Print photos on photo paper (Mac OS X)
1. Load paper in the tray. For more information, see
Load media
.
2. If you are using Mac OS X (v10.4), complete the following steps:
a. From the File menu in your software application, choose Page Setup.
b. Choose the desired printer in the Format for pop-up menu.
c. Specify the page attributes, such as the paper size, orientation, and scaling.
d. Click OK.
3. From the File menu in your software application, choose Print.
4. Make sure the product you want to use is selected.
5. If necessary, if you are using Mac OS X (v10.4), click Advanced.
6. Choose Paper Type/Quality from the pop-up menu (located below the Orientation
setting in Mac OS X v10.5), and then choose the following settings:
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Paper Type: The appropriate photo paper type
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Quality: Best or Maximum dpi
NOTE: If your computer is using Mac OS X (v10.5), click the blue disclosure
triangle next to the Printer selection to access these options.
7. If necessary, click the disclosure triangle next to Color Options.
Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print to begin printing.
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8. Select the appropriate Photo Fix options:
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Off: applies no HP Real Life Technologies to the image.
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Basic: automatically focuses the image; moderately adjusts image sharpness.
9. If you want to print the photo in black and white, choose the Grayscale from the
Color pop-up menu, and then choose one of the following options:
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High Quality: uses all the available colors to print your photo in grayscale. This
creates smooth and natural shades of gray.
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Black Print Cartridge Only: uses black ink to print your photo in grayscale. The
gray shading is created by varying patterns of black dots, which might result in a
grainy image.