HP Designjet 8000 Printer series - Manual (Page 121)

7 How do I get the best image quality
● Test the image quality
● Interpreting the print quality
● Manage media types
● How do I calibrate my printer
● Adjust heater and print mode settings
Different types of media may give better image quality based on specific mechanical and electrical settings
in your printer. To optimize image quality you can perform a series of test prints for the media type that you
are using. Based on the results you can then adjust the printer settings for the media type.
To adjust the printer settings for a media type, you can modify existing media types or create new ones.
Before creating or modifying a media type for the media you intend to use, check the image quality using
the preset values to determine the overall quality that you get with one of the existing preset media types.
Some media types may require no printer setting adjustments.
● Load your new media and select a media type that is similar to the media you are loading. See How
do I…
Install a media roll in the printer .
● Print an image that you have already successfully printed on other media types. See How do I… Test
the image quality .
If the image quality is satisfactory you can use the preset media type for printing.
If the image quality is not satisfactory, create a new media type or modify the one selected. See How
do I…
Manage media types .
● Calibrate the printer for the media type. See How do I calibrate my printer .
● Change the media type settings. See How do I… Manage media types .
● Print your test image again to check the overall image quality with the new settings.
If you are still not satisfied with the image quality, you may need to make more adjustments to printer
settings, such as the print mode or the heater temperature. For a description of image quality problems
that you may see and the recommended solution, refer to
The problem is print quality .
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