Setting the Halftone

The following two RIP processing methods are available.

  • Dither: A screening method that uses a specific dithering pattern to yield fast processing by the RIP. It results in comparatively stable colors.
  • Error Diffusion: The finishing of finer details such as the granulation and the thin line image quality improves, but the time required for processing by the RIP is longer than when [Dither] is used. Rarely, this method may result in strange colors.
Procedure
  1. Perform the operation shown below according to what is being set.
    • Job: Double-click the job to open the Job Settings window.
    • Queue folder: Click for the queue folder to open the Queue Properties window.
  2. Click .
  3. Select the media to use in printing from the Media Type list.
  4. Use Print Quality to select the printing quality.
    If Resolution and Mode are selectable, select those as well.
    The available parameters for Resolution and Mode vary depending on the media setting in the Media Explorer window.
  5. From the Halftone list, select Dither or Error Diffusion.
    The Halftone Options button is only enabled when the Angled Screen setting is included in the mode to use for printing.
    Depending on the model you are using, this setting may be disabled.
  6. Click OK.
    • Any changes made in Job Settings will be applied.
    • When changes are made in Queue Properties:
      1. A message that printing settings will be overwritten appears. Click Yes.

      2. To apply the changes to a job already in the queue folder, select the job and click 1_2_2_4_clear_a.