Print Parameters (FlexiDESIGNER)

Selecting different options for the Media Type and Mode print parameters allows for different types of printing. These different types are listed below.

Ink type: Five colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, black, and white) and primer

MEMO To print with white ink, turn on White Plate Generation.
Media Type Quality Mode Description
General

High Quality

Standard

High Speed

CMYK

White->CMYK

CMYK->White

White

This is used for general objects or an object that has a smooth print surface.
Text Decoration

Standard*1

High Speed

CMYK

White->CMYK

CMYK->White

White

Suitable for simple printing, such as initials or shapes in a single point, or printing on a small area.
Generic Distance

Standard*1

High Speed

CMYK

White->CMYK

CMYK->White

White

Used for objects with a print surface that is 2 mm (0.08 in.) or more uneven or spherical in shape.

Printing time is longer compared to General.

Generic with Primer

High Quality

Standard*1

High Speed

Primer->CMYK

Primer->White->CMYK

Primer->CMYK->White

Primer->White

Used for printing primer under General.

Text Decoration with Primer

Standard*1

High Speed

Primer->CMYK

Primer->White->CMYK

Primer->CMYK->White

Primer->White

Used for printing primer under Text Decoration.
Generic Distance with Primer

Standard*1

High Speed

Primer->CMYK

Primer->White->CMYK

Primer->CMYK->White

Primer->White

Used for printing primer under Generic Distance.

Printing time is longer compared to Generic with Primer.

*1 Default setting

Ink type: Five colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, black, and white) and gloss

MEMO To print with white ink, turn on White Plate Generation.
Media Type Quality Mode Description
General

High Quality

Standard

High Speed

CMYK

White->CMYK

CMYK->White

White

This is used for general objects or an object that has a smooth print surface.
Text Decoration

Standard*2

High Speed

CMYK

White->CMYK

CMYK->White

White

Suitable for simple printing, such as initials or shapes in a single point, or printing on a small area.
Generic Distance

Standard*2

High Speed

CMYK

White->CMYK

CMYK->White

White

Used for objects with a print surface that is 2 mm (0.08 in.) or more uneven or spherical in shape.

Printing time is longer compared to General.

Generic with Special Effects

High Quality

Standard*2

High Speed

CMYK->MatteVarnish

MatteVarnish->CMYK

Used for printing gloss on General.

Text Decoration with Special Effects

Standard*2

High Speed

CMYK->MatteVarnish

MatteVarnish->CMYK

Used for printing gloss on Text Decoration.
Text Distance with Special Effects

Standard*2

High Speed

CMYK->MatteVarnish

MatteVarnish->CMYK

Used for printing gloss on Generic Distance.

Printing time is longer compared to Generic with Special Effects.

Special Effects

High Quality

Standard*2

High Speed

GlossVarnish

MatteVarnish

Embossing

Used for printing gloss on already printed objects.
*2 Default setting

Examples of Media Type and Mode selection

When Printing CMYK on Wh

Select General and Wh->CMYK, and select the White Plate Generation check box.

BD-8_Wh-CMYK

When Printing Wh on CMYK

Select General and CMYK->Wh, and select the White Plate Generation check box.

BD-8_CMYK-Wh

When Printing CMYK on Pr

Select Generic with Primer and Pr->CMYK.

BD-8_Pr-CMYK

When Printing Wh and CMYK on Pr

Select Generic with Primer and Pr->Wh->CMYK, and select the White Plate Generation check box.

BD-8_Pr-Wh-CMYK

When Printing CMYK and Wh on Pr

Select Generic with Primer and Pr->CMYK->Wh, and select the White Plate Generation check box.

BD-8_Pr-CMYK-Wh

When Printing GI on CMYK

Select Generic with Special Effects and CMYK->MatteVarnish.

CMYKandGl

When Printing CMYK on GI

Select Generic with Special Effects and MatteVarnish->CMYK.

GlandCMYK