Operation Manual

Printer settings tips
Printer settings tips (Windows)
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To change default print settings, open the HP printer software, click Print & Scan , and then click Set
Preferences. For information how to open the printer software, see Open the HP printer software
(Windows) on page 20.
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You can use printing shortcuts to save time setting desired printing preferences. A printing shortcut
stores the settings that are appropriate for a particular type of job, so that you can set all the options
with a single click. To use a shortcut, go to the Printing Shortcuts or Printing Shortcut tab, select the
desired shortcut, and then click
OK.
To add a new printing shortcut, select an existing shortcut similar to the one you want to create, set the
desired printing preferences in the Printing Shortcuts or Printing Shortcut tab, click Save As and enter
a name, and then click OK.
To delete a printing shortcut, select it, and then click Delete.
NOTE: You cannot delete the default printing shortcuts.
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To understand paper and paper tray settings:
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Paper sizes or Paper Size: Select the paper size you loaded in the input tray.
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Paper type or Media: Select the paper type you are using.
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To understand color or black and white settings:
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Color: Uses ink from all cartridges for full color prints.
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Black & White or Black Ink Only: Uses the black ink only for normal or lower quality black and
white prints.
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High Quality Grayscale: Uses ink from both the color and black cartridges to produce a wider range
of black and grey tones for high quality black and white prints.
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To understand print quality settings:
The print quality is measured in print resolution dots per inch (dpi). Higher dpi produces clearer and
more detailed prints, but slows print speed and might use more ink.
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Draft: Lowest dpi typically used when ink levels are low or when high quality prints are not needed.
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Normal: Suitable for most print jobs.
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Best: Better dpi than Normal.
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Print in Max DPI: Highest dpi setting available for print quality.
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HP Real Life Technologies: This feature smooths and sharpens images and graphics for improved
print quality.
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To understand page and layout settings:
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Orientation: Select Portrait for vertical prints or Landscape for horizontal prints.
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Print on Both Sides Manually: Manually ip the pages after one side of the paper prints out so that
you can print on both sides of the paper.
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