HP Color LaserJet 4550 printer family - Software Technical Reference

Readme files
HP Color LaserJet 4550 Software Technical Reference 209
3.1 -- Overview of color management systems
3.2 -- Custom ICC profiles
3.3 -- Enabling CMS support in Macintosh OS
3.4 -- Enabling CMS support in Windows OS
Enabling ICM by right-selecting on the profile
Enabling ICM by from printer properties
3.5 -- Enabling CMS support in specific applications
Color profile filename concentions
Installing color profiles in ICC-compliant applications
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Pagemaker
Adobe Photoshop
CorelDraw
Macromedia Freehand
Microsoft Publisher
Quark Xpress
4. HINTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
4.1 -- Improving color printing
4.2 -- Improving printing speed
4.3 -- Frequently asked questions
5. HP SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES -- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
6. LEGAL STATEMENTS
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1. INTRODUCTION
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1.1 PURPOSE OF THIS README FILE
The Hewlett-Packard Color LaserJet 4550 printers support both automatic and manual PANTONE®* Color
Calibration. The printers are also compatible with color management systems (CMS) using ICC profiles such as
ColorSync on the Macintosh, ICM on Windows, and CMS systems built into application software. This Readme
file provides an introduction to color printing, describes how to print the best simulation of the PANTONE®*
MATCHING SYSTEM colors and describes how to install and use ICC profiles on an HP Color LaserJet 4550
printer.
Note:
The term "HP Color LaserJet 4550" printer refers to the HP Color LaserJet 4550, 4550N, 4550DN, and 4550HDN
printers.
1.2 PRINTING COLOR DOCUMENTS
Getting good results automatically
The HP Color LaserJet 4550 printers provide great color easily and automatically right out-of-the-box. With a
powerful blend of automatic color features, the 4550 series printers generate excellent color results for the
general office user while offering sophisticated tools for the experienced color professional.
To provide excellent color, the HP Color LaserJet 4550 series printers offer several powerful capabilities: