HP Color LaserJet 8550 Multifunction Printer series - Manual (Page 41)

40 2 Using the Printer Control Panel EN
Configuring Media Type and Size
Configure the media type (such as plain paper, letterhead, or
transparencies) for each of the input trays. If the media type and size
have been correctly configured for the input trays, the printer will print
based on the type and size of media and will automatically use the
correct input tray. Configuring the media type is beneficial for several
reasons:
z Setting the media type prevents printing on the wrong, possibly
expensive, media.
z The printer will automatically adjust its print speed to
accommodate special media (such as card stock, labels, and
transparencies). These adjustments will give the best quality
output, saving time and resources.
Note If the media type is not set properly, the printer might not print on the
correct media or at the correct speed for the media type, which can
result in poor print quality.