HP Designjet Z6100 Printing Guide [PS Driver] - Working with non-hp papers [Mac OS X - Windows]

Working with non-hp papers –Version for firmware 3.x

6. The next step is selecting the appropriate media profile. Just select the same entry

as shown in “Front Panel & Driver selection” table on page 3. This is the most

important step, since you are in fact determining a number of basic parameters for

printer-paper interaction. Among others, these include: ink limiting, maximum density and

color transition linearity thresholds. You can adjust these for your particular print paper by

selecting the applicable paper type

7. The printer will then perform the color calibration for your custom paper (maximum density

and linearity for each ink), which will ensure the best possible output quality.

8. Lastly, the HP Color Center will automatically install the profile in the computer that has

launched the process. If you are using your printer from another computer, remember to

synchronize papers before moving forward. The process is now complete.

Steps for Windows users:

1. Download the media profile from HP Knowledge Center website and install it on the

Z6100 printer (see page 9)

2. Open the HP Easy Printer Care, and select “Install ICC Profile”. There you will find the

following options:

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