Printing on transparencies, Printing on transparencies -18 – HP 1100dtn User Manual
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In the Type pull-down menu, select the specific type of envelope or card you are using
(such as HP Glossy Greeting Card Paper).
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Change any other settings if necessary, then click OK.
Printing on transparencies
You can print transparencies from Tray 1. For best results, use HP Premium Plus Inkjet
Transparency Film, which is specifically designed to work with the printer, or other
transparency film that is designed for inkjet printers.
To load transparencies
1
Remove all media from Tray 1. Insert the transparencies with the rough side down and the
adhesive strip pointing forward.
2
Slide the width and length guides until they stop at the edge of the transparencies. Slide
the tray back into its closed and locked position.
To print transparencies (Windows)
1
On the File menu, click Print, and then click Properties. (The actual steps can vary; this
is the most common method.)
2
On the Paper/Quality tab, under Print Quality, select Best in the drop-down menu.
Note
Use Best mode to print transparencies. Because this mode provides a longer drying time, it
ensures that the ink dries completely before the next page is delivered to the output tray.
3
Under Type is, select Transparency Films.
4
Under Size is, select the appropriate size for the transparency you are printing.
5
Change any other print settings, if necessary, and then click OK.
6
Send your job to print.
7
Remove each sheet of media as it prints and set aside to dry. Allowing wet media to stack
up may cause smearing.
To print transparencies (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x)
1
On the File menu, click Page Setup.
2
In the Page Size pull-down menu, select size, change any other settings, and click OK.
3
On the File menu, click Print.
4
On the Paper Type/Quality panel, select Transparency Film from the Group pull-down
menu.
5
In the Type pull-down menu, select the specific transparency type you are using (such as
HP Premium Plus Inkjet Transparency film).
6
Click the Quality tab and select Best.
Note
Use Best mode to print transparencies. This mode provides a longer drying time and ensures
that the ink dries completely before the next page exits the printer.
7
Change any other print settings if necessary, then click OK.
8
Remove each sheet of media as it prints and set aside to dry. Allowing wet media to stack
up might cause smearing.