Printing; Obtaining Quality Results; Use The Right Inks And Media - Kodak 217857-1 Reference Manual

Printing

Wide format inkjet printers let you create printed pieces the length of a roll of media (up
to 150'). Only Extreme Color Printing™ combines the technical sophistication of the T-
200 printer with the unique qualities of ENCAD CIS2 ink and media.
Your printer features thermal ink cartridges with 208 jets. Cartridges include an onboard
ink tank (caddy) which supplies a minimum of 65 ml of ink beyond what is in the car-
tridge. You can print with four colors of ink (CMYK) which yield millions of colors, or
four black cartridges (KKKK) for faster printing.
The printers accept raster-oriented data in the format of HP RTL or HPGL/2. In this
mode, printing begins immediately after the first complete line of HP RTL data is re-
ceived.
If your applications do not support HP RTL, there are several software utilities available
to convert various raster file formats (TIFF, GIF, BMP, etc.) into HP RTL. There are also
many Raster Image Processors (RIPs) which convert Postscript or CGM to HP RTL.
When choosing a RIP or a file format converter for output to the printer, make sure it has
the features you need. (Contact your Encad dealer for an up-to-date listing.)

Obtaining quality results

You have probably seen a demonstration of your printer's capabilities or sample output. If
so, you are aware of the superb color graphics which can be obtained, and the variety of
media you can use. Note, however, that to obtain high-quality results, you must consider
several factors. Follow the simple guidelines in the sections that follow to obtain excel-
lent results.

Use the right inks and media

Encad's commitment to Extreme Color encompasses media, ink, and cartridges. A team
of color scientists and media specialists work with world class ink and media manufactur-
ers to develop supplies that are scientifically matched to Encad printers. Used together,
Encad inks and media provide wide color gamut, fast dry times and print longevity.
ENCAD T-200 Reference Guide
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Printer Setup 1-2