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4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers
Graphics
Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me
The Graphics tab has option settings that affect the quality of a printed output. Notice that
there is a visual representation of the selected graphics mode.
Clicking the image will toggle both the radio button and the image display selections.
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Graphics Mode
The graphics mode option enables you to optimize graphics printing, increase speed and
improve print quality. Options include:
Raster
Graphics are sent to the printer as bitmap raster images (i.e. images composed of
individual dots). The printed output may appear to be a closer match to the screen
image than the other mode, but printing is slower.
Vector (default)
Graphics are sent to the printer as a combination of vector and raster images. This
mode enables images to be printed faster but not all graphic images can be printed
using this mode. If the printed graphic images do not appear the same way as they did
on your screen, select Raster and reprint your graphic.
Halftone
Halftone refers to a type of pattern that is applied to the printed image. By using a
combination of black dots, these patterns produce a grey appearance on the printed image.
This Halftone feature is designed to process images (e.g. photographs) but not computer
generated art (e.g. clip art). The appearance of the printed image will vary depending on the
the Halftone settings. The best way to select a Halftone setting for your graphic image is to
experiment. Print a graphic image at each setting and choose the one you like best.
Note the different options available for the different drivers.
For Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me:
Device (default)
Uses the default printer Halftone attributes to produce the image objects.
Line Art
Provides solid lines and sharp contrasts between shaded areas. It is usually used for
images with fine lines.
Fine
Provides smooth shades of grey.
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Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000
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