Quality
Configures the job print quality and color management settings.
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| Quality Settings | Sets the printing quality in detail. | ||||||
| Media Type | Sets the media type. | ||||||
| Print Quality | Select the printing quality. This determines the resolution. The resolution is displayed according to the model. Default value: Standard |
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| Artistic | |||||||
| High Quality | |||||||
| Standard | |||||||
| High Speed | |||||||
| Draft | |||||||
| Resolution | This is decided according to the selected Media Type and Print Quality. | ||||||
| Mode | The selectable items vary depending on the machine ink type and the selected Media Type and Print Quality. This lists the items for CMYK inks and spot color inks. The "p" in items such as "6p" and "8p" means "passes." When the number of passes is higher, the print head performs a larger number of passes for the same image. This results in finer drawing and improves image quality, however it increases the printing time. (v) prints in variable dot modes (modes that use dots of varying sizes). |
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| CMYK(v) | This prints using CMYK inks only. | ||||||
| CMYK(v) 16p | |||||||
| White->CMYK(v) | This prints first with Wh ink followed by CMYK inks. This allows printing that is not affected by the media color, such as with transparent media. | ||||||
| CMYK->White(v) | This prints first with CMYK inks followed by Wh ink. This is used in cases such as printing on transparent media when the image will be viewed from the opposite side of the printed surface. | ||||||
| White(v) | This prints using Wh ink only. | ||||||
| White(v) HD | This prints with higher density Wh ink compared to White. | ||||||
| CMYK->MatteVarnish(v) | Printing with CMYK inks and gloss ink is performed in a single pass. The CMYK color inks are overprinted by the gloss ink. The gloss ink has a matte finish. |
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| CMYK->MatteVarnish(v) 16p | |||||||
| GlossVarnish(v) | This performs gloss-finish printing with gloss ink. Overprinting with gloss ink is performed after printing with Wh ink and CMYK inks is completed. Printing using only gloss ink is also possible. |
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| MatteVarnish(v) | This performs matte-finish printing with gloss ink. Overprinting with gloss ink is performed after printing with white ink and CMYK inks is completed. Printing using only gloss ink is also possible. |
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| MatteVarnish(v) 16p | |||||||
| Embossing(v) | This performs embossed-finish printing with gloss ink. Embossing with gloss ink is performed after printing with white ink and CMYK inks is completed. The ink thickness is determined by the number in . Embossed printing using only gloss ink is also possible. |
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| Primer1(v) | This prints only using the primer. The texture of the finish and ink adhesion are different between Primer 1 and Primer 2. You can also perform printing using Primer 1 and Primer 2 in turns. Overlaying Primer 1 and Primer 2 may result in different effects in the texture or adhesion from the case where they are used individually for printing. The texture and adhesion may vary depending on the media to be used. Select an appropriate type according to their properties. |
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| Primer2(v) | |||||||
| Primer->CMYK(v) | Printing with primer ink and CMYK inks is performed in a single pass. The primer ink is overprinted by the CMYK color inks. |
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| Primer->White(v) |
Printing with primer ink and Wh ink is performed in a single pass. The primer ink is overprinted by the white ink. White(v)HD is a mode that has a higher Wh ink density than White(v). |
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| Primer->White(v)HD | |||||||
| CMYK-> Wh -> CMYK | Use this item when you want to, for example, print on transparent film and display the printed document from both the printed surface and the opposite surface. | Printing Multiple Jobs Layered on Top of Each Other | |||||
| Pr -> Wh -> CMYK |
Use this item when you want to, for example, improve the adhesion of ink to media that peels off easily and print vibrant images on a base of white ink. |
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| Pr -> CMYK -> Wh |
Use this item when you want to, for example, improve the adhesion of ink to media that peels off easily, print vibrant images on a base of white ink, and display the images from the surface opposite the printed surface (the transparent surface). |
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| Wh -> CMYK -> Gl |
Use this item when you want to, for example, print images on a base of white ink, eliminate the effect of the media's color, and add textures and other expressions. |
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| Details | Specifies the screen, interpolation, and other advanced settings. | ||||||
| Halftone | Sets the screen (angled screen) shape method. | Setting the Halftone | |||||
| A screening method that uses a specific dithering pattern to yield fast processing by the RIP. | |||||||
| Dither | Images are printed with finer details. The time required for processing by the RIP is longer than when [Dither] is used. | ||||||
| Interpolation | Sets the interpolation used when scaling an image. Default value: Nearest Neighbor |
Selecting the Interpolation Used for Scaling | |||||
| Nearest Neighbor | Lowest quality, but the processing speed is high. |
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| Bi-Linear | Standard quality and processing speed. |
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| Bi-Cubic | High quality but low processing speed. |
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| Direction | Sets the print direction of the print head. | Setting the Direction of the Print Head | |||||
| Uni-Direction | Printing will only be performed in the outbound pass (depending on the model, printing may only be performed in the return pass). Total printing time is longer but the quality is higher. | ||||||
| Bi-Direction | When the print head moves, printing will be performed in both the outbound pass and return pass. | ||||||
| Ignore Default Settings | Select this check box in order to set the print head's movement speed and the number of times to perform overprinting. Default value: Cleared |
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| Head Speed | Sets the print head's movement speed during printing. | Setting the Print Head Speed | |||||
| Overprint | Sets the number of times to print in the same location. | Performing Overprinting | |||||
| Color Management | Configures the color management initial settings. | Selecting the Color Setting from the List | |||||
| Preset | Selects the color setting. | ||||||
| True Rich Color | Despite its high-saturation output, it has a wide color gamut, more naturally producing colors such as gray and peach. True Rich Color 2 is enabled only for CMYK images. True Rich Color 3 is enabled for both CMYK and RGB images. True Rich Color 3 with the broader color gamut is recommended. Select the same color setting when you set True Rich Color or True Rich Color 2 before updating VersaWorks and want to output the same color. |
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| True Rich Color 2 | |||||||
| True Rich Color 3 | |||||||
| Pre-Press General | Applies the standard settings used for printing in general printing environments. | ||||||
| Pre-Press U.S. | Applies the standard settings used for printing in general printing environments in the United States. | ||||||
| Pre-Press EURO | Applies the standard settings used for printing in general printing environments in Europe. | ||||||
| Japan Color | Applies the standard settings used for printing in general printing environments in Japan. | ||||||
| MAX Impact | Produces vibrant images suitable for signs. | ||||||
| Sign & Display | Does not use the profile embedded in the image data (the profile specified by the image data). You can obtain good results by selecting this setting when you want to print dark colors over the entirety of signs. | ||||||
| MAX Density U.S. | Color conversion just for the illustration is disabled and output is performed as defined in the data. You can obtain good results by selecting this setting when you make the color density a priority. | ||||||
| MAX Density Japan | Color conversion just for the illustration is disabled and output is performed as defined in the data. This setting is almost the same as MAX Density U.S., but output is performed while preserving the primary colors. | ||||||
| Density Control Only | Color conversion is disabled and output is performed as defined in the data. The amount of ink is limited, so the ink does not overflow. | ||||||
| Custom | You can select the input profile and the matching method (color conversion) settings individually. | ||||||
| Custom High-Performance | You can select the input profile and the matching method (color conversion) settings individually. This assumes high performance. | ||||||
| Full Page Conversion Mode | Applies the same matching method for both raster and vector objects. | ||||||
| Quick Setup | Visually sets the color from seven color settings using BrightnessVibrancy. | Visually Selecting the Color Settings | |||||
| draft | This is set when you want to assign original settings to Custom or Custom High-Performance (such as applying an original ICC profile registered in simulation profile management). | Customizing the Color Settings | |||||
| Color Management | You can also set from this menu by clicking draft without using . | ||||||
| Simulation Target Profiles | Selects the profile to use as the base for the color you want to output. | ||||||
| RGB | Sets the RGB profile for data created with RGB and ordinary photo data. It is also possible that a single image contains both RGB and CMYK. Default value: Roland_DG_WideGamut_RGB.icc |
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| Roland_DG_WideGamut_RGB.icc | It has a wide color gamut and high saturation, and produces colors such as gray and peach more naturally. | ||||||
| AdobeRGB1998.icc | Produces most of the RGB color gamut (range.) This setting is suitable for printing images with a wide range of colors. | ||||||
| Roland_SignRGB.icc | Produces vibrant images suitable for signs. | ||||||
| sRGB Color Space Profile.icm | Produces a color space used for general computer monitors. Compared to AdobeRGB1998, sRGB has a narrow color gamut and produces muted colors. | ||||||
| CMYK | Sets the CYMK profile for data created with CYMK. It is also possible that a single image contains both CMYK and RGB. Default value: RolandWideGamut_CMYK.icc |
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| DIC_Standard_Color_SFC_1_0_2.icm | Applies the DIC standard color, which produces relatively sharp colors. | ||||||
| EuroscaleCoated.icc | Applies the standard color used for offset printing in Europe. | ||||||
| EuroscaleUncoated.icc | |||||||
| JapanColor97.icm | Applies the standard color used for offset printing in Japan, which produces overall deep colors. | ||||||
| JapanStandard.icc | Applies the standard color (based on JapanColor) used for offset printing in Japan, which produces slightly pale colors. | ||||||
| RolandWideGamut2_CMYK.icc | It has a wide color gamut and high saturation, and produces colors such as gray and peach more naturally. If they both appear, select RolandWideGamut_CMYK 2, which has a broader color gamut. If you set the RolandWideGamut_CMYK before updating VersaWorks and want to output the same color, select RolandWideGamut_CMYK. |
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| RolandWideGamut_CMYK.icc | |||||||
| Roland_DG_Deep_CMYK_1.0.icc | Produces overall deep-colored images suitable for signs. | ||||||
| TOYO Offset Coat 1.1.icm | Applies the Toyo Ink standard color, which produces relatively pale colors. | ||||||
| USWebCoatedSWOP.icc | Applies the standard color used for offset printing in the United States. | ||||||
| Matching Method | Sets the color matching method. | Characteristics of Each Matching Method | |||||
| Raster/Vector | Raster data is used for images, and vector data for illustrations. Default value: Colorimetric |
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| Perceptual | Converts colors while maintaining tonal balance. The color values are changed, but their values relative to each other remain the same. This setting is suitable for photographic images. | ||||||
| Colorimetric | Converts colors with emphasis on brightness. A color outside of the printer's color gamut is converted to a color with the same brightness within the printer's color gamut. | ||||||
| Saturation | Converts colors with emphasis on color vibrancy. A color outside of the printer's color gamut is converted to a color with the same saturation within the printer's color gamut. This setting is suitable for printing charts and graphs. | ||||||
| Absolute | This option is not commonly used. Select this setting for special uses such as printing logo colors. | ||||||
| Calibration and Ink Limit | Color conversion is disabled and printing is performed as defined in the data. The total ink is limited by the ink limit settings in the media. Depending on the item selected under Color Management, this may not be displayed. | ||||||
| Calibration | Color conversion is disabled and printing is performed as defined in the data. There is no ink limit, so the surface of the media may be oversaturated. Depending on the item selected under Color Management, this may not be displayed. | ||||||
| Preserve Primary Color | Select this check box to reduce speckling and preserve primary colors. Default value: Cleared |
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| Use Embedded ICC Profile | Select this check box to use the profile embedded in the image data for color conversions (if such a profile is available). Default value: Cleared |
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| Specify Profile and Ignore Default | Printer profiles are profiles that are used when outputting jobs to the printer. Normally, the optimal profile is selected to match the media selected with the [Media Type] list under [Quality Settings], so there is no need to change the profile. Default value: Cleared |
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| Optimizer Level | Adjusts the optimizer ink amount during printing according to the media and printing environment. An adjustment range of -5 to +5 is possible. | Performing Test Printing to Determine the Optimizer Ink Amount | |||||