Print quality menu Some items in this menu can be used 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. Table 24. 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; 300 dpi (dots per inch) 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. FASTRES 1200 :
Produces optimum print quality (comparable to 1200 dpi) at the printer’s maximum speed. PRORES 1200 : Produces optimum print quality (true 1200 dpi) at the printer’s maximum speed. When the resolution is changed, any downloaded resources (such as fonts or macros) will need to be downloaded again, unless they are stored on an optional hard disk or flash DIMM. RET=MEDIUM OFF LIGHT MEDIUM DARK Use the printer’s Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) setting to produce print with smooth angles, curves, and edges. The REt does not affect print quality when the print resolution is set to ProRes 1200. All other print resolutions, including FastRes 1200, benefit from REt.
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