Print sharpening media type

Hi
Does anyone know what you should select for the media type under "Print Sharpening" when you are printing to semi gloss paper, should it be Glossy or Matt and what difference will it make?

Thanks Lee, I assumed it was but wanted to be certain.

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I have Photoshop Elements 6. Trying to print pictures on DVD. But under the Media options for printing the CD/DVD option is grayed out so I cannot click on it? any ideas?
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Nothing like driving yourself crazy over a minor point that puts a cog in the wheels of progress. :O)

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Kirby-
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thanks for the feedback.

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