HP DesignJet T1700dr

– PostScript: The PostScript and PDF interpreter modules perform the color conversion using the
proles stored in the printer and any additional proles sent with the PostScript job. This kind of color
management is done when you are using the PostScript or PDF driver.
– Non-PostScript (PCL3, HP-GL/2, CALS/G4): The color management is done using a set of stored color
tables. ICC proles are not used. This method is somewhat less versatile than the alternatives, but is a
little simpler and faster, and can produce good results with standard HP paper types.
NOTE: In non-PostScript printing, the printer can convert to sRGB if you are using Windows, or to
Adobe RGB if you are using Mac OS X.
● Application-Managed Colors: In this case your application program must convert the colors of your image to
the color space of your printer and paper type, using the ICC prole embedded in the image and the ICC
prole of your printer and paper type. To use this option, your printer’s ICC proles must be installed in your
computer.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to select matching settings in the driver and in the application.
You are recommended to consult the HP Support Center (see HP Support Center on page 158) to see how to use
the color management options of your particular application. See also Print a document with the correct colors
on page 80.
To choose between Application-Managed Colors and Printer-Managed Colors:
● In the Windows driver dialog: Select the Color tab.
● In the Mac OS X Print dialog: Select the Color Matching panel. Vendor Matching or In Printer corresponds to
Printer-Managed Colors mode. ColorSync should be used only if you cannot choose Application-Managed
Colors in your application print dialog.
● In some applications: You can make this choice in the application.
Color options
Printing in color
The printer prints in color by default.
You can select color printing explicitly in the following ways:
● In your application program: Many programs provide this option.
● In the Windows driver dialog: Go to the Color tab and look at the Output Color or Color Options section
(whichever is available in your driver). Select Print in color.
● In the Mac OS X Print dialog: Go to the Color Options panel and select Color from the Mode drop-down list.
Printing in grayscale
You can convert all colors in your image to shades of gray in the following ways:
● In your application program: Many programs provide this option.
● In the Windows driver dialog: Go to the Color tab and look at the Output Color or Color Options section
(whichever is available in your driver). Select Print in grayscale.
● In the Mac OS X Print dialog: Go to the Color Options panel and select Grayscale from the Mode drop-down
list.
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