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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:
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Creating and using presets in Mac OS X
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Printing a cover page
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Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper
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Printing on both sides of the paper
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Setting the color options
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Enabling memory
NOTE Settings in the printer driver and software program generally override control-panel
settings. Software-program settings generally override printer-driver settings.
Creating and using presets in Mac OS X
Use presets to save the current driver settings for reuse. For example, you can save the page
orientation, print-on-both-sides feature, and paper-type settings in a preset.
To create a preset
1. Open the printer driver (see 
Gaining access to the printer drivers ).
2. Select the print settings that you want to use.
3. In the  Presets  box, click  Save As... , and type a name for the preset (for example Quarterly
Report or My Project Status).
4. Click  OK.
To use presets
1. Open the printer driver (see 
Gaining access to the printer drivers ).
2. In the  Presets  menu, select the preset that you want to use.
NOTE To restore printer-driver default settings, select  Standard from the Presets pop-up
menu.
Printing a cover page
If you want to, you can print a separate cover page for your document that includes a message (such
as “Confidential”).
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To print a cover page
1.Open the printer driver (see 
Gaining access to 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. 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 .
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.
To print multiple pages on one sheet of paper
1.Open the printer driver (see 
Gaining access to 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. If the number of pages is greater than 1, 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.
Printing on both sides of the paper
When a duplex printing accessory is installed, you can automatically print on both sides of a page. If
a duplex printing accessory is not installed, you can manually print on both sides of a page by
feeding the paper through the printer a second time.
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To print on both sides by using the duplex-printing accessory (HP Color LaserJet 2605dn and
2605dtn)
1.Insert enough paper into one of the trays to accommodate the print job. If you are loading
special paper such as letterhead, load it in one of the following ways:
●For tray 1, load the letterhead paper with the front side up and the bottom-edge feeding
into the printer first.
● For all other trays, load the letterhead paper with the front side down and the top edge at
the back of the tray.
CAUTION Do not load paper that is heavier than 105 g/m2 (28-lb bond) as it is not
supported by the duplex accessory. Jamming might result.
2. Open the printer driver (see Gaining access to the printer drivers ).
3. Open the  Layout pop-up menu.
4. Next to  Two Sided Printing , select either Long-Edge Binding  or Short-Edge Binding .
5. Click  Print.
To print on both sides manually
1. Insert enough paper into one of the trays to accommodate the print job. If you are loading
special paper such as letterhead, load it in one of the following ways:
●For tray 1, load the letterhead paper with the front side up and the bottom-edge feeding
into the printer first.
● For all other trays, load the letterhead paper with the front side down, and the top edge at
the back of the tray.
2. Open the printer driver (see 
Gaining access to the printer drivers ).
3. On the  Finishing  pop-up menu, select the  Manual Duplex option.
NOTEIf the Manual Duplex  option is not enabled, select  Manually Print on 2nd Side.
4.Click  Print.
5. Go to the printer. Remove any blank paper that is in Tray 2. Insert the printed stack with the
printed side up and the bottom-edge feeding into the printer first. You must print the second side
from Tray 2. Follow the instructions in the pop-up window that appears before replacing the
output stack in Tray 2 for printing the second half.
6. If a prompt appears on the control-panel display, press a control-panel button to continue.
Setting the color options
Use the  Color Options  pop-up menu to control how colors are interpreted and printed from software
programs.
NOTE For more information about using the color options, see Managing printer color
options on Macintosh computers .
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To set the color options
1.Open the printer driver (see 
Gaining access to the printer drivers ).
2. Select  Color Options .
3. Click  Show Advanced Options .
4. Manually adjust the individual settings for text, graphics, and photographs.
Enabling memory
1.Open Print Center or Print Setup Utility.
2. Click HP LaserJet print queue to highlight it.
3. Choose  Show Info .
4. On the  Name and Location  drop-down list, choose  Installable Options.
5. On the  Total Printer Memory  list, choose the range which applies to your printer.
6. Click  Ap p ly  to save the changes.
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Managing printer color options on Macintosh computers
Setting the color options to Automatic typically produces the best possible print quality for the most
common printing requirements. However, for some documents, setting the color options manually
can enhance the way the document appears. Examples of these documents include marketing
brochures that contain many images or documents that are printed on a media type that is not listed
in the printer driver.
Print color as gray or change the color options by using the  Printer Features and Color Options 2
pop-up menu in the  Print dialog box.
For more information about how to gain access to the printer drivers, see 
Gaining access to the
printer drivers .
Print Color as Gray
Selecting the  Print Color as Gray  option from the printer driver prints a document in black and
shades of gray. This option is useful for previewing preliminary copies of slides and hardcopy output,
or for printing color documents that will be photocopied or faxed.
Advanced color options for text, graphics, and photographs
Use manual color adjustment to adjust the  Color (or Color Map ) and Halftoning  options for a print
job.
Halftone options
Halftone options affect the resolution and clarity of your color output. You can select halftone settings
independently for text, graphics, and photographs. The two halftone options are  Smooth and Detail .
● The Smooth  option provides better results for large, solid-filled print areas. It also enhances
photographs by smoothing out fine color gradations. Select this option when uniform and
smooth area fills are the top priority.
● The 
Detail  option is useful for text and graphics that require sharp distinctions among lines or
colors, or for images that contain a pattern or a high level of detail. Select this option when
sharp edges and details are the top priority.
NOTE Some software programs convert text or graphics to raster images. In these cases,
the  Photographs  settings also control text and graphics.
Neutral Grays
The Neutral Grays  setting determines the method that the printer uses to create gray colors in text,
graphics, and photographs.
Two values are available for the  Neutral Grays setting:
● Black Only
 generates neutral colors (grays and black) by using only black toner. This
guarantees neutral colors that do not have a color cast.
● 4-Color
 generates neutral colors (grays and black) by combining all four toner colors. This
method produces smoother gradients and transitions to non-neutral colors, and it produces the
darkest black.
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NOTESome software programs convert text or graphics to raster images. In these cases,
the  Photographs  settings also control text and graphics.
RGB Color
The RGB Color  option determines how colors are rendered.
● Select 
Default (sRGB)  for most printing needs. This setting instructs the printer to interpret
RGB color as sRGB, which is the accepted standard of Microsoft and the World Wide Web
Organization.
● Select 
AdobeRGB  for documents that use the AdobeRGB color space rather than sRGB. For
example, some digital cameras capture images in AdobeRGB, and documents \
that are
produced with Adobe PhotoShop use the AdobeRGB color space. When printing from a
professional software program that uses AdobeRGB, it is important that you turn off the color
management in the software program and allow the printer software to manage the color space.
● Photo Image
 interprets the RGB color as if it  were printed as a photograph using a digital mini-
lab. It is designed to render the deeper, more saturated colors differently than Default mode.
Use this setting for printing photos.
● Device  sets the printer to print RGB data in raw device mode. To render photographs properly
when this option is selected, you must manage color in the program in which you are working or
in the operating system.
● Vivid  instructs the printer to increase the color saturation in the midtones. Less colorful objects
are rendered more colorfully. This value is recommended for printing business graphics.
Edge Control
The  Edge Control  setting determines how edges are rendered. Edge control has three components:
adaptive halftoning, Resolution Enhancement Technology (REt), and trapping. Adaptive halftoning
increases the edge sharpness. Trapping reduces the effect of incorrect color alignment by slightly
overlapping the edges of adjacent objects. The color REt option smooths the edges.
NOTE If you notice white gaps between objects, or if you notice areas that have a slight
shadow of cyan, magenta, or yellow at the edge, choose an edge-control setting that
increases the trapping level.
Four levels of edge control are available:
● Maximum
 is the most aggressive trapping setting. Adaptive halftoning and color REt settings
are on.
● Normal
 is the default trapping setting. Trapping is at a medium level. Adaptive halftoning and
color REt settings are on.
● Light
 sets trapping at a minimal level. Adaptive halftoning and color REt settings are on.
● Off
 turns off trapping, adaptive halftoning, and color REt.
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Using Macintosh Configure Device
Use Macintosh Configure Device to configure and maintain a printer from a Mac OS X v10.2 or v10.3
computer. This section describes several functions that you can perform through the Macintosh
Configure Device.
Macintosh Configure Device (Mac OS X V10.3 and Mac OS X V10.4)
Macintosh Configure Device is a Web-based program that provides access to information about the
printer (for example, information about supplies status and printer settings). Use Macintosh
Configure Device to monitor and manage the printer from the computer
NOTEYou must perform a complete software installation to use Macintosh Configure Device.
●Check the printer status and print information pages.
● Check and change printer system settings.
● Check default print settings.
● Check and change network settings, including IP configuration, Advanced, mDNS, SNMP,
network configuration, and password.
You can view Macintosh Configure Device when the printer is directly connected to your computer or
when it is connected to the network.
NOTE You do not have to have Internet access to open and use Macintosh Configure Device.
To view Macintosh Configure Device when the printer is directly connected to the computer
1.Open HP Director by clicking the  HP Director icon in the dock.
2. In HP Director, click  Settings.
3. Select  Configure device  to open the Macintosh Configure Device home page in a browser.
To view Macintosh Configure Device when the printer is connected to a network
1. Open one of the following supported Web browsers:
●Safari 1.2 or later
● Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later
● Netscape Navigator 4.75 or later
● Opera 6.05 or later
2. Enter the IP address of the printer into the Web browser to open the Macintosh Configure
Device home page.
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Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems
This section lists problems that can occur when using Mac OS X.
Solving problems with Mac OS X
Table 3-1  Problems with Mac OS X
The printer driver is not listed in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.
Cause
Solution
The printer software might not have been installed or was installed
incorrectly.Make sure that the printer PPD is in the following hard-drive folder:
Library/Printers/PPDs/Contents/Resources/
.lproj , where  is the two-letter language code for
the language that you are using. If necessary, reinstall the
software. See the  Getting Started Guide  for instructions.
The Postscript Printer Description (PPD) file is corrupt.
Delete the PPD file from the following hard-drive folder: Library/
Printers/PPDs/Contents/Resources/.lproj ,
where  is the two-letter language code for the language that
you are using. Reinstall the software. See the  Getting Started
Guide  for instructions.
The printer name, IP address, or Rendezvous or Bonjour host name does not appear in the printer list in the Print Center or
Printer Setup Utility.
Cause
Solution
The printer might not be ready.Make sure that the cables are connected correctly, the printer is
on, and the ready light is on. If you are connecting through a USB
or Ethernet hub, try connecting directly to the computer or use a
different port.
The wrong connection type might be selected.Make sure that USB, IP Printing, or Rendezvous or Bonjour is
selected, depending on the type of connection that exists between
the printer and the computer.
The wrong printer name, IP address, or Rendezvous or Bonjour
host name is being used.Print a configuration page to check the printer name, IP address, or
Rendezvous or Bonjour host name. Verify that the name, IP
address, or Rendezvous or Bonjour host name on the configuration
page matches the printer name, IP address, or Rendezvous or
Bonjour host name in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.
The interface cable might be defective or of poor quality. Replace the interface cable. Make sure to use a high-quality cable.
The printer driver does not automatically set up your selected printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.
Cause
Solution
The printer might not be ready.Make sure that the cables are connected correctly, the printer is
on, and the ready light is on. If you are connecting through a USB
or Ethernet hub, try connecting directly to the computer or use a
different port.
The printer software might not have been installed or was installed
incorrectly. Make sure that the printer PPD is in the following hard-drive folder:
Library/Printers/PPDs/Contents/Resources/
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The printer driver does not automatically set up your selected printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.
Cause
Solution
.lproj, where  is the two-letter language code for
the language that you are using. If necessary, reinstall the
software. See the  Getting Started Guide  for instructions.
The Postscript Printer Description (PPD) file is corrupt.Delete the PPD file from the following hard-drive folder:  Library/
Printers/PPDs/Contents/Resources/.lproj ,
where  is the two-letter language code for the language that
you are using. Reinstall the software. See the  Getting Started
Guide  for instructions.
The printer might not be ready.Make sure that the cables are connected correctly, the printer is
on, and the ready light is on. If you are connecting through a USB
or Ethernet hub, try connecting directly to the computer or use a
different port.
The interface cable might be defective or of poor quality. Replace the interface cable. Make sure to use a high-quality cable.
A print job was not sent to the printer that you wanted.
Cause
Solution
The print queue might be stopped.Restart the print queue. Open  print monitor and select Start Jobs.
The wrong printer name or IP address is being used. Another
printer with the same or similar name, IP address, or Rendezvous
or Bonjour host name might have received your print job. Print a configuration page to check the printer name, IP address, or
Rendezvous or Bonjour host name. Verify that the name, IP
address, or Rendezvous or Bonjour host name on the configuration
page matches the printer name, IP address, or Rendezvous or
Bonjour host name in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.
You are unable to print from a third-party USB card.
Cause
Solution
This error occurs when the software for USB printers is not installed.
When adding a third-party USB card, you might need the Apple
USB Adapter Card Support software. The most current version of
this software is available from the Apple Web site.
When connected with a USB cable, the printer does not appear in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility after the driver is
selected.
Cause
Solution
This problem is caused by either a software or a hardware
component.Software troubleshooting
●
Check that your Macintosh supports USB.
● Verify that your Macintosh operating system is Mac
OS X v10.2 or later.
● Ensure that your Macintosh has the appropriate USB software
from Apple.
Table 3-1
  Problems with Mac OS X (continued)
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When connected with a USB cable, the printer does not appear in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility after the driver is
selected.
Cause
Solution
Hardware troubleshooting
●Check that the printer is turned on.
● Verify that the USB cable is connected correctly.
● Check that you are using the appropriate high-speed USB
cable.
● Ensure that you do not have too many USB devices drawing
power from the chain. Disconnect all of the devices from the
chain, and connect the cable directly to the USB port on the
host computer.
● Check to see if more than two nonpowered USB hubs are
connected in a row on the chain. Disconnect all of the devices
from the chain and connect the cable directly to the USB port
on the host computer.
NOTE
The iMac keyboard is a nonpowered USB
hub.
Table 3-1   Problems with Mac OS X (continued)
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