HP Deskjet 832c Printer - Manual (Page 37)

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Creative Printing
Paper Basics
Choosing Paper
Most plain photocopy paper, postcards, index cards, transparencies, envelopes, and
labels work 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.
What to Consider
• Desired outcome. The paper you choose should be appropriate for the project.
For example, use HP Greeting Card Paper when making party invitations. Or use
HP Iron-On T-shirt Transfers when making T-shirts or other fabric designs for
your family.
• Size. You can use any size paper that fits easily within the paper adjusters of the
printer.
• Weight. You can choose from a wide range of paper weights, as listed in the
“Specifications” on page 79. Use 20–24-pound or 75–90 gsm plain paper for
multipurpose, everyday use.
• Brightness. Some papers are whiter than others and produce sharper, more
vibrant colors. Use HP Premium Photo Paper for documents with photographs.
Use HP Bright White Inkjet Paper or HP Premium Inkjet Paper for documents with
any other pictures.
• Surface smoothness. The smoothness of the paper affects how crisp the
printing looks on the paper. Glossy, coated paper works well for pictures and
charts (where you want crisp lines with intense, high-quality colors).
• Opacity. Opacity refers to the degree to which printing on one side of the paper
shows through to the other side. Use paper high in opacity (or thicker paper) for
two-sided printing. HP Premium Brochure and Flyer Paper are ideal for two-
sided projects.
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