HP DesignJet 500 Plus A0 User Manual
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Using this GuideIntroducing Your HP DesignJet 500 Printer Front View of Printer Printer Connections Media & Ink IntroductionFront Panel OtherPrinter OptionsIndex Solutions Introducing Your HP DesignJet 500 Printer Your Printer’s Main Features A general overview of the major features of your printer. HP Ink SuppliesA description of the HP Ink Supplies required for your printer. Print ResolutionSpecifications of the print resolution for your printer. MediaA description of the different types of media available for your printer. User InterfaceA description of the printer’s user interface. MemoryDetails of internal memory and memory options available with your printer. DriversDetails of the drivers delivered with your printer. ): The CMP helps HP customers grow their businesses by referencing third-party printing material choices to ensure maximum HP DesignJet printer flexibility and printing solutions. Selected Print Quality . HP Paper-Based Semi-Gloss HP Vellum HP Clear film HP Natural Tracing Paper HP Translucent bond HP Coated Paper HP Studio Canvas HP Heavyweight Coated Paper HP Satin Poster Paper HP Matte film HP Banners with Tyvek® HP High-Gloss Photo Paper HP Colorfast Adhesive Vinyl HP Semi-Gloss Photo Paper , for a short tutorial to teach you how to navigate through the menus and a description of internal prints. Accessory card (part number C7772A) and then add memory to this card. You can add 64MB (part number C2387A) or 128MB (part number C2388A) of memory for large file processing and improved printing. software and your printer to ensure that your printer prints exactly what you were expecting in terms of: size, position, orientation, color and quality. NOTE: Many software applications include their own drivers. Yo u r HP DesignJet 500 printer comes supplied with: Windows drivers AutoCAD drivers for Windows. NOTE: If AutoCAD drivers are available for the specific AutoCAD release you are using, it is strongly recommended that you install them to print from AutoCAD.
Using this GuideIntroducing Your HP DesignJet 500 Printer Front View of Printer Printer Connections Media & Ink IntroductionFront Panel OtherPrinter OptionsIndex Solutions Introducing Your HP DesignJet 500 Printer Your Printer’s Main Features A general overview of the major features of your printer. HP Ink SuppliesA description of the HP Ink Supplies required for your printer. Print ResolutionSpecifications of the print resolution for your printer. MediaA description of the different types of media available for your printer. User InterfaceA description of the printer’s user interface. MemoryDetails of internal memory and memory options available with your printer. DriversDetails of the drivers delivered with your printer. ): The CMP helps HP customers grow their businesses by referencing third-party printing material choices to ensure maximum HP DesignJet printer flexibility and printing solutions. Selected Print Quality . HP Paper-Based Semi-Gloss HP Vellum HP Clear film HP Natural Tracing Paper HP Translucent bond HP Coated Paper HP Studio Canvas HP Heavyweight Coated Paper HP Satin Poster Paper HP Matte film HP Banners with Tyvek® HP High-Gloss Photo Paper HP Colorfast Adhesive Vinyl HP Semi-Gloss Photo Paper , for a short tutorial to teach you how to navigate through the menus and a description of internal prints. Accessory card (part number C7772A) and then add memory to this card. You can add 64MB (part number C2387A) or 128MB (part number C2388A) of memory for large file processing and improved printing. software and your printer to ensure that your printer prints exactly what you were expecting in terms of: size, position, orientation, color and quality. NOTE: Many software applications include their own drivers. Yo u r HP DesignJet 500 printer comes supplied with: Windows drivers AutoCAD drivers for Windows. NOTE: If AutoCAD drivers are available for the specific AutoCAD release you are using, it is strongly recommended that you install them to print from AutoCAD.
Using this GuideIntroducing Your HP DesignJet 500 Printer Front View of Printer Printer Connections Media & Ink IntroductionFront Panel OtherPrinter OptionsIndex Solutions Introducing Your HP DesignJet 500 Printer Your Printer’s Main Features A general overview of the major features of your printer. HP Ink SuppliesA description of the HP Ink Supplies required for your printer. Print ResolutionSpecifications of the print resolution for your printer. MediaA description of the different types of media available for your printer. User InterfaceA description of the printer’s user interface. MemoryDetails of internal memory and memory options available with your printer. DriversDetails of the drivers delivered with your printer. ): The CMP helps HP customers grow their businesses by referencing third-party printing material choices to ensure maximum HP DesignJet printer flexibility and printing solutions. Selected Print Quality . HP Paper-Based Semi-Gloss HP Vellum HP Clear film HP Natural Tracing Paper HP Translucent bond HP Coated Paper HP Studio Canvas HP Heavyweight Coated Paper HP Satin Poster Paper HP Matte film HP Banners with Tyvek® HP High-Gloss Photo Paper HP Colorfast Adhesive Vinyl HP Semi-Gloss Photo Paper , for a short tutorial to teach you how to navigate through the menus and a description of internal prints. Accessory card (part number C7772A) and then add memory to this card. You can add 64MB (part number C2387A) or 128MB (part number C2388A) of memory for large file processing and improved printing. software and your printer to ensure that your printer prints exactly what you were expecting in terms of: size, position, orientation, color and quality. NOTE: Many software applications include their own drivers. Yo u r HP DesignJet 500 printer comes supplied with: Windows drivers AutoCAD drivers for Windows. NOTE: If AutoCAD drivers are available for the specific AutoCAD release you are using, it is strongly recommended that you install them to print from AutoCAD.
Using this GuideIntroducing Your HP DesignJet 500 Printer Front View of Printer Printer Connections Media & Ink IntroductionFront Panel OtherPrinter OptionsIndex Solutions Introducing Your HP DesignJet 500 Printer Your Printer’s Main Features A general overview of the major features of your printer. HP Ink SuppliesA description of the HP Ink Supplies required for your printer. Print ResolutionSpecifications of the print resolution for your printer. MediaA description of the different types of media available for your printer. User InterfaceA description of the printer’s user interface. MemoryDetails of internal memory and memory options available with your printer. DriversDetails of the drivers delivered with your printer. ): The CMP helps HP customers grow their businesses by referencing third-party printing material choices to ensure maximum HP DesignJet printer flexibility and printing solutions. Selected Print Quality . HP Paper-Based Semi-Gloss HP Vellum HP Clear film HP Natural Tracing Paper HP Translucent bond HP Coated Paper HP Studio Canvas HP Heavyweight Coated Paper HP Satin Poster Paper HP Matte film HP Banners with Tyvek® HP High-Gloss Photo Paper HP Colorfast Adhesive Vinyl HP Semi-Gloss Photo Paper , for a short tutorial to teach you how to navigate through the menus and a description of internal prints. Accessory card (part number C7772A) and then add memory to this card. You can add 64MB (part number C2387A) or 128MB (part number C2388A) of memory for large file processing and improved printing. software and your printer to ensure that your printer prints exactly what you were expecting in terms of: size, position, orientation, color and quality. NOTE: Many software applications include their own drivers. Yo u r HP DesignJet 500 printer comes supplied with: Windows drivers AutoCAD drivers for Windows. NOTE: If AutoCAD drivers are available for the specific AutoCAD release you are using, it is strongly recommended that you install them to print from AutoCAD.
Using this GuideIntroducing Your HP DesignJet 500 PrinterFront View of Printer Printer Connections Media & Ink IntroductionFront Panel OtherPrinter OptionsIndex Solutions Front View of Printer Powe r Switch/IndicatorPrintheadInk Cartridge Front Panel
Using this GuideIntroducing Your HP DesignJet 500 PrinterFront View of PrinterPrinter Connections Media & Ink IntroductionFront Panel OtherPrinter OptionsIndex Solutions Printer ConnectionsYo u r HP DesignJet 500 printer can be connected directly to your computer via the traditional parallel interface or through the Universal Serial Bus (USB ) port. For Local Area Network (LAN ) connection your printer can be fitted with an optional HP JetDirect Print Server Fast Ethernet 10/100 base TX network interface card. See the Assembly and Set-up Poster for information on connecting your printer to a computer or network. ConnectionPower socketParallel Port Connection USB Connection
Media Choice Roll Media Sheet Media Ink System Ink Cartridges Printheads Media & Ink Introduction Front Panel OtherPrinter OptionsIndex Solutions Media & InkThe D/A1 size and A0+/E+ size format HP DesignJet 500 Printers use a variety of media. The recommended media is engineered to use with your printer and your printer’s ink system to give you the best results. The Media & Ink Tab contains these topics: Media Choice explains how to choose the correct media type. Choosing the correct paper type for your needs is an essential step in ensuring good image quality. Roll Media details the procedures used for loading and unloading your roll media. Sheet Media details the procedures used for loading and unloading your sheet media. Ink System gives you an overview of the printer’s ink system, with some warnings and precautions for it’s optimum use. Ink Cartridges details the procedures used for: obtaining information, interpreting errors, checking levels and replacing ink cartridges. Printheads details the procedures used for: obtaining information, interpreting errors, replacing printheads and aligning printheads.
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