HP Deskjet 9800 Printer series - Manual (Page 42)

Selecting print media
Your printer is designed to print on a variety of media types (such as plain paper, photo paper,
envelopes, and transparencies) and sizes. The printer works well with most office paper types, and
provides the best results on paper that accepts ink well. Always use media that conforms with the
types, sizes, and weights listed in
Understanding specifications for supported media .
It is best to test a variety of media types before buying large quantities. Find a media type that works
well.
NOTE Use HP media for optimum print quality. These print media types are specifically
designed to work well with the printer. For ordering information and part numbers, see
HP supplies and accessories .
Tips for selecting and using print media
■ Paper that is too thin, has a slick texture, or stretches easily can feed improperly through the
printer's paper path.
■ Paper that is heavily textured or does not accept ink well can cause poorly filled graphics or text.
■ To ensure that media feeds properly, load only one type of media at a time in the input tray or the
manual feed slots.
■ Do not use media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled. It is recommended not to use paper with
cutouts or perforations or paper that is heavily textured or embossed.
■ Try to use a paper type that has previously worked well with your printer.
■ If you are printing more than one page on transparencies, photo paper, or other special paper,
the printing pauses and the
R
ESUME
light blinks after each page is printed. This allows the printed
page to dry before printing the next page. You can press the R
ESUME
button if you do not want to
wait for the printed page to dry before printing the following page; however, it is recommended to
allow each page to dry.
See the following sections for more information:
■ Understanding specifications for supported media
■ Setting minimum margins
Understanding specifications for supported media
This section provides information regarding the sizes, types, and weights of media that the printer
supports.
● Understanding supported media sizes
● Understanding supported media types
● Understanding supported media weights and capacities
Understanding supported media sizes
The following table lists the sizes of media you can use with each paper path.
32 4 Printing and loading media