HP 3000CP User Manual

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Controlling the Overall appearance of a Print

Printing Speeds and Print Quality

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Using Coated Paper and Heavy Coated Paper with Productivity Mode

You should always select the media type in the front-panel menu that matches the
media type you have loaded in the printer, with one exception:
■ If you are loading Coated paper or Heavy coated paper, and you intend to print in

Productivity mode, you can select either Coated paper or Heavy coated paper
in the front-panel menu selection.

– For Faster Printing

Select Productivity print mode with Coated paper media type in the front
panel for faster printing. This mode is not recommended for images
containing gradient fills.

– For Better Print Quality

Select Productivity print mode with Heavy coated paper media type in the
front panel for better print quality.

NOTE

In most cases, settings in your application software or printer driver override
any settings you make on the front panel of the printer.