How to print on black paper

[Titi131]

How do I print documents on black paper ?

[Garp_senchau]

@Titi131, Welcome to HP Support Community,

Thank you for posting your query; I’m here to help by guiding you through steps to resolve this issue

Printing on black paper with the HP OfficeJet Pro 8138e All-in-One Printer involves specific settings and considerations to ensure the text or images appear as intended. Here are some steps and tips to help you print on black paper:

Use White or Light-Colored Ink:

• HP printers typically use CMYK color printing, which does not include white ink. To print on black paper, you generally need white or light-colored ink that can stand out on the dark background. However, standard OfficeJet printers are not equipped to print with white ink directly.

Design Adjustments:

• When designing your document, use light colors for text and graphics. Yellow, light gray, or other pastel shades will typically show up better against a black background.
• Ensure your design contrasts well with the black paper to improve readability and appearance.

Printer Settings:

• Go to your printer settings from the application you are using to print. Typically, this is found under File > Print > Printer Properties or Preferences.
• Adjust the settings for color intensity and quality to ensure that the chosen colors are as vibrant as possible.

Specialty Papers:

• Use black paper designed for printing, if possible, as this type often supports toner or ink adhesion better than regular colored paper.
• Ensure that your paper type is set to 'Plain Paper' or a similar setting that communicates to your printer to use minimal heat and maximum ink coverage.

Test Print:

• Before printing your final document, perform a test print to ensure the settings produce the desired quality.
• Make adjustments as necessary based on the test results.

Additional Equipment:

• If you frequently need to print on black paper and require white or metallic inks, you might consider a printer designed for specialty applications, such as those used in professional graphics which support such inks.

I hope this helps.

Please feel free to reply here if you have any questions or if you need further clarification on any of the steps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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