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You can change the settings in the printer properties to accommodate the types of jobs you are printing. The following settings are available depending on the printer driver you are using:
●Best Quality (ProRes 1200): This prints at 1200 dpi (dots per inch) and provides the best print quality.
●Faster Printing (FastRes 1200): The resolution is rendered differently so that the job can print faster. This is the default setting.
●1200 dpi
●600 dpi
●300 dpi
●Custom: This prints the same as the Faster Printing setting, but you can change the scale patterns.
●EconoMode (Save Toner): Text is printed using less toner. This setting is useful when you are printing drafts.
Changing the resolution can change the formatting of your text.
To temporarily change print quality settings
To change the print quality settings only for the current software application’s use, access the properties through the Print Setup menu in the application you are using to print. See Changing settings from your computer for more information.
To change print quality settings for all future jobs
You can access print quality settings by selecting Printers from the Windows Start menu, then accessing the properties for the product. The settings are on the Finishing tab (Windows) under Print Quality settings in the printer properties. To view the details of each setting, click Details. For Macintosh OS 9.1 select the Imaging Options screen.
To enable EconoMode (save toner)
An excellent way to extend the life of your print cartridge is by using EconoMode. EconoMode uses substantially less toner than normal printing. The printed image is lighter, but it is adequate for printing drafts or proofs.
To enable EconoMode, access the printer properties. On the Finishing tab (Windows) or the Imaging Options screen (Macintosh OS 9.1) under Print Quality, select EconoMode. For Macintosh OS X use the Device Configuration Utility:
1Open the HP LaserJet Director.
2Choose Tools.
3Choose Device Configuration.
4Choose the Print tab.
5On the Print Quality menu, choose to turn EconoMode On.
See Changing settings from your computer for instructions on enabling EconoMode for all future jobs.
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