HP Printer Utility (Mac OS)

The HP Printer Utility contains tools to configure print settings, calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print configuration and test pages, order supplies online, and find website support information.

To open the HP Printer Utility

1.Double-click the Macintosh HD icon on the desktop.

2.Select Library, and then select Printers.

3.Select hp, select Utilities, and then select HP Printer Selector.

4.Select the printer, and then click Launch Utility.

HP Printer Utility panels

The following options are available on the HP Printer Utility:

Panel Contents

Information And Support

•Supplies Status

Displays ink levels and information for the print cartridges.

•WOW!

Prints a sample page to view the print output quality.

•HP Support

Provides access to the HP website where you can register the printer, find support for the printer, and find information about returning and recycling used printing supplies.

•Clean

Cleans the print cartridges.

•Device Information

Prints a configuration page that provides information about the printer.

•Travel Info

Provides information about purchasing print cartridges while traveling.

•Align

Aligns the print cartridges for best possible print quality.

•Test

Prints a test page to help identify printing problems.

•Calibrate Color

Adjusts color to correct problems with tint.

Printer Settings • Direct Print Settings

Specifies paper type, size, and print quality for Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) and personal digital assistant (PDA) printing.

•Power Management

Displays battery charge level and provides setting to turn off the battery after a specified period of time.

•Network Settings

Configures IP settings for network connectivity.

•Bluetooth Settings

Configures Bluetooth settings for wireless printing (only available when a USB cable is connected).

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