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I just got an HP Laserjet 2820 all in one unit (scanner, printer, copier) for use with my MacBook Pro. My main reason for going with this model was the automatic document feeder (ADF) that allows me to put a stack of documents in and automatically create a multi-page pdf.
The problem I'm having is this: When I create pdf files, they are coming out too light. The only way to fix this is to scan all the pages of the document one at a time, adjust the contrast setting, and then scan all the pages again.
I also have a Canon Scanner (no ADF though) and it allows me to do a quick preview of a document (for contrast, etc.) and then saves these settings until I do a preview again. The result is that all subsequent pages use the optimized settings for that kind of document (pages of text with some figures) from then on.
The HP 2820 also doesn't seem to have any way to scan only part of an image (ie. a single picture on a full page). Am I missing something here?
I'm wondering if the device is not yet Intel compatible. The HP support department isn't any help.
Help, please?!
- Ron

Not that swift in the Apple world, I use a calibration puck for my screen and IT8 profiles for devices to calibrate my workflow on Windows PCs. Haven't done that YET on my Apples. What I can tell you is that the help files that show up are usually helpful in explaining how to use the utility. I noticed that when I did calibrate my screen on my iMac core duo, it wanted me to use the 1.8 standard Gamma. All my reference material and training states to use 2.2 and 6500 Kelvin for true calibration. That being said, I would only look at the HP device in the utility, make some changes, and see if it fixes your issues. If it doesn't, I'm sure there is a way to set everything back to default settings. If there isn't, just jot down where you are before making any changes. If you have calibrated your screen, the rest should be easier to adjust. If not, I feel you will be all over the board as far as settings for each device, as you don't have a standard appearance to work from when making adjustments. Good luck!
Michael
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