HP LaserJet 5100 Printer series - Manual (Page 142)

B-6 Control Panel Menus
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Print Quality Menu
Some items in this menu can be accessed from a software
application, or from the printer driver (if the appropriate driver is
installed). Printer driver and software application settings override
control panel settings. For more information, see page 53.
Print Quality Menu
Item Values Explanation
RESOLUTION=
FASTRES 1200 300
600
FASTRES 1200
PRORES 1200 Select the resolution from the following values:
300 : Produces draft print quality at the printer’s
maximum speed (22 ppm). The 300 dpi (dots
per inch) setting is recommended for some
bitmapped fonts and graphics, and for
compatibility with the HP LaserJet III family of
printers.
600 : Produces high print quality at the printer’s
maximum speed (22 ppm).
FASTRES 1200 : Produces optimum print
quality (comparable to 1200 dpi) at the printer’s
maximum speed (22 ppm).
PRORES 1200 : Produces optimum print quality
(true 1200 dpi) at half the printer’s maximum
speed (11 ppm).
Note
It is best to change the resolution from the printer
driver or software application. (Driver and
software settings override control panel
settings.)
RET=MEDIUM OFF
LIGHT
MEDIUM
DARK Use the printer’s Resolution Enhancement
technology (REt) setting to produce print with
smooth angles, curves, and edges.
All print resolutions, including FastRes 1200,
benefit from REt.
Note
It is best to change the REt setting from the
printer driver or software application. (Driver
and software settings override control panel
settings.)