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							3Basic printing from a
computer          
Youll need to save your photos to the computer before you can use them with the
printer driver software that lets you  print photos from a computer. For more
information, see  Saving photos to a computer from a memory card .
For information on installing the printer driver  software, see the setup instructions that
came in the box with the printer.
Be sure to download the latest printer software update every couple of months to
ensure you have the latest features and improvements. For more information, see
Updating the software .
The print driver software is the interface that appears whenever you print. This section
describes the print quality settings available for the HP Photosmart 8700 series in the
print driver and how to select the most appropriate setting for the current print job.
Note The onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help provides more information
on the many print settings available when you print from a computer. To learn
how to access the onscreen help, see  Finding more information.
To set print quality settings
1. Open the  Print dialog box.
If you are using a Windows computer
➔ Click the  Paper/Quality  tab in the Print dialog box (Windows 2000/XP) or
click  Properties  in the Print dialog box and then click the  Paper/Quality tab
(Windows 98).
If you are using a Macintosh
a. Choose  Paper Type/Quality  in the Copies & Pages  pop-up menu.
b. Click the  Paper tab.
2. Select a setting from the  Print quality (Windows) or  Quality (Macintosh) pop-up
menu:
– Fast Draft : This 300 dpi setting provides the fastest speed and the most
economical use of ink. Use it for  proof copies of your photo or creative
project. Print outs appear light.
– Fast Normal : This 300 dpi setting provides the fastest speed for good quality
prints. Use it for proof copies of your photos.
– Normal : This 600 dpi setting provides the best balance between print quality
and speed. Use it for your final prints.
– Best : This 600 dpi setting provides the best balance between high quality
and speed, and uses PhotoREt color enhancement. Use it for high quality
prints.
– Maximum dpi : This 4800 x 1200 dpi setting provides the highest quality
prints possible, but requires long print times and a large amount of free disk
space.
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							For more information on the HP print driver, do the following:
●Windows : From the  Start menu, select  Programs (in Windows XP, select  All
Programs ) > HP > Photosmart 320, 370, 7400, 8100, 8400, 8700 series  >
Photosmart Help , then click HP Photosmart Printer Help . In the print dialog
itself, right-click any option and click the  Whats This? box to learn more about
that option.
● Macintosh : Select Help > Mac Help  in the Finder, then select  Library >
HP Photosmart Printer Help .
NoteFor more information on color settings in the print driver, see  Using
color management .
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							4Using color management
NoteThis section provides some basic information about using color
management with the HP  Photosmart 8700 series. For more detailed
information on this complex subject, visit the HP web site. Go to  www.hp.com/
support , select your country/region and your language, then type
HP Photosmart 8700  in the product/name search box. Press E
NTER and
then select the HP Photosmart 8700 series printer. In the  Question or
keywords  search box enter  color management  and then press E
NTER. Click
the topic you want to review.
In many cases, the default printer-based color management of the HP Photosmart
8700 series delivers good results, but if you  need to have greater control over color
management in your workflow, see  Using application-based color management .
Color management allows the colors in images or graphics to pass accurately
between applications, operating systems, and imaging devices, such as cameras,
scanners, monitors, and printers.
Digital cameras, scanners, and monitors use the RGB
1 color model, while commercial
printers use the CMYK2 color model. The differences between the two color models
can cause printed photos to look markedly different  from what you see on the monitor.
WarningIts possible to have color management features turned on both in
the printer driver and in an application such as Adobe® Photoshop.® This
double correction produces unsatisfactory results. Use either printer-based or
application-based color management, but not both at the same time.
Note Color management is a complex subject and a detailed discussion is
beyond the scope of this user guide. The HP Photosmart 8700 series User
Guide provides a couple of typical examples, but for more information, see the
documentation that came with your third-party image-editing software.
Using printer-based color management 
The HP Photosmart 8700 series offers built-in automatic color management thats
easy to configure. Printer-based color management produces attractive results and
should be adequate for many users.
For information on a more advanced, professional-level form of color management,
see  Using application-based color management .
1 The RGB color model is so-named because it  creates colors by mixing red, green, and blue colored
light. Technologies that rely on light (monitors, scanners, or digital cameras) use this model.
2 The CMYK color model used in the printing industry is based on the light-absorbing qualities of ink printed on paper. CMYK stands for cyan, magenta,  yellow, and black, the colors used in four-color
process printing.
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							Printer driver color mode settingsSetting
When to use it
Colorsmart/sRGB
Most imaging devices, such as monitors,
cameras, and scanners, normally use
sRGB. The printer is also set to
Colorsmart/sRGB by default. When set
to this mode, the printer converts colors
from sRGB to the printers ink colors.
Tip You should not have the printer set
to this mode if you are also using ICC
profiles and your application to manage
color. This can result in decreased color
fidelity since the colors are converted
twice—first by the application and then
by the printer.● When your digital camera, scanner,
or image editing software is set to
sRGB
● For the easiest, most basic form of
color management
● When you are not using ICC profiles
Adobe RGB  or Adobe RGB (1998)
You can set some imaging devices to
Adobe RGB, an enhanced version of the
sRGB color space, developed for high-
fidelity digital photography. When set to
this mode, the printer converts colors
from Adobe RGB to the printers ink
colors.
Tip You should not have the printer set
to this mode if you are also using ICC
profiles and your application to manage
color. This can result in decreased color
fidelity since the colors are converted
twice—first by the application and then
by the printer.● When your digital camera, scanner,
or image editing software is set to
Adobe RGB
● For high-quality digital photography
● When you are not using ICC profiles
Managed by Application  (Windows)
Application Managed Colors  (Mac OS)
When set to this mode, the printer does
not do any color management.
Application-based color management
lets image editing software handle color
conversions from image color space to
the printer ink colors. The conversion
takes place in the image-editing software.
Using application-based color
management involves changing settings● When you want to use ICC profiles
● When you want to use the color
management features of imaging
editing software, such as Adobe
Photoshop
● For the greatest level of control over
color quality
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							SettingWhen to use it
both in the printer driver and in your
applications, and requires ICC profiles
for all your devices. For more
information, see Using application-
based color management .
In order to print using the color management features built into the HP Photosmart
8700 series, you have to change settings in  the printer driver software and in the
image editing software. Here is one example of a typical print job using printer-based
color management with Adobe Photoshop (version 7 or CS).
To print using printer-based color management
1. Open the file you want to print in Adobe Photoshop.
2. Select  File > Print with Preview  in Adobe Photoshop. Make sure  Show More
Options  is selected in the  Print with Preview  dialog box, then select  Color
Management  from the pop-up menu.
3. In the  Print Space  area of the Print with Preview  dialog box, select the same
RGB color space setting you intend to use  in the print driver (Windows). In most
cases this is sRGB or Adobe RGB. On a Macintosh, choose  Printer Color
Management  instead.
4. Click  Page Setup  in the Print with Preview  dialog box, set up the page for the
current image, as desired, then click  OK.
5. Click  Print.
If you are using a Windows computer
a. Click  Properties  in the Print dialog box.
b. Click the  Color tab in the  Properties  dialog box.
c. Select a color mode from the  Color management pop-up menu in the  Print
dialog box:
– Colorsmart/sRGB (default)
– AdobeRGB
Select the same color mode you selected as an RGB working space in the
Adobe Photoshop  Color Settings dialog box.
d. Click the  Paper/Quality  tab, select the desired paper type from the  Type is
pop-up menu, then click  OK.
If you are using a Macintosh
a. Choose  Paper Type/Quality  in the Print dialog box.
b. Choose a color mode from the  Color pop-up menu in the  Print dialog box:
– Colorsmart/sRGB
– AdobeRGB
Select the same color mode you selected as an RGB working space in the
Adobe Photoshop  Color Settings dialog box.
6. Click  OK in the  Print dialog box to begin printing.
Printer driver color mode settings (continued)
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							TipFor best results when printing photos in black and white, make sure you
install the HP Gray Photo print cartridge and select the  Print in Grayscale
option in the  Print dialog box (Windows) or the  Grayscale option in the  Color
pop-up menu of the  Print dialog box (Mac OS). For finer control over the
conversion of color photos to black and white, use image editing software to
control the conversion.
Using application-based color management      
Application-based color management offers more sophisticated control than the
printer-based form, but also involves greater complexity and more steps.
For information on the printer-based color management built into the HP Photosmart
8700 series, see  Using printer-based color management .
Using application-based color management can involve:
● Using device profiles : Application-based color management relies on files called
ICC
3 device profiles. An ICC profile describes a devices color space. The
software component of your color management system uses these profiles to
convert colors between each devices color space. The HP Photosmart 8700
series  Typical  software installation installs HP ICC profiles automatically for the
printer.
● Calibrating the monitor : Monitors exhibit a color degradation over time that can
interfere with producing professional quality printed photography. As a result, the
ICC profile that comes with most new monitors gradually becomes invalid and no
longer accurately reflects the color space available on the device. Calibrating the
monitor at least once a month to produce a custom ICC profile is the best way to
ensure that the color space available on the monitor is accurately defined for your
color management system. You can calibrate a monitor visually using system or
utility software, such as Adobe Gamma, but this type of calibration does not meet
the high-quality standards expected for professional photography. Professionals
usually invest in a calibration kit consisting of software and a piece of hardware
that captures the current state of the RGB environment on the monitor and saves
it as a custom ICC profile. Monitor calibration kits are available from
GretagMacBeth, Monaco Systems, and LaCie, as well as other manufacturers.
In order to print using application-based color management features, you have to
change settings in the printer driver software  and in the image editing software. Here
is one example of a typical print job using application-based color management in
Adobe Photoshop (version 7 or CS). See the documentation that came with your
image-editing software for complete instructions on using the products color
management features.
To print using application-based color management
1. Open the photo you want to print in Adobe Photoshop.
2. Select  File > Print with Preview  in Adobe Photoshop.
3. Make sure  Show More Options  is checked in the Print with Preview  dialog box,
then select  Color Management  from the pop-up menu.
3 International Color Consortium. ICC enables profile-based color management solutions. For more
information, see www.color.org.
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							4. In the Print Space  area of the Print with Preview  dialog box, select the
appropriate HP Photosmart 8700 series profile for the paper and ink set you are
using.
The HP Photosmart printer software installer installed several profiles for you
automatically.
5. Select  Perceptual  from the Intent pop-up menu. Checking the  Use Black Point
Compensation  option is also recommended.
6. Click  Page Setup  in the Print with Preview  dialog box, set up the page for the
current image, as desired, then click  OK.
7. Click  Print in the  Print with Preview  dialog box.
If you are using a Windows computer
a. Click  Properties  in the Print dialog box.
b. Click the  Color tab in the  Print dialog box.
c. Select  Managed by application  from the Color Management  area of the
Print  dialog box, then click  OK.
d. Click the  Paper/Quality  tab, select an appropriate paper type from the  Type
Is  pop-up menu, then click  OK.
e. Click  OK in the  Print dialog box to begin printing.
If you are using a Macintosh
a. Choose  Paper Type/Quality  in the Print dialog box.
b. Choose  Application Managed Colors  in the Color pop-up menu.
c. Select an appropriate paper type from the  Paper pop-up menu.
8. Click  Print in the  Print dialog box.
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							5Exploring creative projects      
The HP Image Zone software that comes with the printer provides tools that make
using photos in creative projects possible, as well as access to HP Instant Share, an
online service that makes sharing photos with others easy. For more information on all
the features of the HP Image Zone software, see the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer
Help. See Finding more information .
NoteYou must select the  Typical option when you install the printer software
or the HP Image Zone will not be installed.
This section contains information about:
● Using large-format templates in scrapbooking and other projects
● Using the HP Image Zone
● Printing borderless photos from a computer
The large-format templates  
Large-format templates consist of a plain white background with fixed picture holders
into which you can drag photos. Photos are automatically cropped by the picture
holders. You can resize the photos and move them around within the picture holder.
Scrapbookers : be sure to visit the HP Scrapbooking web site at  www.hp.com/go/
scrapbooking . Its a great place to obtain free art downloads, layout ideas,
scrapbooking tips, information about purchasing supplies, other online scrapbooking
resources, and more. The site is available in English only.
Template page
size
Description
BStandard U.S./Imperial size. Also known as Ledger or US Legal.
11 x 17 inches. Approximately 279 x 432 mm.
B+Standard U.S./Imperial size. Also known as Super B.
13 x 19 inches. Approximately 330 x 483 mm.
A3Standard ISO size.
297 x 420 mm. Approximately 11.7 x 16.5 inches.
A3+Standard ISO size. Also known as Super A3.
330 x 483 mm. Approximately 13 x 19 inches.
12 x 12 inchesStandard U.S./Imperial size. Also known as Photo 12 x 12.
Popular for use in scrapbooking albums. Approximately 305 x
305 mm.
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							To place photos in a template
1. Select some photos and place them in a large-format template.You can move a photo around in a templates picture holder.
If you are using a Windows computer
a. In HP Image Zone on the  Projects tab, click  Album Pages .
b. In the  Work area, click a page size.
c. Click a large-format template.
d. Select photos from the  My Images tab, then drag each photo from the
Selection Tray  into the desired page holder in the template.
If you are using a Macintosh
a. Click  HP Image Zone  in the Dock.
b. Click  Services, then double-click  HP Image Print in the HP Image Zone
window.
c. Select one or more photos, then click  Open.
You can add additional photos to the  Drawer later by clicking the + button. If
the  Drawer  is not visible, click the  Drawer button.
d. Choose  Album Page  in the Print Style  pop-up menu.
e. Press the  Select Template  arrows to select a template.
f. Drag each photo from the  Drawer into the desired picture holder in the
template.
g. Click  Page Setup  to select a paper size from the  Paper Size pop-up menu,
and then click  OK.
h. Click  Print.
For more information on the best print settings to use for quality printing from a
computer, see  Basic printing from a computer .
Scrapbookers: add a new level of creativity and energy to your scrapbooking
experience with HP Creative Scrapbook Assistant software. The powerful digital tools
and hundreds of included high-quality, ready-made theme images in this affordable,
innovative software make it fun to plan, create, archive, print, and share your
scrapbook elements and pages. It’s a new scrapbooking tool that’s the perfect
complement to the HP Photosmart 8700 series. Learn more about this software at the
HP Scrapbooking web site:  www.hp.com/go/scrapbooking . The software and web site
are in English only. HP Creative Scrapbook Assistant may not be available in all
countries/regions.  
The HP Image Zone  
Note You must select the  Typical option when you install the printer software
or the HP Image Zone will not be installed.
Use the HP Image Zone to get creative  with your pictures: edit them, share them, and
create fun projects such as greeting cards. To work with photos, you need to transfer
them to a computer that you have connected to the printer. Insert a memory card with
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