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Adjust color settings when printing

  1. From your software application, choose File  Print.... The Print dialog appears.
  2. From the pop-up menu that says Copies & Pages, choose Color Options.
  3. Select from the following color settings:
    • Color. Produces natural colors; ideal for printing photos and graphics.
    • Black Only. Uses only the black cartridge to print, so that all output is pure black. This option also helps increase printing speed.

Mac OS X v10.3 Panther

The ColorSync feature in Mac OS X v10.3 Panther lets you enhance color settings further.

  1. Open the Print dialog.
  2. From the pop-up menu that says Copies & Pages, choose ColorSync.
  3. From Quartz Filter, choose Black & White, Blue Tone, Gray Tone, Lightness Decrease, Lightness Increase, Reduce File Size, or Sepia Tone. To create a customized filter, choose Add Filters.... Follow the onscreen instructions to create and add your custom filter.

For information about color conversion and other details about ColorSync, refer to the Mac Help.

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