For more details, see Combinations of Media Type and Print Quality Selec-tion
    .
    Included with this printer is the He catalog which gives 
    ordering details for Hewlett-Packard paper supplies. To get the latest version of this docu-
    ment, contact your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Support office.
    
    Details the physical characteristics of each of the supported paper types.
    Combinations of Media Type and Print Quality SelectionGives guidelines for selecting the correct Print Quality selection for the type of paper or other type of media
    you are using.
    Handling Your Paper or Type of MediaExplains the precautions to take when handling paper or other type of media.
    Obtaining Roll or Sheet Paper Information
    
    HP Premium Printing Material
    24 inch
    610 mm
    36 inch
    914 mm
    42 inch
    1067 mm
    HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (Bond)
    C1860A
    a
    C6035A
    b
    C1861A
    a
    C6036A
    b
    24 lb. (90g/m2) - 150 ft. (45m)
    HP Vellum C3862A C3861A
    3 mil (75g/m2) - 150 ft. (45m)
    HP Natural Tracing Paper C3869A C3868A
    3 mil (90g/m2) - 150 ft. (45m)
    HP Coated Paper C6019B C6020B
    C6559B
    a
    C6567B
    b
    26 lb. (98g/m2) - 150 ft. (45m)
    HP Heavyweight Coated Paper  C6029C C6030C C6569C
    35 lb. (130g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    HP Matte film 51642A 51642B
    5 mil (198g/m2) - 120 ft. (36m)
    HP High-Gloss Photo Paper C6813A C6814A
    8 mil (207g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    Click on the Next Page Icon to see more Paper and Other Media Types
    
    HP High-Gloss Photo Paper C3882A C3881A
    6 mil (158g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    HP Semi-Gloss Photo Paper C3884A C3883A
    6 mil (158g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    HP Paper-Based Semi-Gloss  C6782A C6783A
    6 mil (158g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    HP Clear film C3876A C3875A
    4 mil (174g/m2) - 75 ft. (22m)
    HP Translucent bond C3860A C3859A
    3 mil (67g/m2) - 75 ft. (45m)
    HP Studio Canvas C6771A
    20 mil (368g/m2) - 35 ft. (10m)
    HP Satin Poster Paper C7011A
    5.5 mil (162g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    HP Banners with Tyvek®C6786A C6787A
    10 mil (140g/m2) - 50 ft. (15m)
    HP Colorfast Adhesive Vinyl C6775A
    10 mil (140g/m2) - 50 ft. (15m)
    a. Available in United States, Canada and Latin America
    b. Available in Europe, Asia and JapanPhysical Characteristics of Paper and Other Media (Continued)
    HP Premium Printing Material
    24 inch
    610 mm
    36 inch
    914 mm
    42 inch
    1067 mm
    
    Alignment
    .
    HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (Bond)
    HP Coated Paper
    HP Heavyweight Coated Paper
    HP High-Gloss Photo Paper
    HP Satin Poster Paper
    You can also use Plain Paper in addition to the above.
    To order any of the HP Premium Printing Material, see the pamphlet He
    From time to time, new paper types may become available. For up-to-date information, please contact your
    Hewlett-Packard dealer, local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Support Office or the DesignJet Online
     web site.
    
    CAD Drawings and GIS—Color (Lines and low density)CAD Rendering, GIS and Images—Color and CAD (high ink density)
    .
    As a general guide:
    Fast is best for draft copies of your prints at maximum throughput
    Normal is optimized so that you get the best line quality with the fastest throughput
    Best is for when you want to get the best quality for images and renderings.
    
    Usage
    Typical Media Selection
    Recommended Print Quality Setting
    Drafts Plain Paper
    Bright Inkjet Paper
    Natural Tracing Paper
    Translucent BondFast or normal
    Final Versions Plain Paper
    Bright Inkjet Paper
    Natural Tracing Paper
    Translucent Bond
    Coated paper
    Heavy Coated Paper
    Matte Film
    Clear filmNormal or Best
    Archives Vellum
    Matte Film
    Clear FilmBest
    Diazo Translucent Bond
    Natural Tracing Paper
    Ve l l u m
    Matte FilmNormal or Best
    
    Usage
    Typical Media Selection
    Recommended Print Quality Setting
    Drafts Plain Paper
    Bright Inkjet Paper
    Natural Tracing Paper
    Translucent BondFast or Normal
    Final Versions Plain Paper
    Bright Inkjet Paper
    Coated paper
    Heavy Coated Paper
    Matte Film
    Clear filmNormal or Best
    Archives Matte Film
    Clear FilmBest
    Transparencies Clear Film Normal or Best
    
    Usage
    Typical Media Selection
    Recommended Print Quality Setting
    Matte Paper Heavy Coated Paper Normal or Best
    Glossy High Gloss Photo Paper Normal or Best
    Transparencies Clear Film Best
    
    Bright White Inkjet Paper
    Plain Paper
    Ve l l u m
    Natural Tracing Paper
    Translucent Bond
    Clear Film
    Matte Film
    Coated Paper
    Heavy Coated Paper
    High-Gloss Photo
    Canvas
    Poster Paper
    Roll or Sheet
    
    Print Quality
    Time (in seconds)
    Mono Lines
    on Bond
    Color Lines
    on Coated 
    Paper
    Images
    on Coated 
    Paper
    Images
    on Glossy 
    Paper
    Fast 96 96 234 480
    Normal 216 216 550 690
    Best 360 285 940 990
    More Printing Times
    
    The American National Standards Institute imperial paper sizing system.
    Architectural PaperThe Architectural paper sizing system.
    ISO PaperThe International Standards Organization metric paper sizing system, which is the size system commonly
    used in Europe.
    
     size system. The left and right margins are 0.2
    inches (5 mm) and the leading and trailing edge margins are 0.7 inches (17 mm).
    Where
    : 
    Printable Areas for ANSI paper
    Paper 
    size
    Orientation of 
    paper in 
    printer
    Printable area (width x height) by Image Orientation
    Inches
    Millimeters
    Landscape
    Por tra it
    Landscape
    Por trai t
    Width
    Height
    Width
    Height
    Width
    Height
    Width
    Height
    A Portrait 9.7 8.1 8.1 9.7 245 206 206 245
    Landscape 7.2 10.6 10.6 7.2 182 269 269 182
    B Portrait 15.7 10.6 10.6 15.7 398 269 269 398
    Landscape 9.7 16.6 16.6 9.7 245 422 422 245
    C Portrait 20.7 16.6 16.6 20.7 525 422 422 525
    Landscape 15.7 21.6 21.6 15.7 398 549 549 398
    DPortrait
    32.7
    21.6 21.6 32.7
    830
    549 549 830
    Landscape 20.7 33.6
    33.6
    20.7 525 854
    854
    525
    E Portrait N/A
    33.6
    42.7 N/A
    854
    1084
    Landscape
    32.7
    43.6 N/A
    830
    1108 N/A
    P
    						
    							Media Choice
    
    Roll Media Sheet Media Ink System Ink Cartridges Printheads
    Media & Ink Introduction Front Panel OtherPrinter 
    OptionsIndex  Solutions
    Media Choice
    Choosing Paper or Other Media
     
    Your printer supports several types of paper. Choosing the best paper type for your needs is an essential
    step in ensuring good image quality. These topics help you to select the best media for your particular printing
    task.
    Paper Types
    Detailed information concerning the different types of media available for your printer. This includes
    information on: the types of paper supported, their physical characteristics, quality selection, handling and
    how to obtain information.
    Print Times for a Selected Print QualityTypical Printing Times for color and black lines and images on different types of paper.
    Printable AreaThe dimensions for all the printable areas for all paper and other types of media formats.
    
    .
    You should also take note of some important points about paper and other types of media:
    This printer supports many types of paper. However, the quality of some images may be reduced if you do not 
    use the correct paper for your application. For example, images with large regions of intense color, where 
    many ink drops are needed to fully saturate the color, will not print well on HP Bright White InkJet Paper. On 
    HP Coated paper
    , the same images might cause the paper to wrinkle and then come into contact with the 
    printheads, smearing your print and risking damage to the printhead. See Combinations of Media Type and 
    Print Quality Selection
    .
    Whenever you load a roll or a sheet, the printer
    						
    							Media Choice
    
    Roll Media Sheet Media Ink System Ink Cartridges Printheads
    Media & Ink Introduction Front Panel OtherPrinter 
    OptionsIndex  Solutions
    Media Choice
    Choosing Paper or Other Media
     
    Your printer supports several types of paper. Choosing the best paper type for your needs is an essential
    step in ensuring good image quality. These topics help you to select the best media for your particular printing
    task.
    Paper Types
    Detailed information concerning the different types of media available for your printer. This includes
    information on: the types of paper supported, their physical characteristics, quality selection, handling and
    how to obtain information.
    Print Times for a Selected Print QualityTypical Printing Times for color and black lines and images on different types of paper.
    Printable AreaThe dimensions for all the printable areas for all paper and other types of media formats.
    
    .
    You should also take note of some important points about paper and other types of media:
    This printer supports many types of paper. However, the quality of some images may be reduced if you do not 
    use the correct paper for your application. For example, images with large regions of intense color, where 
    many ink drops are needed to fully saturate the color, will not print well on HP Bright White InkJet Paper. On 
    HP Coated paper
    , the same images might cause the paper to wrinkle and then come into contact with the 
    printheads, smearing your print and risking damage to the printhead. See Combinations of Media Type and 
    Print Quality Selection
    .
    Whenever you load a roll or a sheet, the printer
    						
    							Media Choice
    
    Roll Media Sheet Media Ink System Ink Cartridges Printheads
    Media & Ink Introduction Front Panel OtherPrinter 
    OptionsIndex  Solutions
    Media Choice
    Choosing Paper or Other Media
     
    Your printer supports several types of paper. Choosing the best paper type for your needs is an essential
    step in ensuring good image quality. These topics help you to select the best media for your particular printing
    task.
    Paper Types
    Detailed information concerning the different types of media available for your printer. This includes
    information on: the types of paper supported, their physical characteristics, quality selection, handling and
    how to obtain information.
    Print Times for a Selected Print QualityTypical Printing Times for color and black lines and images on different types of paper.
    Printable AreaThe dimensions for all the printable areas for all paper and other types of media formats.
    
    .
    You should also take note of some important points about paper and other types of media:
    This printer supports many types of paper. However, the quality of some images may be reduced if you do not 
    use the correct paper for your application. For example, images with large regions of intense color, where 
    many ink drops are needed to fully saturate the color, will not print well on HP Bright White InkJet Paper. On 
    HP Coated paper
    , the same images might cause the paper to wrinkle and then come into contact with the 
    printheads, smearing your print and risking damage to the printhead. See Combinations of Media Type and 
    Print Quality Selection
    .
    Whenever you load a roll or a sheet, the printer
    						
    							Media Choice
    
    Roll Media Sheet Media Ink System Ink Cartridges Printheads
    Media & Ink Introduction Front Panel OtherPrinter 
    OptionsIndex  Solutions
    Media Choice
    Choosing Paper or Other Media
     
    Your printer supports several types of paper. Choosing the best paper type for your needs is an essential
    step in ensuring good image quality. These topics help you to select the best media for your particular printing
    task.
    Paper Types
    Detailed information concerning the different types of media available for your printer. This includes
    information on: the types of paper supported, their physical characteristics, quality selection, handling and
    how to obtain information.
    Print Times for a Selected Print QualityTypical Printing Times for color and black lines and images on different types of paper.
    Printable AreaThe dimensions for all the printable areas for all paper and other types of media formats.
    
    .
    You should also take note of some important points about paper and other types of media:
    This printer supports many types of paper. However, the quality of some images may be reduced if you do not 
    use the correct paper for your application. For example, images with large regions of intense color, where 
    many ink drops are needed to fully saturate the color, will not print well on HP Bright White InkJet Paper. On 
    HP Coated paper
    , the same images might cause the paper to wrinkle and then come into contact with the 
    printheads, smearing your print and risking damage to the printhead. See Combinations of Media Type and 
    Print Quality Selection
    .
    Whenever you load a roll or a sheet, the printer’s front-panel display prompts you to specify the paper type you 
    are loading. It is absolutely essential to specify this correctly for good image quality. The Physical Characteris-
    tics of Paper Types
     table gives you all the information you need. If paper is already loaded and you are unsure 
    which paper type was specified, go to the Paper Menu and press Enter; see Obtaining Roll or Sheet Paper 
    Information
    .
    Make sure the appropriate print-quality setting (Best, Normal or Fast) is selected. You can set the print qual-
    ity either from your software or from the printer’s front panel (software driver settings override any print-quality 
    settings made on the front panel). The combination of paper type and print-quality settings tells the printer 
    how to place the ink on the paper—for example, the ink density, dithering method, and number of passes of 
    the printheads. For more details, see Combinations of Media Type and Print Quality Selec-tion
    .
    Included with this printer is the He catalog which gives 
    ordering details for Hewlett-Packard paper supplies. To get the latest version of this docu-
    ment, contact your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Support office.
    
    Details the physical characteristics of each of the supported paper types.
    Combinations of Media Type and Print Quality SelectionGives guidelines for selecting the correct Print Quality selection for the type of paper or other type of media
    you are using.
    Handling Your Paper or Type of MediaExplains the precautions to take when handling paper or other type of media.
    Obtaining Roll or Sheet Paper Information
    
    HP Premium Printing Material
    24 inch
    610 mm
    36 inch
    914 mm
    42 inch
    1067 mm
    HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (Bond)
    C1860A
    a
    C6035A
    b
    C1861A
    a
    C6036A
    b
    24 lb. (90g/m2) - 150 ft. (45m)
    HP Vellum C3862A C3861A
    3 mil (75g/m2) - 150 ft. (45m)
    HP Natural Tracing Paper C3869A C3868A
    3 mil (90g/m2) - 150 ft. (45m)
    HP Coated Paper C6019B C6020B
    C6559B
    a
    C6567B
    b
    26 lb. (98g/m2) - 150 ft. (45m)
    HP Heavyweight Coated Paper  C6029C C6030C C6569C
    35 lb. (130g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    HP Matte film 51642A 51642B
    5 mil (198g/m2) - 120 ft. (36m)
    HP High-Gloss Photo Paper C6813A C6814A
    8 mil (207g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    Click on the Next Page Icon to see more Paper and Other Media Types
    
    HP High-Gloss Photo Paper C3882A C3881A
    6 mil (158g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    HP Semi-Gloss Photo Paper C3884A C3883A
    6 mil (158g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    HP Paper-Based Semi-Gloss  C6782A C6783A
    6 mil (158g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    HP Clear film C3876A C3875A
    4 mil (174g/m2) - 75 ft. (22m)
    HP Translucent bond C3860A C3859A
    3 mil (67g/m2) - 75 ft. (45m)
    HP Studio Canvas C6771A
    20 mil (368g/m2) - 35 ft. (10m)
    HP Satin Poster Paper C7011A
    5.5 mil (162g/m2) - 100 ft. (30m)
    HP Banners with Tyvek®C6786A C6787A
    10 mil (140g/m2) - 50 ft. (15m)
    HP Colorfast Adhesive Vinyl C6775A
    10 mil (140g/m2) - 50 ft. (15m)
    a. Available in United States, Canada and Latin America
    b. Available in Europe, Asia and JapanPhysical Characteristics of Paper and Other Media (Continued)
    HP Premium Printing Material
    24 inch
    610 mm
    36 inch
    914 mm
    42 inch
    1067 mm
    
    Alignment
    .
    HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (Bond)
    HP Coated Paper
    HP Heavyweight Coated Paper
    HP High-Gloss Photo Paper
    HP Satin Poster Paper
    You can also use Plain Paper in addition to the above.
    To order any of the HP Premium Printing Material, see the pamphlet He
    From time to time, new paper types may become available. For up-to-date information, please contact your
    Hewlett-Packard dealer, local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Support Office or the DesignJet Online
     web site.
    
    CAD Drawings and GIS—Color (Lines and low density)CAD Rendering, GIS and Images—Color and CAD (high ink density)
    .
    As a general guide:
    Fast is best for draft copies of your prints at maximum throughput
    Normal is optimized so that you get the best line quality with the fastest throughput
    Best is for when you want to get the best quality for images and renderings.
    
    Usage
    Typical Media Selection
    Recommended Print Quality Setting
    Drafts Plain Paper
    Bright Inkjet Paper
    Natural Tracing Paper
    Translucent BondFast or normal
    Final Versions Plain Paper
    Bright Inkjet Paper
    Natural Tracing Paper
    Translucent Bond
    Coated paper
    Heavy Coated Paper
    Matte Film
    Clear filmNormal or Best
    Archives Vellum
    Matte Film
    Clear FilmBest
    Diazo Translucent Bond
    Natural Tracing Paper
    Ve l l u m
    Matte FilmNormal or Best
    
    Usage
    Typical Media Selection
    Recommended Print Quality Setting
    Drafts Plain Paper
    Bright Inkjet Paper
    Natural Tracing Paper
    Translucent BondFast or Normal
    Final Versions Plain Paper
    Bright Inkjet Paper
    Coated paper
    Heavy Coated Paper
    Matte Film
    Clear filmNormal or Best
    Archives Matte Film
    Clear FilmBest
    Transparencies Clear Film Normal or Best
    
    Usage
    Typical Media Selection
    Recommended Print Quality Setting
    Matte Paper Heavy Coated Paper Normal or Best
    Glossy High Gloss Photo Paper Normal or Best
    Transparencies Clear Film Best
    
    Bright White Inkjet Paper
    Plain Paper
    Ve l l u m
    Natural Tracing Paper
    Translucent Bond
    Clear Film
    Matte Film
    Coated Paper
    Heavy Coated Paper
    High-Gloss Photo
    Canvas
    Poster Paper
    Roll or Sheet
    
    Print Quality
    Time (in seconds)
    Mono Lines
    on Bond
    Color Lines
    on Coated 
    Paper
    Images
    on Coated 
    Paper
    Images
    on Glossy 
    Paper
    Fast 96 96 234 480
    Normal 216 216 550 690
    Best 360 285 940 990
    More Printing Times
    
    The American National Standards Institute imperial paper sizing system.
    Architectural PaperThe Architectural paper sizing system.
    ISO PaperThe International Standards Organization metric paper sizing system, which is the size system commonly
    used in Europe.
    
     size system. The left and right margins are 0.2
    inches (5 mm) and the leading and trailing edge margins are 0.7 inches (17 mm).
    Where
    : 
    Printable Areas for ANSI paper
    Paper 
    size
    Orientation of 
    paper in 
    printer
    Printable area (width x height) by Image Orientation
    Inches
    Millimeters
    Landscape
    Por tra it
    Landscape
    Por trai t
    Width
    Height
    Width
    Height
    Width
    Height
    Width
    Height
    A Portrait 9.7 8.1 8.1 9.7 245 206 206 245
    Landscape 7.2 10.6 10.6 7.2 182 269 269 182
    B Portrait 15.7 10.6 10.6 15.7 398 269 269 398
    Landscape 9.7 16.6 16.6 9.7 245 422 422 245
    C Portrait 20.7 16.6 16.6 20.7 525 422 422 525
    Landscape 15.7 21.6 21.6 15.7 398 549 549 398
    DPortrait
    32.7
    21.6 21.6 32.7
    830
    549 549 830
    Landscape 20.7 33.6
    33.6
    20.7 525 854
    854
    525
    E Portrait N/A
    33.6
    42.7 N/A
    854
    1084
    Landscape
    32.7
    43.6 N/A
    830
    1108 N/A
    P
    						
    							Media Choice
    
    Roll Media Sheet Media Ink System Ink Cartridges Printheads
    Media & Ink Introduction Front Panel OtherPrinter 
    OptionsIndex  Solutions
    Media Choice
    Choosing Paper or Other Media
     
    Your printer supports several types of paper. Choosing the best paper type for your needs is an essential
    step in ensuring good image quality. These topics help you to select the best media for your particular printing
    task.
    Paper Types
    Detailed information concerning the different types of media available for your printer. This includes
    information on: the types of paper supported, their physical characteristics, quality selection, handling and
    how to obtain information.
    Print Times for a Selected Print QualityTypical Printing Times for color and black lines and images on different types of paper.
    Printable AreaThe dimensions for all the printable areas for all paper and other types of media formats.
    
    .
    You should also take note of some important points about paper and other types of media:
    This printer supports many types of paper. However, the quality of some images may be reduced if you do not 
    use the correct paper for your application. For example, images with large regions of intense color, where 
    many ink drops are needed to fully saturate the color, will not print well on HP Bright White InkJet Paper. On 
    HP Coated paper
    , the same images might cause the paper to wrinkle and then come into contact with the 
    printheads, smearing your print and risking damage to the printhead. See Combinations of Media Type and 
    Print Quality Selection
    .
    Whenever you load a roll or a sheet, the printer
    						
    							Media Choice
    
    Roll Media Sheet Media Ink System Ink Cartridges Printheads
    Media & Ink Introduction Front Panel OtherPrinter 
    OptionsIndex  Solutions
    Media Choice
    Choosing Paper or Other Media
     
    Your printer supports several types of paper. Choosing the best paper type for your needs is an essential
    step in ensuring good image quality. These topics help you to select the best media for your particular printing
    task.
    Paper Types
    Detailed information concerning the different types of media available for your printer. This includes
    information on: the types of paper supported, their physical characteristics, quality selection, handling and
    how to obtain information.
    Print Times for a Selected Print QualityTypical Printing Times for color and black lines and images on different types of paper.
    Printable AreaThe dimensions for all the printable areas for all paper and other types of media formats.
    
    .
    You should also take note of some important points about paper and other types of media:
    This printer supports many types of paper. However, the quality of some images may be reduced if you do not 
    use the correct paper for your application. For example, images with large regions of intense color, where 
    many ink drops are needed to fully saturate the color, will not print well on HP Bright White InkJet Paper. On 
    HP Coated paper
    , the same images might cause the paper to wrinkle and then come into contact with the 
    printheads, smearing your print and risking damage to the printhead. See Combinations of Media Type and 
    Print Quality Selection
    .
    Whenever you load a roll or a sheet, the printer
    						
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