How to Darken Print on HP Printer - Adjusting Darkness Settings

Adjusting the lighter/darker (contrast) setting

The lighter/darker setting affects the lightness or darkness (contrast) of the copy. Use the following procedure to change the contrast for the current copy job only.

To adjust the lighter/darker setting for the current job

1.On the device control panel, press Lighter/Darker to see the current contrast setting.

2.Use the < or the > button to adjust the setting. Move the slider to the left to make the copy lighter than the original, or move the slider to the right to make the copy darker than the original.

3.Press Start Copy to save the selection and immediately start the copy job, or press Menu/Enter to save the selection without starting the job.

NOTE The change in the setting remains active for about two minutes after the copy job has been completed. During this time, Settings=Custom appears on the device control- panel display.

To adjust the default lighter/darker setting

NOTE The default lighter/darker setting affects all copy jobs.

1.On the device control panel, press Menu/Enter.

2.Use the < or the > button to select Copy setup, and then press Menu/Enter.

3.Use the < or the > button to select Def. Light/dark, and then press Menu/Enter.

4.Use the < or the > button to adjust the setting. Move the slider to the left to make all of the copies lighter than the original, or move the slider to the right to make all of the copies darker than the original.

5.Press Menu/Enter to save the selection.

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HP M1005 manual Adjusting the lighter/darker contrast setting, To adjust the lighter/darker setting for the current job

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HP LaserJet M1005 MFP Page HP LaserJet M1005 MFP Copyright and License Table of contents Copy Using the devicePrinting Managing and maintaining the device Problem solvingScan Appendix a Accessories and ordering information Appendix B Service and support Appendix C Device specifications Appendix D Regulatory information125 127 Viii Device basics Device features Print Back view Device partsFront view Control panel Menu/Enter/OK button Software Minimum system requirements Supported operating systemsWindows requirements Macintosh requirements Software installation Windows Macintosh Printer driverPrinter-driver Help Changing printer-driver settings Preferences Installing Windows device software Uninstalling Windows device softwareSoftware for Windows HP LaserJet Scan software Software for Macintosh Installing Macintosh device softwareUninstalling Macintosh device software Enww Media specifications General guidelines Choosing paper and other mediaHP media Media to avoid Media that can damage the device Paper Guidelines for using mediaSymptom Problem with paper Colored paper Custom-size mediaLabels Transparencies Envelopes with double-side seams EnvelopesEnvelope construction Card stock and heavy media Envelopes with adhesive strips or flapsEnvelope storage Card stock construction Letterhead and preprinted forms Supported media weights and sizes Media Dimensions1 Weight Capacity2 2Tray 1 specifications Printing and storage environment Enww Using the device Loading media Loading documents to copy or scanLoading input trays Priority input tray Main input tray tray Print-settings priorities Controlling print jobsSelecting a source Selecting a type or size Using the device control panel Changing the default media size and typeTo change the default media size Changing the control-panel display language To change the default media type Printing Using features in the Windows printer driver Creating and using quick setsTo create a quick set To use quick sets Creating and using watermarks Resizing documentsTo use an existing watermark To reduce or enlarge a document Setting a custom paper size from the printer driver Using different paper and printing coversPrinting a blank first page or last Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper Printing on both sides On the Finishing tab, select Print on Both Sides Manually Enww Using features in the Macintosh printer driver Creating and using presetsTo create a preset To use presets Printing a cover page Macintosh Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper Macintosh Printing on both sides Macintosh Manual Duplex area, select Print on Both Sides Manually Enww Using archive print Printing on special media Canceling a print job Copy Canceling a copy job Starting a copy job To adjust the copy quality for the current job To adjust the default copy quality To adjust the default lighter/darker setting Adjusting the lighter/darker contrast settingTo adjust the lighter/darker setting for the current job Adjusting the copy size Reduction/enlargement settingsReducing or enlarging copies To reduce or enlarge copies for the current job To adjust the default copy size Copying multiple pages on one sheet of paper To change the number of copies for the current job To change the default number of copiesChanging the number of copies Media-size settings Media-type settingsTo change the default media-size setting Copying onto media of different types and sizes To change the default media-type setting type Copying a two-sided original to a two-sided document Copying two-sided documentsCopying a two-sided original to a one-sided document Copying two-sided documents To copy a book Copying photos and booksTo copy a photo Viewing copy settings Enww Scan Understanding scanning methods Scanning by using HP LaserJet Scan Windows Canceling a scan job Scanning by using other software Using TWAIN-compliant and WIA-compliant softwareScanning from a TWAIN-enabled program To scan from a TWAIN-enabled program To scan a book Scanning a photo or a bookTo scan a photo Scanning by using optical character recognition OCR software Readiris Scanner resolution and color Color Resolution and color guidelinesResolution Managing and maintaining the device Information pages Name Description Instructions Managing supplies Checking supplies status Storing suppliesReplacing and recycling supplies HP policy on non-HP supplies Enww Cleaning the device To clean the exteriorTo clean the scanner glass To clean the lid backing To clean the paper path Changing the print cartridge Enww Problem solving Problem-solving checklist Step Verification step Possible problems Solutions Number Step Verification step Possible problems Does the device print from the computer? 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