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ENWW 8 Selecting and using media 179
Determining media type
If you have media that is not mentioned in table 3 on page 175, you can determine the type
setting by using the following criteria.
Note Set the type at the control panel when you load the trays, and in the printer driver when
you print your print job. See “Setting media size and type” on page 164 for more information.
Determining weight
To determine the media’s weight, see the label on the media packaging. If the label does
not specify a weight, note the thickness and flexibility of the media. Generally, the thicker
and less flexible media is, the greater is its weight. See “Paper-weight equivalence” on
page 183.
Matte versus glossy
To determine the media’s finish, see the label on the media packaging. If the label does
not specify a finish, look to see if the media is smooth and shiny. If so, you will probably get
the best print quality by using one of the glossy types (depending on its weight). If the
media is not smooth and shiny, it probably has a matte finish.
Weight Finish Type
Less than 75 g/m
2
(20-lb bond) any LIGHT<75 g/m
2
75 g/m
2
(20-lb bond) through 105 g/m
2
(28-lb bond) matte PLAIN
75 g/m
2
(20-lb bond) through 105 g/m
2
(28-lb bond) glossy GLOSSY 75-105 g/m
2
106 g/m
2
(29-lb bond) through 163 g/m
2
(43-lb bond) matte HEAVY 106-163 g/m
2
106 g/m
2
(29-lb bond) through 163 g/m
2
(43-lb bond) glossy HEAVY GLOSSY (if
using HP-brand
media)
NON HP HEAVY
GLOSSY (if using non-
HP-brand media)
164 g/m
2
(44-lb bond) and heavier any CARDSTOCK>164 g/m
2