HP Color LaserJet 3000, 3600, 3800 series Printers - User Guide

Managing color
Setting color options to Automatic typically produces the best possible print quality for color documents.
However, you sometimes might want to print a color document in grayscale (black and white) or change
one of the printer color options.
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In Windows, use the settings on the Color tab in the printer driver to print in grayscale or change
the color options.
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When using a Macintosh computer, use the Color Matching pop-up menu in the Print dialog box
to print in grayscale or change the color options.
Print in Grayscale
Select the Print in Grayscale option from the printer driver to print a color document in black and white.
This option is useful for printing color documents that will be photocopied or faxed.
When Print in Grayscale is selected, the printer uses the monochrome mode, which reduces wear on
the color cartridges.
Automatic or manual color adjustment
The Automatic color adjustment option optimizes the neutral-gray color treatment, halftones, and edge
enhancements for each element in a document. For more information, see your printer driver online
Help.
NOTE Automatic is the default setting and is recommended for printing all color documents.
Use the Manual color adjustment option to adjust the neutral-gray color treatment, halftones, and edge
enhancements for text, graphics, and photographs. To gain access to the manual color options, from
the Color tab, select Manual, and then select Settings.
Manual color options
Use manual color adjustment to adjust the Color (or Color Map) and Halftoning options individually
for text, graphics, and photographs.
NOTE In programs that convert text or graphics to raster images, the Photographs settings
also control text and graphics.
Table 6-1 Manual color options
Setting description Setting options
Halftone
Halftone options (available for the HP Color LaserJet
3000 and 3800 Series printers only) affect the color
output resolution and clarity.
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Smooth provides better results for large, solid-filled print areas
and enhances photographs by smoothing color gradations. Select
this option when uniform and smooth area fills are the top priority.
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Detail is useful for text and graphics that require sharp distinctions
among lines or colors, or images that contain a pattern or a high
level of detail. Select this option when sharp edges and details are
the top priority.
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