Setting the color options

Setting the color options

Options on the Color tab control how colors are interpreted and printed from software programs. You can choose either Automatic or Manual color options.

● Select Automatic to optimize the color and halftone settings for text, graphics, and photographs. The Automatic setting provides additional color options for programs and operating systems that support color-management systems. This setting is recommended for printing all color documents.
● Select Manual to adjust the color and halftone settings for text, graphics, and photographs. If you are using a PCL driver, you can adjust the RGB data. If you are using the PS driver, you can adjust RGB or CMYK data.
To set the color options
1. Open the printer driver (see Opening the printer drivers).
2. Click the Color tab.
3. In the Color Options area, select the option that you want to use.
4. If you selected Manual, click Settings to open the Color Settings dialog box. Adjust the individual settings for text, graphics, and photographs. You can also adjust the general printing settings. Click OK.
5. In the Color Themes area, select the RGB Color option that you want to use.
6. Click OK.
HP 3000 3600 3800 Setting the color options