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Color selection process
The user selects the color in the application, but the operating system
might convert or modify some characteristics of the color before
sending the information to the printer driver. The printer driver might
also modify color characteristics depending upon the selected output
mode.
Any color characteristics not addressed by the printer driver or
applications are set to the printer default. The default color might not
match the color the user selected.
Customizing color output through printer
drivers
The printer driver, which is installed with your printer software, enables
your software applications to use the features of the printer. It also gives
you customized control of color text, graphics, and photos.
The method of accessing your printer driver depends on your
computer’s operating system. For specific instructions on accessing
printer drivers, see the printer driver’s Readme file, which is included on
the printing system CD-ROM.
The following color control features are available only through your
HP printer driver. See the printer driver’s on-line Help for details on
color settings and their effect on printed output.
Halftone options
Halftone options affect the resolution and clarity of your color output.
You can select halftone settings for text, graphics, and photos
independently. The two halftone options are smooth and detail.
The smooth option provides better results for large, solid-filled print
areas. It also enhances photos by smoothing out fine color gradations.
The detail option is useful for text and graphics that require sharp
distinctions among lines or colors, such as images that contain a
pattern or a high level of detail.
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