HP Color LaserJet 5550 series - User Guide

Printing on special media
Use these guidelines when printing on special types of media.
Note
Special media such as envelopes or cardstock should be printed from Tray 1.
To print on any special media, use the following procedure:
1. Load the media in the paper tray.
2. When the printer prompts you for the paper type, select the correct media type for the
paper loaded in the tray. For example, select HIGH GLOSS IMAGES when loading
HP High Gloss Laser Paper
3. In the software application or the printer driver, set the media type to match the media
type that is loaded in the paper tray.
Note
For the best print quality, always verify that the media type selected on the printer control
panel and the media type selected in the application or printer driver match the type of
media loaded in the tray.
Transparencies
When printing on transparencies, use the following guidelines:
● Handle transparencies using the edges. Oils from your fingers deposited on the
transparency can cause print quality problems.
● Use only overhead transparencies recommended for use in this printer. Hewlett-Packard
recommends using HP Color LaserJet Transparencies with this printer. HP products are
designed to work together for optimum printing results.
● In either the software application or the driver, select Transparency as the media type,
or print from a tray that is configured for transparencies. Use the control panel to set the
media type.
For more information about how to access the printer drivers, see
Accessing the printer
drivers.
CAUTION
Transparencies not designed for LaserJet printing will melt in the printer, causing damage to
the printer.
Glossy paper
● In either the software application or the driver, select Glossy, Heavy Glossy, or High
Gloss as the media type, or print from a tray that is configured for glossy paper.
Select Glossy for media weights up to 105 g/m
2
(28 lb bond). Select Heavy glossy for
media weights of 105 g/m
2
(28 lb bond) and heavier.
● Use the control panel to set the media type to GLOSSY or HEAVY GLOSSY for the
input tray being used.
Note
Hewlett-Packard recommends using HP Color LaserJet Soft Gloss paper with this printer.
HP products are designed to work together for optimum printing results. If HP Color LaserJet
Soft Gloss paper is not used with this printer, print quality may be compromised.
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