HP Photosmart C4270 All-in-One Printer - Manual (Page 21)

Choose papers for printing and copying
You can use different types and sizes of paper in the HP All-in-One. Review the following
recommendations to get the best printing and copying quality. If you use plain or photo
paper, the HP All-in-One can automatically detect the paper type and size. If you use
other types of paper, change the paper type and size settings in the software.
This section contains the following topics:
• Recommended papers for printing and copying
• Recommended papers for printing only
• Papers to avoid
Recommended papers for printing and copying
If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically
designed for the type of project you are printing. If you are printing photos, for example,
load HP Premium or HP Premium Plus photo paper in the input tray.
The following is a list of HP papers you can use for copying and printing. Depending on
your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
HP Premium Plus Photo Paper
HP Premium Plus Photo Papers are the best HP photo paper, with image quality and
fade resistance superior to store-processed photos. They are ideal for printing your high-
resolution images for framing or including in a photo album. These papers are available
in several sizes, including 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without tabs), A4, and 8.5 x 11
inch sizes for printing or copying photos from the HP All-in-One.
HP Premium Photo Paper
HP Premium Photo Papers are high-quality, glossy-finish or soft gloss-finish photo
papers. They look and feel like store-processed photos and can be mounted under glass
or in an album. These papers are available in several sizes, including 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6
inch) (with or without tabs), A4, and 8.5 x 11 inch sizes for printing or copying photos from
the HP All-in-One.
HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo Paper
HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo Paper is a sturdy, glossy photo paper that
features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without smudging. It resists water, smears,
fingerprints, and humidity. Your prints have a look and feel comparable to a store-
processed photo. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, and 10 x 15
cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without tabs) for printing or copying photos from the HP All-in-
One. HP Advanced Photo Paper is marked on the nonprinting corners with the following
symbol.
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