HP Designjet 9000s Printer series - Manual (Page 97)

7 How do I get the best image quality?
● Print the Image Quality print
● Interpret the image quality print
● Manage media types
● Calibrate the 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, print the IQ print 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 the IQ print. See How do I… Print the Image Quality print.
If the IQ print is satisfactory you can use the preset media type for printing.
If the IQ print 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 Calibrate the printer.
● Change the media type settings. See How do I... Modify media type settings.
● Print the IQ print 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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