Use non-hp paper – HP Designjet Z6200 Photo Printer User Manual
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You can assign a preset for a new paper type in three ways:
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Use an HP factory paper preset by selecting the closest category and type on the front panel or in
the HP Utility
NOTE:
Because colors might not be accurate, this method is not recommended for high-quality
prints.
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Download the correct paper preset from:
NOTE:
HP provides presets for HP paper types only. If you do not find the paper preset that you
want on the Web, it might have been added to the latest firmware for your printer. Check the
firmware release notes for information. See
Update the printer firmware on page 138
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Add a custom paper type. See
, and create an ICC profile for
either HP or non-HP papers.
Use non-HP paper
HP paper has been fully tested with the printer and can be expected to give the best print quality.
However, you can print on paper from any manufacturer. Before doing so, add the custom paper type
and allow the printer to run a color calibration. You can add a custom paper by using the HP Color
Center in the HP Utility.
NOTE:
If you have already selected Custom paper > Add Custom Paper from the HP Utility,
the first Add New Paper screen appears and you can start this procedure at step 4.
1.
Go to the Color Center in the HP Utility.
2.
Select Manage Papers.
3.
In Windows, select Add new paper. In Mac OS, click +.
4.
Type the paper name.
TIP:
If you use the commercial name of the paper, other users will be able to recognize it easily.
5.
Select a paper category. This is important, because it determines a number of basic parameters
for printer-paper interaction, taking into account the properties of both sides of the paper.
TIP:
In some cases, you may need to experiment with different paper categories in order to find
out which one works best in practice.
TIP:
You can get information about the characteristics of each HP paper type from the front
panel: select the
icon, then Paper types list > Paper category > Paper type > View
paper details. This may help you to match your non-HP paper with a similar HP paper type.
6.
Load the custom paper. See
Load a roll into the printer on page 36
.
7.
Click Next. The printer performs a color calibration and prints a calibration chart. This can take
up to 10 minutes.
NOTE:
For more information on the processes available in the Color Center, see
the color-management process on page 100
8.
After the new calibration parameters are calculated and stored, you are reminded to create an
ICC profile. Click Done. The custom paper is added to the paper category you selected.
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