HP Latex 3000 Printer - Manual (Page 79)

◦ Compensation 1: Reduce the ink density as described above.
◦ Compensation 2: Increase the optimizer ink level in 2% steps for each level that the number of
passes is reduced.
Example: 6-pass 12% optimizer > 4-pass 14% optimizer.
◦ Compensation 3: Increase the drying lamp power in 10% steps for each level that the number of
passes is reduced.
Example: 6-pass 50% power > 4-pass 60% power.
Optimize for best print quality and/or widest gamut
Actions
● Use a 6-color ink set.
● Increase the number of passes.
● Increase the ink density.
Considerations
● A 6-color ink set enables smooth transitions; always use this option for best print quality.
● Use an 8-pass print mode for best print quality with frontlit substrates.
● Use a 14- or 18-pass print mode for best print quality with backlit substrates and textiles.
● When using a high number of passes, substrates can be saturated above 100% ink (example: 130%
frontlit, 300% backlit). Higher ink densities may increase gamut and color saturation, and, in backlit
materials, increase opacity of printed areas.
NOTE: This is highly substrate-dependent.
Optimize for ink consumption
Actions
● Reduce ink density.
● Use a 4-color ink set.
Considerations
● Reducing the ink density usually reduces the gamut and color saturation.
● A lower ink density may permit a lower number of passes.
● A 4-color ink set may reduce overall ink consumption, as the light cyan and light magenta inks are not
used in printing.
NOTE: Some ink is still used from each printhead to maintain the health of the printhead.
● A 4-color ink set is less resistant to some print-quality defects, such as contouring.
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