HP Photosmart 8700 User Manual
HP Photosmart 8700 series User's Guide
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8700 series printer) or product
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Safety information
Always follow basic safety
precautions when using this product
to reduce risk of injury from fire or
electric shock.
Warning To prevent fire or
shock hazard, do not expose
this product to rain or any
type of moisture.
● Read and understand all
instructions in the setup
instructions that came in the
box with the printer.
● Use only a grounded electrical
outlet when connecting the unit
to a power source. If you do not
know whether the outlet is
grounded, check with a qualified
electrician.
● Observe all warnings and
instructions marked on the
product.
● Unplug this product from wall
outlets before cleaning.
● Do not install or use this product
near water or when you are wet.
● Install the product securely on a
stable surface.
● Install the product in a protected
location where no one can step
on or trip over the power cord,
and where the power cord will
not be damaged.
● If the product does not operate
normally, see the
troubleshooting information in
the onscreen HP Photosmart
Printer Help.
● There are no operator
serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service
personnel.
● Use in a well-ventilated area.
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products in an environmentally sound
manner.
Protecting the environment
This printer has been designed with
several attributes to minimize impact
on our environment. For more
information, go to HP's Commitment
to the Environment web site at
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environment/.
Ozone production
This product generates no
appreciable ozone gas (O
Paper use
This product is suited for the use of
recycled paper according to DIN
19309.
Plastics
Plastic parts over 24 grams (0.88
ounces) are marked according to
international standards that enhance
the ability to identify plastics for
recycling purposes at the end of the
printer life.
Material safety data sheets
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
can be obtained from the HP web site
at www.hp.com/go/msds. Customers
without Internet access should
contact HP Customer Care.
Recycling program
HP offers an increasing number of
product return and recycling programs
in many countries, and partners with
some of the largest electronics
recycling centers throughout the
world. HP conserves resources by
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solder, which may require special
handling at the end of its life.
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Contents
1 Welcome................................................................................................................3
Finding more information........................................................................................4
Printer parts............................................................................................................4
Printer menu...........................................................................................................7
2 Getting ready to print...........................................................................................9
Loading paper.........................................................................................................9
Choosing the right paper.................................................................................9
Using specialty papers..................................................................................10
Loading your paper........................................................................................ 11
Inserting print cartridges.......................................................................................13
3 Basic printing from a computer........................................................................17
4 Using color management...................................................................................19
Using printer-based color management................................................................19
Using application-based color management.........................................................22
5 Exploring creative projects................................................................................25
The large-format templates...................................................................................25
The HP Image Zone.............................................................................................26
Printing borderless photos from a computer.........................................................27
6 Printing photos without a computer.................................................................29
Connecting to other devices.................................................................................29
Printing photos from a memory card.....................................................................30
Inserting memory cards.................................................................................30
Deciding which photos to print.......................................................................33
Selecting a photo layout................................................................................33
Selecting photos to print................................................................................36
Improving photo quality.................................................................................37
Doing common printing tasks from a memory card.......................................37
Printing photos from a digital camera...................................................................39
Using a PictBridge camera............................................................................39
Using a Bluetooth camera.............................................................................39
Printing from other Bluetooth devices...................................................................40
7 Care and maintenance.......................................................................................41
Cleaning and maintaining the printer....................................................................41
Cleaning the outside of the printer.................................................................41
Automatically cleaning the print cartridges....................................................41
Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts...............................................42
Printing a test page........................................................................................ 42
Aligning the print cartridges...........................................................................43
Printing a sample page..................................................................................43
Updating the software...........................................................................................43
Storing the printer.................................................................................................44
Supported file formats............................................................................30
Inserting a memory card.........................................................................31
Saving photos to a computer from a memory card.................................32
Removing a memory card......................................................................33
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Maintaining the supplies.......................................................................................44
Storing photo paper.......................................................................................45
Handling photo paper....................................................................................45
Storing the print cartridges............................................................................45
8 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................47
Printer software installation problems...................................................................47
Printer hardware problems...................................................................................48
Printing problems..................................................................................................50
Error messages....................................................................................................54
Paper errors..................................................................................................54
Print cartridge errors......................................................................................55
Memory card errors.......................................................................................57
Computer printing errors................................................................................60
Network errors...............................................................................................60
9 HP Customer Care..............................................................................................61
HP Customer Care by phone................................................................................61
Placing a call.................................................................................................64
Return to HP repair service (North America only).................................................64
Additional warranty options...................................................................................64
a Networking..........................................................................................................65
Networking basics (Windows and Macintosh)......................................................65
Internet connection........................................................................................66
Recommended network configurations.........................................................66
Ethernet network without Internet access...............................................66
Ethernet network with Internet access by dial-up modem......................66
Ethernet network with broadband Internet access provided by a
router......................................................................................................66
Connecting the printer to the network...................................................................66
Installing the printer software on a Windows computer......................................... 67
Installing the printer software on a Macintosh.......................................................69
Using the embedded web server..........................................................................70
Printing a network configuration page..................................................................70
b Specifications.....................................................................................................71
System requirements............................................................................................71
Printer specifications............................................................................................71
c HP Warranty........................................................................................................75
Index...........................................................................................................................77
2 HP Photosmart 8700 series
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing an HP Photosmart 8700 series printer! With this new photo
printer, you can print professional color and black-and-white photos to sell or display
for generations.
This guide primarily provides details about specific printing tasks, including when
printing from a computer. For more information about connecting the printer to a
computer or printing from a computer, install the printer software and view the
onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. For information about installing the software,
see the setup instructions that came in the box with the printer.
The HP Photosmart 8700 series has features that appeal to serious professional and
advanced amateur photographers as well as to creative home users:
Professional and advanced amateur
photographers
(Digital photography, fine arts)
● Turn the color management
features of the printer on or off
● Use color management to ensure
that what you see on the computer
screen matches the photos printed
on the HP Photosmart
● Use the color management features
in concert with professional
software such as Adobe
Photoshop® to produce high-quality,
professional prints
For more information, see Using color
management.
The printer comes with the following documentation:
● Quick Start booklet or Setup Guide: The HP Photosmart 8700 series printer
comes with setup instructions that explain how to set up the printer and install the
printer software. Which document you receive with the printer varies by country/
region.
● User's Guide: The HP Photosmart 8700 series User's Guide is the book you are
reading. This book describes the basic features of the printer, explains how to
use the printer without connecting a computer, and contains troubleshooting
information.
● HP Photosmart Printer Help: The onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help
describes how to use the printer with a computer and contains software
troubleshooting information.
®
Creative home users
(Scrapbooking, arts and crafts,
creative projects)
● Print borderless photos from the
printer's control panel or from a
computer
● Use the HP Image Zone software
for creative projects
● Use special large-format templates
for use in scrapbooking
For more information, see Exploring
creative projects.
HP Photosmart 8700 series User's Guide 3
Chapter 1
Finding more information
After you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on a computer, you can
view the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help:
● Windows PC: From the Start menu, select Programs (in Windows XP, select All
Programs) > HP > Photosmart 320, 370, 7400, 8100, 8400, 8700 series >
Photosmart Help.
● Macintosh: Select Help > Mac Help in the Finder, then select Library >
HP Photosmart Printer Help.
Printer parts
Front of printer
1 Out tray: Lift to access the Main tray.
2 Main tray: Place photo paper, plain paper, transparencies, envelopes, or other media in
this tray for printing.
3 Top cover: Lift this cover to access the print cartridges and the print cartridge storage
area, and to clear paper jams.
4 Control panel access door: Push down and release to access the printer control panel
and screen. The panel pops up.
5 Cancel: Press this button to deselect photos, to exit a menu, or to stop an action you have
requested. There is also a Cancel button on the printer control panel.
6 On: Press this button to turn on the printer or put it into power save mode.
7
Camera port: Use this port to connect a PictBridge™ digital camera to the printer, or to
insert the optional HP Bluetooth
8 Memory card slots: Insert memory cards here.
®
wireless printer adapter.
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Back of printer
1 Ethernet port: Use this port to connect the printer to a network.
2 USB port: Use this port to connect the printer to a computer.
3 Power cord connection: Use this port to connect the power cord included with the printer.
4 Rear access door: Remove this door to clear paper jams.
5 Rear feed slot: Use this slot for supported stiff stock media. Printing through this slot is
possible only from the computer. The rear feed slot does not support photo board or
banner printing. Be sure to load paper straight into the slot and guide it in so the paper
does not skew. For more information, see Loading your paper.
6 Rear feed slot paper-width guide: Adjust this guide to fit close to the edge of the paper in
the rear paper slot.
Paper trays
1 Out tray: Lift to access the Main tray.
2 Front feed slot: Place paper here when you want to bypass the Main tray for a single print
job. For photo media, have the emulsion (glossy) side down. Ideal for envelopes.
3 Front feed slot paper-width guide: Adjust this guide to fit close to the edge of the paper
in the front feed slot.
4 Out tray extender: Pull it towards you to extend the Out tray to catch the printed paper as
it is ejected from the printer.
5 Main tray: Place photo paper, plain paper, transparencies, envelopes, or other media in
this tray for printing. For photo media, have the emulsion (glossy) side down.
6 Paper-length guide: Extend and adjust this guide to fit close to the end of small media in
the Main tray.
7 Main tray release: Press and pull toward you to release and extend the Main tray. This
lets you load large media that could not normally fit in the tray.
8 Main tray paper-width guide: Adjust this guide to fit close to the edge of the paper in the
Main tray. This helps prevent paper skew.
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Control panel
1 Index page: Press to print an index page (contact sheet) of photos on a memory card.
2 Layout: Press to select the print layout for your photos.
3 Menu: Press to view the printer menu.
4 Navigation arrows: Press to navigate through menu options or photo numbers.
5 : Press to select a photo number or menu option.
6 Print: Press to print selected photos from the inserted memory card.
7 Cancel: Press to deselect photos, to exit a menu, or to stop an action you have requested.
There is also a Cancel button on the front left of the printer to the right of the On button.
8 Printer screen: Use this screen to view menus, page layout, ink status, and messages.
Printer screen
1 Messaging area: Displays printer messages and menus.
2 Animations: Displays printer activity animations.
3 Ink level: Displays the current ink level for each cartridge in the printer.
4 Selected photos: Displays the index numbers of photos selected from the printer control
panel for printing.
5 Layout/print job status: Displays the current photo layout, number of pages to print, and
layout slots being used.
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Indicator lights
1 On light: Solid blue if the printer is on, otherwise off.
2 Memory card light: Solid green if a memory card is correctly inserted, flashing green if the
printer is accessing a memory card, flashing red to indicate memory card errors, and off if
no memory card is inserted or more than one card is inserted.
3 Status light: Flashing green if the printer is busy (non-printing activity), flashing red if there
is an error or if some user action is required, solid amber if an nonrecoverable error has
occurred.
4 Print light: Solid blue if the printer is ready to print, pulsing blue if the printer is busy
printing.
Printer menu
Press Menu to access the printer menu.
To navigate the printer menu:
● Press
screen.
● Any menu with a triangle next to it has submenus or options. Press
the submenus or options.
● Press Cancel to exit the current menu.
The print menu structure
● Print all: Select to print all the photos on the memory card inserted in the printer.
● Date/time stamp option
– Date/time
– Date only
– Off (default)
or to scroll through the menus or options displayed on the printer
to display
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● SmartFocus: Turn on to focus images for clearer, sharper detail.
– On
– Off (default)
● Digital Flash: Turn on to improve photos with poor lighting and contrast.
– On
– Off (default)
● Change the print quality
– Normal
– Best (default)
Normal uses less ink than Best, and applies only to the current print job. The
setting then automatically resets to Best.
● Print a sample page: Select to print a sample page useful for checking the print
quality of the printer.
● Print a test page: Select to print a test page containing information about the
printer that can help in troubleshooting problems.
● Network settings
– Display network IP address: Select to display the IP address of the printer.
– Print network settings page: Select to print a network configuration page
that you can use for troubleshooting network connections or for the initial
network setup.
– Reset network settings: Select to reset the network settings to the factory
defaults.
– Reset Bluetooth settings: Select to reset the Bluetooth settings to the
factory defaults.
● Clean the print cartridges: Select to clean the print cartridges. After the cleaning
finishes, the printer prints a test page. You have the option to clean the cartridges
again if the test page shows that they are still not clean.
● Calibrate the printer: Select to calibrate the printer.
● Select paper settings
– Auto-detect (default): Lets the printer auto-detect paper type and width.
– Manually set: Lets the user manually select paper type and width.
● Select language: Select to indicate the language you want used on the printer
display.
● Reset all menu settings: Restores factory settings for all menu items except
Select language.
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Getting ready to print
This section includes information on the following:
● Loading paper
● Inserting print cartridges
Loading paper
Learn how to choose the right paper for your print job and how to load it into the
correct tray for printing.
Choosing the right paper
For a list of available HP inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to:
● www.hpshopping.com (U.S.)
● www.hp.com/go/supplies (Europe)
● www.hp.com/jp/supply_inkjet (Japan)
● www.hp.com/paper (Asia/Pacific)
To get the best and longest-lasting results from the printer, choose from these highquality HP photo papers.
To print
High-quality, long-lasting prints and
enlargements
Medium to high resolution images—
instant-dry, water resistant casual and
business photos
Casual photos from e-mail and the web HP Advanced Photo paper
Text documents, draft versions, test and
alignment pages
Use this paper
HP Premium Plus photo paper
HP Premium photo paper
HP Photo paper
HP Everyday photo paper
HP Premium inkjet paper
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Chapter 2
Note HP designs its photo papers to resist fading so your photos remain
vibrant for years to come. For more detailed information on this 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
the Question or keywords search box enter lightfastness or
permanence and then press E
To keep your paper in good condition for printing:
● Store the photo paper in its original packaging or in a resealable plastic bag.
● Keep the paper flat in a cool, dry place. If the corners curl, place the paper in a
plastic bag and gently bend it in the opposite direction until it lies flat.
● Hold photo paper by the edges to avoid smears.
Using specialty papers
Note HP recommends using the Main tray for these specialty medias, but the
rear feed slot can be used for stiffer medias. Check the HP web site at
www.hp.com/support for more information about printing with fine art media.
Your HP printer also prints on a variety of non-HP specialty media. Experiment with
some of the types listed here for special effects:
● Smooth Fine Art Paper
● William Turner Textured Surface
● German Etching
● Photo Rag
● Photo Rag Smooth Surface
● Fine Art Water Color
● Soft Fine Art Water Color
● Photo Rag Duo
● Soft Suede
● Gallery Gloss
Some media types may not be available in all countries/regions. Check with your local
media provider.
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Warning Do not use photo board as it can damage the printer.
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Loading your paper
The HP Photosmart 8700 series supports the following paper sizes:
Supported paper sizes
When printing from a computer
When printing from the printer
control panel
● From 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches)
up to 324 x 476 mm (13 x 19 inches)
● 216 mm (8.5 inch-wide) banner
paper
Paper loading tips:
● Before loading paper, slide out the paper-width and length guides to make room
for the paper. After loading paper, adjust the guides to fit close to the edges of the
paper without bending the paper.
● Load only one type and size of paper at a time in the same tray.
● After loading paper, extend the Out tray extension to hold your printed pages.
This prevents printed pages from dropping off of the Out tray.
Use the directions in the following table to load the most commonly used paper sizes
into the printer.
● 3.5 x 5 inches
● 4 x 6 inches
● 5 x 7 inches
● 8 x 10 inches
● 8.5 x 11 inches
● 11 x 14 inches
● 13 x 19 inches
● 10 x 15 cm (with or without tab)
● 13 x 18 cm
● A3
● A4
● A6
● L
● 2L
● Hagaki
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Paper type How to load Tray to load
Any supported
photo or plain
paper media
Any supported
photo or plain
paper media—ideal
for envelopes
1. Raise the Out tray (4).
2. Load paper print-side
down. Press the Main tray
release (2) and pull out
the tray if needed for
easier access. Check that
the stack of paper is no
higher than the top of the
paper-length guide (3).
3. Adjust the Main tray
paper-width guide (1), as
needed.
4. Lower the Out tray (4).
1. Load paper print-side
down into the front feed
slot (1). If you are using
tabbed paper, insert the
paper so the tab feeds in
last.
2. Adjust the front feed slot
paper-width guide (3), as
needed.
Main tray
1 Main tray paper-width guide
2 Main tray release
3 Paper-length guide
4 Out tray
Front feed slot
1 Front feed slot
2 Out tray
3 Front feed slot paper-width guide
Stiff media, such as
cardstock (Not
supported: photo
board and banner
printing)
1. Load paper print-side up
into the rear feed slot (1).
2. Adjust the rear feed slot
paper-width guide (2), as
needed.
Tips
● To avoid jams and paper
skewing, load one sheet
at a time straight into the
Rear feed slot
1 Rear feed slot
2 Rear feed slot paper-width guide
slot
● Use only stiff stock media
● Do not use for photo
board or banner printing
● Only use this slot when
printing from a computer.
Not for use when printing
from the printer's control
panel.
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Inserting print cartridges
The HP Photosmart 8700 series printer can print color and black-and-white photos, as
well as documents. HP provides different types of print cartridges so you can choose
the best cartridges for your project. The HP Photosmart 8700 series supports the
HP Blue Photo print cartridge for color prints with richer blues and better color
transitions.
Note The cartridge numbers you can use with this printer appear on the back
cover of the printed HP Photosmart 8700 series User's Guide. If you have
already used the printer several times, you can find the cartridge numbers in
the HP Photosmart 8700 series Toolbox. Windows users: Right-click the
small printer icon on the far right of the Windows taskbar, and select Open
HP Photosmart 8700 series Toolbox. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab and
then click the Print Cartridge Ordering Information button. Macintosh
users: Click HP Image Zone in the Dock. Choose Maintain Printer from the
Settings pop-up menu. Click Utilities, and then choose Supplies from the
pop-up menu.
For optimum printing results, HP recommends using only HP print cartridges. Inserting
a cartridge that is not in this table may invalidate the printer warranty.
Use the correct print cartridges
To print…
Insert this print
cartridge in the
left stall
Insert this print
cartridge in the
middle stall
Insert this print
cartridge in the
right stall
Full-color photos
HP Blue Photo
Black-and-white
photos
HP Blue Photo
Sepia or antique
photos
HP Photo
Text and colored
line drawings
HP Photo
Caution Check that you are using the correct print cartridges. Also, note that
HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Damage that
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HP Tri-color
HP Tri-color
HP Tri-color
HP Tri-color
HP Gray Photo
HP Gray Photo
HP Gray Photo
HP Black
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results from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is not covered by the HP
warranty.
For best print quality, HP recommends that you install all retail print cartridges before
the date stamped on the box.
Insert or replace the print cartridges
Prepare the printer and cartridges
1. Make sure you have removed the cardboard
from inside the printer and the power is on.
2. Lift the main cover of the printer.
3. Remove the bright pink tape from all cartridges.
Remove the pink tape
Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored
contacts, and do not re-tape the cartridges.
Do not touch here
Insert the cartridges
1. If you are replacing a cartridge, push down and
pull outward on the cartridge stall cover to
open it and then pull the cartridge out.
2. Match the symbol on the cartridge label to the
correct stall.
3. Hold the cartridge with the label on top and
slide it at a slight upward angle into the stall so
the copper-colored contacts go in first. Push
the cartridge until it snaps into place.
4. Close the cartridge stall cover.
5. Repeat the previous steps to install the other
cartridges, if necessary.
6. When you are finished installing cartridges,
close the main cover.
You must install all three cartridges in order for the
printer to work as intended.
Tip Ink-backup printing mode lets you keep
printing even if one of the cartridges fails or runs
out of ink. Remove the cartridge and close the main
cover to enter ink-backup printing mode. The
printer continues to print, but at a slower speed and
with inferior print quality. A message reminds you
that the printer is in ink-backup printing mode.
Replace the cartridge as soon as possible.
The idle screen of the printer displays three icons
showing the approximate ink level for each
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Insert or replace the print cartridges (continued)
cartridge (100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, and nearly
empty). Ink-level icons do not appear if any of the
installed cartridges are not genuine HP cartridges.
Each time you install or replace a print cartridge, a
message prompts you to print an alignment page.
This ensures high-quality prints.
Align the cartridges
1. Load paper in the Main tray.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete
the cartridge alignment.
See Aligning the print cartridges.
When you are not using a print cartridge
Whenever you remove a print cartridge from the
printer, store it in a print cartridge protector. The
cartridge protector keeps the ink from drying out.
Storing the cartridge improperly can cause the
cartridge to malfunction. A print cartridge protector
comes in the box with the printer.
➔
To insert a cartridge into the cartridge
protector, slide the cartridge into the protector
at a slight angle and snap it securely into place.
Once you have inserted a cartridge into the
cartridge protector, place it in the storage area
located under the top cover.
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Basic printing from a computer
You'll 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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Chapter 3
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 What's This? box to learn more about
that option.
● Macintosh: Select Help > Mac Help in the Finder, then select Library >
HP Photosmart Printer Help.
Note For more information on color settings in the print driver, see Using
color management.
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Using color management
Note This 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
then select the HP Photosmart 8700 series printer. In the Question or
keywords search box enter color management and then press E
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
printers use the CMYK
can cause printed photos to look markedly different from what you see on the monitor.
2
color model. The differences between the two color models
1
color model, while commercial
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Warning It's possible to have color management features turned on both in
the printer driver and in an application such as Adobe
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.
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Photoshop.® This
Using printer-based color management
The HP Photosmart 8700 series offers built-in automatic color management that's
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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Chapter 4
Printer driver color mode settings
Setting
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 printer's 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.
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 highfidelity digital photography. When set to
this mode, the printer converts colors
from Adobe RGB to the printer's 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
● 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
● 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
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
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Printer driver color mode settings (continued)
Setting When 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.
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