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Paper is only a subset of the portfolio of printing materials that the printer can handle. You can also print on
a wide variety of films, textiles and fabrics, self-adhesive materials, and banner and sign materials.
Throughout this guide, however, these materials are generally referred to as paper.
NOTE: Because the front panel has limited space, the names of the HP paper might be abbreviated and
might not appear in the front panel exactly as they are shown on the packaging label.
NOTE: Because the complete list of supported paper is very long, only the most common paper types
appear in the front panel. If you want to see an HP paper type that does not appear on the front panel,
download the paper preset for the Z6800 from
http://www.hp.com/go/Z6800/paperpresets/ and download
the paper preset for the Z6600 from
http://www.hp.com/go/Z6600/paperpresets/. See Download paper
presets on page 45.
NOTE: The automatic paper-cutter feature is disabled for some of the heaviest paper types, because some
heavy paper can damage the cutter.
Use paper
Choosing the correct paper type for your needs is an essential step in ensuring good print quality. For best
printing results, use only recommended HP paper (see
Supported paper types on page 27), HP papers have
been developed and thoroughly tested to ensure reliable performance. All printing components (printer, ink
system, and paper) have been designed to work together to offer trouble-free operation and ensure optimal
print quality.
Here are some additional tips about paper usage:
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Allow all paper types to adapt to room conditions, out of the packaging, for 24 hours before using them
for printing.
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Handle film and photo paper by the edges, or wear cotton gloves. Skin oils can be transferred to the
paper, leaving fingerprint marks.
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Keep the paper tightly wound on the roll throughout the loading and unloading procedures. To make
sure that the roll stays tightly wound, consider using tape to stick the leading edge of the roll to the
core just before removing the roll from the printer. You can keep the roll taped during storage. If the roll
starts to unwind, it can become difficult to handle.
NOTE: The use of tape to attach the leading edge of the roll is especially important for 76.2-mm (3-in)
cores, in which the inherent stiffness of the printing material can cause the material to loosen and
unwind from its core.
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Whenever you load a roll, the front panel prompts you to specify the paper type that you are loading.
For good print quality, it is essential to specify this correctly. Make sure that the paper name that is
printed on the packaging label matches the description on the front panel.
If you cannot find a specific paper on the front-panel display, download the latest paper preset for the
Z6800 at
http://www.hp.com/go/Z6800/paperpresets/ and for the Z6600 at http://www.hp.com/go/
Z6600/paperpresets/, or select the paper description that best matches the paper name printed on the
packaging label.
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The quality of some images might be reduced if you use a paper type that is unsuitable for your image.
This is especially important to consider when printing on fiber-based papers such as HP Universal
Coated Paper, HP Coated Paper, HP Heavyweight Coated Paper and HP Universal Heavyweight Coated
Paper. Printing images that contain high-saturation area fills on fiber-based papers can create
unwanted wavy patterns as a result of paper expansion. This can ultimately contribute to more severe
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