HP Designjet 5000 HP Designjet 5000 series printer - User's Guide - Page 98

Introduction Media & Ink Solutions Front-Panel Printer Options Other Index Solving Problems Image Quality Problems Ink Supply Problems Media Problems Image Error Other Problems Getting Help Media Always make sure that you are using the appropriate media for your image and that it is consistent with your software application. To ensure color accuracy and print-quality performance of the printer, use only media types that have been certified for your printer. Use of non-HP media or HP media not certified for your printer may significantly reduce the color and print quality of your images. For details of HP media, see Physical Characteristics of Media Types. procedures. If the media starts to unwind, it can become difficult to handle. Handling Your Media  Handle film and glossy media by the edges or wear cotton gloves. Skin oils can be transferred to the media leaving finger print marks.  Although the ink systems supplied with this printer have good light fastness, colors will eventually fade or change if exposed to sunlight over a long period of time.  Rewrap partially used rolls if they are not being used and do not stack rolls.  Always keep unused rolls wrapped in the plastic wrap to prevent discoloration.  Keep the media tightly wound on the roll throughout the loading and unloading