HP Color LaserJet 3600 User Manual
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Automatic media type sensing (auto sense mode) The HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers can automatically classify media into one of the following categories: ● Plain ● Transparency ● Glossy ● Extra-heavy glossy ● Glossy film ● Heavy ● Light The automatic media type sensor functions only when that tray is configured to Any Type Plain. Configuring a tray to any other type, such as Bond or Glossy , deactivates the media sensor in that tray. NOTEGet optimal performance with the automatic media sensing feature when using original HP media designed for use in HP color LaserJet printers. Tray 1 sensing Full sensing (default) ● The printer stops at each page to sense media type. ● This is the best mode for using mixed media in a single print job. Expanded sensing ● Each time the printer begins a print job, it stops the fi rst page to sense the type. ● The printer assumes that the second and all subsequent pages are of the same media type as the first page. ● This is the second-fastest mode, and is usef ul for using stacks of the same media type. Transparency ● The printer does not stop any pages for sensing but distinguishes between transparencies (Transparency mode) and paper (Normal mode). ● This is the fastest mode and is useful for high-volume printing in Normal mode. ENWW Automatic media type sensing (auto sense mode) 67
Tray 2 or tray 3 sensing Expanded sensing ●The printer stops the first five pages fed from each paper tray to sense the type and averages the five results. ● The printer assumes that the sixth and all subseq uent pages are of the same media type, until the printer is turned off or goes into sl eep mode, or until the tray is opened. Transparency only (default) ● The printer does not stop any pages for sens ing but distinguishes between transparencies (Transparency mode) and paper (Normal mode). ● This is the fastest mode and is useful for high-volume printing in Normal mode. 68 Chapter 4 Printing tasks ENWW
Using features in the Windows printer driver When you print from a software program, many of the product features are available from the printer driver. For complete information about the features that are available in the printer driver, see the printer- driver Help. The following features are described in this section: ● Creating and using quick sets ● Using watermarks ● Resizing documents ● Setting a custom paper size from the printer driver ● Using different paper and printing covers ● Printing a blank first page ● Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper ● Setting the color options ● Using the HP Digital Imaging Options dialog box ● Using the Services tab NOTE Settings in the printer driver and softwar e program generally override control-panel settings. Software-program settings genera lly override printer-driver settings. Creating and using quick sets Use quick sets to save the current driver settings for reuse. Quick sets are available on most printer- driver tabs. You can save up to 25 Print Task Quick Sets. To create a quick set 1. Open the printer driver (see Opening the printer drivers ). 2. Select the print settings that you want to use. 3. In the Print Task Quick Sets box, type a name for the quick set. 4. Click Save. To use quick sets 1. Open the printer driver (see Opening the printer drivers ). 2. Select the quick set that you want to use from the Print Task Quick Sets drop-down list. 3. Click OK. NOTE To use printer-driver def ault settings, select Default Print Settings from the Print Task Quick Sets drop-down list. ENWW Using features in the Windows printer driver 69
Using watermarks A watermark is a notice, such as Confidential, that is printed in the background of each page of a document. 1. Open the printer driver (see Opening the printer drivers ). 2. From the Effects tab, click the Watermarks drop-down list. 3. Click the watermark that you want to use. To create a new watermark, click Edit. 4. If you want the watermark to appear only on the first page of the document, click First Page Only . 5. Click OK. To remove the watermark, click (none) in the Watermarks drop-down list. Resizing documents Use the document resizing options to scale a document to a percentage of its normal size. You can also choose to print a document on a different size paper, with or without scaling. To reduce or enlarge a document 1. Open the printer driver (see Opening the printer drivers ). 2. On the Effects tab, next to % of Normal Size , type the percentage by which you want to reduce or enlarge your document. You can also use the scroll bar to adjust the percentage. 3. Click OK. To print a document onto a different paper size 1. Open the printer driver (see Opening the printer drivers ). 2. On the Effects tab, click Print Document On . 3. Select the paper size to print on. 4. To print the document without scaling it t o f it , m a k e s u r e t h a t t h e Scale to Fit option is not selected. 5. Click OK. Setting a custom paper size from the printer driver 1.Open the printer driver (see Opening the printer drivers ). 2. On the Paper or Paper/Quality tab, click Custom. 3. On the Custom Paper Size window, type the name of the custom paper size. 4. Type the paper-size length and width. If you type a size that is too small or too large, the driver adjusts the size to the minimum or maximum size that is allowed. 5. If necessary, click the button to change the unit of measure between millimeters and inches. 70 Chapter 4 Printing tasks ENWW
6.Click Save. 7. Click Close . The name that you saved appears in the paper-size list for future use. Using different paper and printing covers Follow these instructions for printing a first page that is different from other pages in the print job. 1.Open the printer driver (see Opening the printer drivers ). 2. On the Paper or Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate paper for the first page of the print job. 3. Click Use Different Paper/Covers . 4. In the list box, click the pages or covers that you want to print on different paper. 5. To print front or back covers, you must also select Add Blank or Preprinted Cover. 6. Select the appropriate paper type or sour ce for the other pages of the print job. NOTEThe paper size must be the same for all pages of the print job. Printing a blank first page 1.Open the printer driver (see Opening the printer drivers ). 2. On the Paper or Paper/Quality tab, click Use Different Paper/Covers . 3. In the list box, click Front Cover. 4. Click Add Blank or Preprinted Cover . Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. 1.Open the printer driver (see Opening the printer drivers ). 2. Click the Finishing tab. 3. In the section for Document Options , select the number of pages that you want to print on each sheet (1, 2, 4, 6, 9, or 16). 4. If the number of pages is greater than 1, select the correct options for Print Page Borders and Page Order. 5. Click OK. The product is now set to print the number of pages per sheet that you have selected. ENWW Using features in the Windows printer driver 71
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 addition al color options for program s 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 da ta. 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. Using the HP Digital Im aging Options dialog box Use HP Digital Imaging Options to print better-quality photos and images. NOTEHP Digital Imaging Options are available for Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. The following options are available on the HP Digital Imaging Options dialog box: ● Contrast Enhancement : Enhance colors and contrast for washed-out photos. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to brighten areas of photos that need adjustment. ● Digital Flash: Adjust the exposure in dark areas of photos to bring out detail. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to balance lightness and darkness. ● SmartFocus : Enhance the image quality and clarity of low resolution images such as those downloaded from the Internet. Click On to allow the printer software to sharpen details in the image. ● Sharpness : Adjust the image sharpness to your preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to set the level of sharpening for the image. ● Smoothing : Soften an image. Click Automatic to allow the printer so ftware to set the level of smoothing for the image. Opening the HP Digital Imaging Options dialog box 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then click the HP Digital Imaging button. 72 Chapter 4 Printing tasks ENWW
NOTEIf you installed the HP Image Zone software, you can use it to edit and further enhance digital photos. Using the Services tab NOTE The Services tab is not available for Windows 9x. If the product is connected to a network, use the Services tab to obtain product and supply-status information. Click the Device and Supplies status icon to open the Device Status page of the HP Embedded Web Server. This page shows the current status of the product, the percentage of life remaining for each supply, and information for ordering supplies. ENWW Using features in the Windows printer driver 73
Using features in the Macintosh printer driver When you print from a software program, many of the printer features are available from the printer driver. For complete information about the features that are available in the printer driver, see the printer- driver Help. The following features are described in this section: ● Creating and using presets in Mac OS X ● Printing a cover page ● Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper ● Setting the color options NOTE Settings in the printer driver and software program generally override control-panel settings. Software-program settings general ly override printer-driver settings. Creating and using presets in Mac OS X Use presets to save the current printer driver settings for reuse. To create a preset 1.Open the printer driver (see Opening the printer drivers ). 2. Select the print settings. 3. In the Presets box, click Save As... , and type a name for the preset. 4. Click OK. To use presets 1. Open the printer driver (see Opening the printer drivers ). 2. In the Presets menu, select the preset that you want to use. NOTE To use printer-driver defa ult settings, select the Standard preset. Printing a cover page You can print a separate cover page for your document that includes a message (such as “Confidential”). 1.Open the printer driver (see Opening the printer drivers ). 2. On the Cover Page or Paper/Quality pop-up menu, select whether to print the cover page Before Document or After Document . 3. If you are using Mac OS X, in the Cover Page Type pop-up menu, select the message that you want to print on the cover page. NOTE To print a blank cover page, select Standard as the Cover Page Type . 74 Chapter 4 Printing tasks ENWW
Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. This feature provides a cost-effective way to print draft pages. 1. Open the printer driver (see Opening the printer drivers ). 2. Click the Layout pop-up menu. 3. Next to Pages per Sheet, select the number of pages that you want to print on each sheet (1, 2, 4, 6, 9, or 16). 4. Next to Layout Direction , select the order and placement of the pages on the sheet. 5. Next to Borders, select the type of border to print around each page on the sheet. Setting the color options Use the Color Options pop-up menu to control how colors are interpreted and printed from software programs. 1. Open the printer driver (see Opening the printer drivers ). 2. Open the Color Options pop-up menu. 3. If you are using Mac OS X, click Show Advanced Options. 4. Adjust the individual settings for text, graphics, and photographs. ENWW Using features in the Macintosh printer driver 75
Printing on special media Use these guidelines when printing on special types of media. Transparencies ●Handle transparencies using the edges. Oils from your fingers deposited on the transparency can cause print quality problems. ● Use only overhead tr ansparencies recommended for use in this printer. Hewlett-Packard recommends using HP Color LaserJet Transparencies with this printer. HP products are designed to work together for optimum printing results. ● In either the software program or the printer driver, select TRANSPARENCY as the media type, or print from a tray that is configured for transparencies. CAUTION Transparencies not designed fo r LaserJet printing will melt in the printer, causing damage to the printer. Do not use transparencies designed for monochrome printing. Glossy paper ● In either the software application or the driver, select GLOSSY as the media type, or print from a tray that is configured for glossy paper. ● HP Color LaserJet 3600 and 3800 Series printers : Select GLOSSY for media weights up to 120 g/m 2 (32 lb bond). Select Heavy Glossy for media weights up to 163 g/m2 (43 lb bond). Select Extra Heavy Glossy for media weights up to 176 g/m2 (47 lb bond). ● HP Color LaserJ et 3000 Series printer : Select GLOSSY for media weights up to 120 g/m 2 (32 lb bond). ● Because this affects all print jobs, it is important to return the printer to its original settings once the job has printed. See Configuring trays for more information. NOTEHewlett-Packard recommends using HP Color LaserJet Soft Gloss paper with this printer. HP products are designed to work toge ther for optimum printing results. If HP Color LaserJet Soft Gloss paper is not used with this printer, print quality may be compromised. Colored paper ●Colored paper should be of the same high quality as white xerographic paper. ● Pigments used must be able to withstand the prin ter’s fusing temperature of 190° C (374° F) for 0.1 second without deterioration. ● Do not use paper with a colored coating that was added after the paper was produced. ● The printer creates colors by printing patterns of dots, overlaying and varying their spacing to produce various colors. Varying the shade or color of the paper will affect the shades of the printed colors. 76 Chapter 4 Printing tasks ENWW