HP Deskjet 930cm Printer - Printing on Different Types of Paper and Media

background image

Printing on Different Types of Paper and Media

The

HP Deskjet 930C

series printer is designed to encompass so many different types of print

media that you’re practically set up as a small print shop. This chapter explains how to use the
different printing materials.

Printing Photographs

I want to print…

I should…

8.5 x 11 in. or A4 Photo Paper

1

Pull out the IN tray.

2

Slide out both of the paper guides, and remove all
paper from the IN tray.

3

Insert up to 20 sheets of the photo paper (printable
side down) into the IN tray.

4

Slide the paper guides snugly against the edges of
the paper.

5

Push in the IN tray.

6

From your software program’s File menu, select Print.

7

Choose the print settings that match the type and
size of the photo paper.

8

Print the photos.

HP print settings to choose

Guidelines to remember

Page Setup

- Paper Size: Choose

appropriate paper size

- Orientation: Choose appropriate orientation

Paper Type/Quality

- Paper Type: Choose appropriate photo paper

type

- Print Quality: Choose

Best

Layout

- Pages per Sheet:

1 (Normal)

- Print Both Sides: Unchecked

• For best results use HP Photo Paper.
• The photo needs to be in electronic (digital) form,

before you can print it. Take a digital picture, scan a
photo, or have your local camera shop provide an
electronic file of your photo.

• Use Best for photo paper printing.

background image

16

Using Your Printer Software

2

Printing Greeting Cards and Hagaki

I want to print…

I should…

1

Pull out the IN tray.

2

Slide out both of the paper guides, and remove all
paper from the IN tray.

3

Insert up to 5 cards into the IN tray as far as they
will go.

4

Slide the paper guides snugly against the edges of
the cards.

5

Push in the IN tray.

6

From your software program’s File menu, select Print.

7

Choose the print settings that match the type and
size of the cards.

8

Print the cards.

HP print settings to choose

Guidelines to remember

Page Setup

- Paper Size: Choose

appropriate card size

- Orientation: Choose

Portrait

icon

Paper Type/Quality

- Paper Type: Choose greeting card type or

Plain Paper

or

Inkjet Paper

for Hagaki

- Print Quality: Choose

Normal

Layout

- Pages per Sheet:

1 (Normal)

- Print Both Sides: Unchecked

• For best results use HP Greeting Card Paper.
• For Hagaki, use Plain Paper or Inkjet Paper.
• Use

Plain Paper

setting to print Hagaki’s address side.

• If you have pre-folded greeting cards, unfold the

cards, then load the cards into the IN tray.

• Align the card edges before inserting the cards.
• For ease of loading small cards, pull out the IN tray

and raise the OUT Tray Flap. After you have inserted
the cards, push the IN tray in and lower the OUT Tray
Flap.

• If you get an “out of paper” message, make sure the

media is positioned properly in the IN tray. Place the
media on the right side and towards the printer. The
IN tray should be pushed in so that the paper length
guide can hold the media in place.

background image

Using Your Printer Software

2

17

Printing Envelopes and Other Small Media

I want to print…

I should…

Single envelope and small media [sized
between 77 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in.) and 100 x
148 mm (4 x 5 5/8 in.)]

1

Slide the envelope, with its flap side on the left and
flap facing up, or other small media, into the single
envelope slot. Push the envelope in until it stops.

2

From your software program’s File menu, select Print.

3

Choose the print settings that match the type and
size of the envelope.

4

Print the envelope.

HP print settings to choose

Guidelines to remember

Page Setup

- Paper Size: Choose

appropriate envelope size

- Orientation: Choose

Portrait

icon

Paper Type/Quality

- Paper Type: Choose

Plain Paper

- Print Quality: Choose

Normal

Layout

- Pages per Sheet:

1 (Normal)

- Print Both Sides: Unchecked

• Make sure the OUT Tray Flap is in the down position.
• Avoid envelopes that have clasps or windows.
• Avoid envelopes that are shiny or embossed,

envelopes with thick, irregular, or curled edges, or
envelopes that are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise
damaged.

• If your software program includes an envelope-

printing feature, follow those instructions instead of
the procedure here.

background image

18

Using Your Printer Software

2

I want to print…

I should…

Stack envelopes

1

Pull out the IN tray.

2

Slide out both of the paper guides, and remove all
paper from the IN tray.

3

Slide up to 15 envelopes, with their flap side on the
left and flap facing up, into the IN tray as far as they
will go.

4

Slide the paper guides snugly against the edges of
the envelopes.

5

Push in the IN tray.

6

From your software program’s File menu, select Print.

7

Choose the print settings that match the type and
size of the envelopes.

8

Print the envelopes.

HP print settings to choose

Guidelines to remember

Page Setup

- Paper Size: Choose

appropriate envelope size

- Orientation: Choose

Portrait

icon

Paper Type/Quality

- Paper Type: Choose

Plain Paper

- Print Quality: Choose

Normal

Layout

- Pages per Sheet:

1 (Normal)

- Print Both Sides: Unchecked

• Never load more than 15 envelopes at one time.
• Align the envelope edges before inserting them.
• Avoid envelopes that have clasps or windows.
• Avoid envelopes that are shiny or embossed,

envelopes with thick, irregular, or curled edges, or
envelopes that are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise
damaged.

• If your software program includes an envelope-

printing feature, follow those instructions instead of
the procedure here.

background image

Using Your Printer Software

2

19

Printing Small Media

I want to print…

I should…

Small Media (larger than 100 x 148 mm
(4 x 5 5/8 in.)

1

Make sure the IN tray is pushed in.

2

Raise the OUT Tray Flap to the up position.

3

Insert small media into the IN tray as far as they
will go.

4

Slide the paper guides snugly against the edges of
the media.

5

Lower the OUT Tray Flap.

6

Choose the print settings that match the type and
size of the cards.

7

Print.

HP print settings to choose

Guidelines to remember

Page Setup

- Paper Size: Choose

appropriate card size

- Orientation: Choose

Portrait

icon

Paper Type/Quality

- Paper Type: Choose

Plain Paper

- Print Quality: Choose

Normal

Layout

- Pages per Sheet:

1

- Print Both Sides: Unchecked

• Align the card edges before inserting the cards.
• If you get an “out of paper” message, make sure that

the photo paper or other small media is positioned
properly in the IN tray. Place the media on the right
side and towards the printer. The IN tray should be
pushed in so that the paper length guide can hold
the media in place.

• If your media is smaller than 100 x 148 mm (4 x 5 5/8

inches, use the single envelope slot to load your
media one sheet at a time.

background image

20

Using Your Printer Software

2

Printing Labels

I want to print…

I should…

1

Pull out the IN tray.

2

Slide out both of the paper guides, and remove all
paper from the IN tray.

3

Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them,
then align the label edges. Insert up to 20 label
sheets (label side down).

4

Slide the paper guides snugly against the sheets.

5

Push in the IN tray.

6

From your software program’s File menu, select
Print.

7

Choose the print settings that match the type and
size of labels.

8

Print the labels.

HP print settings to choose

Guidelines to remember

Page Setup

- Paper Size: Choose

A4

or

Letter (8.5x11 in.)

- Orientation: Choose appropriate orientation

Paper Type/Quality

- Paper Type: Choose

Plain Paper

- Print Quality: Choose

Normal

Layout

- Pages per Sheet:

1 (Normal)

- Print Both Sides: Unchecked

• Use only paper labels that are designed specifically

for use with inkjet printers.

• Never load more than 20 sheets at one time.
• Use only full sheets of labels.
• Make sure the sheets are not sticky, wrinkled, or

pulling away from their protective backing.

Do not

use plastic or clear labels. The ink will not dry

when used with plastic or clear labels.

background image

Using Your Printer Software

2

21

Printing Transparencies

I want to print…

I should…

1

Slide out both of the paper guides, and remove all
paper from the IN tray.

2

Fan the edges of the transparency sheets to
separate them, then align the edges.

3

Insert a stack of up to 25 transparency sheets, rough
side down and the adhesive strip towards the printer.

4

Slide the paper guides snugly against the
transparencies.

5

Push in the IN tray.

6

From your software program’s File menu, select
Print.

7

Choose the print settings that match the type and
size of the transparencies.

8

Print the transparencies.

9

The printer waits for transparencies to dry before
releasing them automatically. Press the

Resume

Button

to continue printing.

HP print settings to choose

Guidelines to remember

Page Setup

- Paper Size: Choose

appropriate size

- Orientation: Choose appropriate orientation

Paper Type/Quality

- Paper Type: Choose transparency type
- Print Quality: Choose

Normal

or

Best

Layout

- Pages per Sheet:

1 (Normal)

- Print Both Sides: Unchecked

• For best results, use HP Premium Inkjet Transparency

Film or HP Premium Inkjet Rapid-dry Transparencies.
The film coating on HP Premium Inkjet Rapid-Dry
Transparencies is especially developed to work with
HP inks, giving you crisp images and text and the
fastest drying times. In addition, they won’t jam your
printer.

background image

22

Using Your Printer Software

2

Printing Iron-on Transfers

I want to print…

I should…

1

Pull out the IN tray.

2

Slide out both of the paper guides, and remove all
paper from the IN tray.

3

Load the iron-on transfer paper with the printable
side down.

4

Slide the paper guides snugly against the sheets.

5

Push in the IN tray.

6

From your software program’s File menu, select
Print.

7

Choose the print settings that match the type and
size of your iron-on transfers.

8

Print your transfer.

HP print settings to choose

Guidelines to remember

Page Setup

- Paper Size: Choose

appropriate size

- Orientation: Choose appropriate orientation

Paper Type/Quality

- Paper Type: Choose

HP Premium Inkjet

Paper

- Print Quality: Choose

Best

Layout

- Pages per Sheet:

1 (Normal)

- Print Both Sides: Unchecked

• If you want the text or picture on your t-shirt as you

see it on the screen, flip the document by clicking

Mirror Image

.

• For best results, use HP Iron-On T-Shirt Transfers.

background image

Using Your Printer Software

2

23

Printing Banners

I want to print…

I should…

1

Tear off the number of sheets (up to 20)
you need.

2

Tear off and discard the perforated strips, if
any.

3

Pull out the IN tray.

4

Slide out the paper guides, and remove all
paper from the IN tray.

5

Raise the OUT Tray Flap and leave it in the
up position to print your banners.

6

Put the banner paper in the IN tray so that
the unattached edge of the banner paper
stack is toward the printer.

7

Slide the paper guides snugly against the
sheets.

8

Push in the IN tray.

9

From your software program’s File menu,
select pring.

10

Choose the print settings that match the
type, size, and orientation of the banner.

11

Print the banner.

HP print settings to choose

Guidelines to remember

Page Setup

- Paper Size: Choose

U.S. Letter Banner

or

A4 Banner

- Orientation: Choose appropriate orientation

Paper Type/Quality

- Paper Type: Choose

Plain Paper

or

HP Banner Paper

- Print Quality: Choose

Normal

Layout

- Pages per Sheet:

1 (Normal)

- Print Both Sides: Unchecked

• When printing banners, be sure that the OUT Tray

Flap is placed in the up position.

• For best results, use HP Banner Paper.
• If you are having problems printing a banner, see

“Banners aren’t printing correctly.” on page 45.

background image

24

Using Your Printer Software

2

Printing Posters

I want to print…

I should…

1

Pull out the IN tray.

1

Slide out both of the paper guides, and load paper
in the IN tray.

2

Slide the paper guides snugly against the sheets.

3

Push in the IN tray.

4

From your software program’s File menu, select
Print.

5

Choose the print settings that match the type and
size of your poster.

6

Print your poster.

HP print settings to choose

Guidelines to remember

Page Setup

- Paper Size: Choose

appropriate size

- Orientation: Choose appropriate orientation

Paper Type/Quality

- Paper Type: Choose

Plain Paper

- Print Quality: Choose

Normal

Layout

- Tiling: Select this option
- Pages per Sheet:

2x2

,

3x3

, or

4x4

- Print Both Sides: Unchecked

• After printing, trim the edges on each sheet and tape

the sheets together.

background image

Using Your Printer Software

2

25

Two-Sided Printing

I want to print…

I should…

Manual Two-Sided Printing
Book Binding

Tablet Binding

1

Remove all paper from the OUT tray.

2

Load paper into the IN tray.

3

Slide the paper guides snugly against the sheets.

4

Push in the IN tray.

5

From your software program’s File menu, select
Print.

6

Choose the print settings that match the type and
size of your paper.

7

Begin printing.

8

Carefully follow the reloading instructions
displayed on your computer screen.

9

When the paper is properly reloaded, click

Continue

in the message box on your computer

screen.

HP print settings to choose

Guidelines to remember

Page Setup

- Paper Size: Choose

appropriate size

- Orientation: Choose appropriate orientation

Paper Type/Quality

- Paper Type: Choose appropriate type
- Print Quality: Choose

Normal

Layout

- Pages per Sheet: 1 (Normal)
- Print Both Sides: Check this box, then choose

the

Book

icon (for binding on the side) or

Tablet

icon (for binding at the top). Uncheck

Automatic

.

• The printer prints one side of the paper first. Then, a

message on your computer screen tells you how to
reload the paper and resume printing. The reverse
side of the paper is then printed.

• If you want to do two-sided printing automatically,

you can purchase a Two-Sided Printing Module. This
accessory may not be available in all countries (see
“Supplies and Accessories” on page 51 for ordering
information).

background image

26

Using Your Printer Software

2

Printing on Legal (8.5 x 14 in.)Paper

I want to print…

I should…

1

Raise the OUT Tray Flap and pull out the
IN tray.

2

Slide out both of the paper guides.

3

Insert a stack of legal-sized paper into the IN
tray, printable side down.
Make sure you slide the paper as far as it will
go into the IN tray, leaving the remainder of
the paper resting over the edge of the IN
tray.

4

Slide the paper width guide snugly against
the stack.

5

Lower the OUT Tray Flap.

6

Choose the appropriate print settings.

7

Print your document.

HP print settings to choose

Guidelines to remember

Page Setup

- Paper Size: Choose

Legal (85 x 14 in.)

- Orientation: Choose appropriate orientation

Paper Type/Quality

- Paper Type: Choose appropriate type
- Print Quality: Choose

Normal

Layout

- Pages per Sheet: 1
- Print Both Sides: Unchecked

• Leave IN tray out when printing on

Legal (8.5 x 14

in.)

paper.

• Legal paper will extend over edge of IN tray.

background image

Using Your Printer Software

2

27