Overview, Use paper – HP Designjet Z6100 Printer series User Manual
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Overview
Paper is only a subset of the portfolio of printing media the printer can handle. You can also print on a
wide variety of films, textiles and fabrics, self-adhesive materials, and banner and sign materials.
Throughout this guide, however, these media are generally referred to as paper.
NOTE:
Because the front panel has limited space, the names of the HP paper might be
abbreviated and might not appear in the front panel exactly as they are shown on the packaging
label.
NOTE:
Because the complete list of supported paper is very long, only the most common paper
types appear in the front panel. If you want to see an HP paper type that does not appear on the
front panel, download the profile to th
. See
Download paper profiles on page 47
.
NOTE:
The automatic paper-cutter feature is disabled for some of the heaviest media types,
because some heavy paper can damage the cutter.
Use paper
Choosing the correct paper type for your needs is an essential step in ensuring good print quality. For
best printing results, use only recommended HP paper (see
Supported paper types on page 28
), HP
papers have been developed and thoroughly tested to ensure reliable performance. All printing
components (printer, ink system, and paper) have been designed to work together to offer trouble-free
operation and ensure optimal print quality.
Here are some additional tips about paper usage:
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Allow all paper types to adapt to room conditions, out of the packaging, for 24 hours before using
them for printing.
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Handle film and photo paper by the edges, or wear cotton gloves. Skin oils can be transferred to
the paper, leaving fingerprint marks.
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Keep the paper tightly wound on the roll throughout the loading and unloading procedures. To make
sure that the roll stays tightly wound, consider using tape to adhere the lead edge of the roll to the
core just before removing the roll from the printer. You can keep the roll taped during storage. If the
roll starts to unwind, it can become difficult to handle.
NOTE:
The use of tape to adhere the lead edge of the roll is especially important for 76.2–
mm (3–inch) cores, in which the inherent stiffness of the printing material can cause the
material to loosen and unwind from its core.
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Whenever you load a roll, the front panel prompts you to specify the paper type that you are loading.
For good print quality, it is essential to specify this correctly. Make sure that the paper name that is
printed on the packaging label matches the description on the front panel.
If you cannot find a specific paper on the front-panel display, go to
wnload the latest color profile to your printer, or select the paper description
that best matches the paper name printed on the packaging label.
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The quality of some images might be reduced if you use a paper type that is unsuitable for your
image. This is especially important to consider when printing on fiber-based papers such as HP
Universal Coated Paper, HP Coated Paper, HP Heavyweight Coated Paper and HP Universal
Heavyweight Coated Paper. Printing images that contain high-saturation area fills on fiber-based
papers can create unwanted wavy patterns as a result of paper expansion. This can ultimately
contribute to more severe problems. Consider using Super Heavyweight Coated Paper and other
cockle-free papers when printing high-saturation area fills.
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