Print from your computer, Print from a software application – HP 2400 User Manual
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print from your computer
Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application you are
printing from or by HP ColorSmart technology. You need to change the settings
manually only when you change print quality, print on specific types of paper or
film, or use special features.
Note:
If you have a photo memory card, you can select and print photos
directly from it using the HP PSC. For information, see
use a photo memory
card
on page 21.
This section contains the following topics:
•
print from a software application
on page 73
•
set print options
on page 74
•
stop a print job
on page 75
For more information on performing special print jobs, see the onscreen HP Photo
& Imaging Help that came with your software.
print from a software application
Follow these steps to print from the software application that you used to create
your document.
Windows users
1
Load the input tray with the appropriate paper.
For more information, see
load paper
on page 12.
2
From your software application’s
File
menu, click
.
3
Make sure that you select the HP PSC to print.
If you need to change settings, click the button that opens the Properties
dialog box (depending on your software application, this button might be
called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, or Printer), and then select the
appropriate options for your print job by using the features available in
the Paper/Quality, Finishing, Effects, Basics, and Color tabs.
Note:
When printing a photo, you must select options for the correct paper
type and photo enhancement. You might also want to use the photo print
cartridge for superior print quality. For information on ordering print
cartridges, see the Reference Guide. For more information on installing
print cartridges, see
work with print cartridges
on page 80.
The settings you select apply only to the current print job. To set print
settings for all jobs, see
set print options
on page 74.
4
Close the
Properties
dialog box.
5
Click
to begin your print job.