The configurations of the printer, the driver, and RIPs define how ink is applied to each type of media. Use the
information in the following table to configure your printer and software for best color accuracy.

Location of Setting

Setting Description

Selection

Printer Front-Panel
Menu

Media

Set to match the media type
loaded in the printer. See

Physical Characteristics of
Media Types

Ink Emulation Mode

RGB
CMYK (PS 5000PS
only)

Set the type of colors that
your software generates.

Calibrating the Color
Output

Set to ON.

Non-HP drivers
(external software or
hardware RIPs)

Media or equivalent
setting

Set to match the media type
loaded in the printer. See the
documentation that came
with your software for
information.

Color correction option
or equivalent

Perform the color correction
calibration if one is available.