HP Photosmart Pro B9180: resolution to mention ?

Hello,
I'm quite happy with my HP printer 9180 and get excellent results with it for my "art photography".
I generally use Photoshop cs3 for pp and I recently bought the Nik Software "Sharpener Pro 3.0 (as plugin).
By using it I can make the difference between sharpening for screen or sharpening for prints.
I have therefore to mention a parameter for the resolution of my printer (2400x600, 1200x600, 4200x1200, etc...etc...).
What resolution do you think I should mention for this setting ?
Thanks in advance !
Pol

Hi there,
This article should cover the issue you are experiencing but the product may need servicing. Give the steps outlined a shot and let us know if it helps (particularly leaving the powersupply unplugged for 30 seconds and plugging back into the wall directly and not into a surge protector).
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