Optimization suggested actions, Most-common issues resolution, Lines are too thick, too thin or missing – HP Designjet T7100 Printer series User Manual

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NOTE:

This option can also be selected from the front panel. From the main menu, select

, then

Optimize print quality.

Optimization suggested actions

This option suggests a series of recommended actions to improve print quality, based on the results of

internal checks. These actions may include reseating a printhead, changing paper to run a specific

calibration, cleaning some printer component, etc. Execute them in the proposed order.

TIP:

Use this option if you want to save time by acting directly on the causes of your problem, or if

your problem persists after the automatic Optimize print quality process.

NOTE:

This option can also be selected from the front panel. From the main menu, select

, then

Optimization suggested actions.

Most-common issues resolution

This option is designed to help you resolve some of the most common print-quality issues that users

encounter in large-format printing:

Dark or light horizontal lines across the image (banding)

Graininess

Poor line quality

Inaccurate colors

In the first window, select the print-quality issue that you are experiencing and click Next.

A list of suggestions for corrective action appears along with help to guide you through each action.

Lines are too thick, too thin or missing

1.

Check that the paper type you have loaded corresponds to the paper type selected in the front

panel and in your software. To check on the front panel, use the

View information

key .

2.

Check that you are using appropriate print-quality settings for your purposes (see

Print options

on page 77

). Select the custom print-quality options in the driver dialog, and try turning on the

Maximum detail option (if available). You may wish to reprint your job at this point in case the

problem has been solved.

3.

If the resolution of your image is greater than the printing resolution, you may notice a loss of line
quality. If you are using the HP-GL/2 and HP RTL driver for Windows, you can find the Max.

Application Resolution option in the driver dialog's Advanced tab, under Document

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