HP Deskjet 842c Printer - Manual (Page 28)

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Printing Basics
How to choose 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:
• 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.
Use 20-24 lb or 75-90 g/m 2 plain paper for multipurpose,
everyday use.
• Brightness. Some papers are whiter than others and produce
sharper, more vibrant colors. Use HP Premium Photo Paper,
Glossy or HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, Glossy or Matte for
printing 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 is ideal for
two-sided projects.
width = 3 to 8.5 inches
(77 to 216 mm)
length = 5 to 14 inches
(127 to 356 mm)