[Custom Screen]
Overview
Select the screen type to be used for print processing.
Select the optimal screen depending on the intended use.
[Screen1]
Select the screen type to be used on [Screen1]. On [Screen1], select either Dot screen or Line screen.
If you return to the [MACHINE] screen after setting, [Gamma Automatic Adj.] is performed. Perform [Highlight Adjustment] when finished.
Tips
- A Dot or Line screen is a common printing style that changes density and expresses gradation by changing the size of a line or dot in a regular line. The higher the number of output lines, the more detailed the expression.
Reference
- For details about [Highlight Adjustment], refer to [Highlight Adjustment].
Setting item | Description |
|---|---|
[Dot270] | Draws image with a collection of ultra-fine dots. This is specialized for detailed reproduction by using many lines. Suitable for printing maps that contain fine patterns and characters. |
[Dot210] | Draws image with a collection of ultra-fine dots. Excellent for detailed reproduction with higher number of lines. Suitable for office documents that contain fine characters and graphs. |
[Dot190] | Draws an image with a collection of fine dots. The default number of lines. Suitable for catalogs, pamphlets, etc. |
[Dot175] | Draws an image with a collection of dots. Reduces graininess by using a slightly lower number of lines than normal printing. Suitable for color photographs and pamphlets. |
[Dot150] | Draws image with a collection of coarse dots. Produces excellent color and gradation stability. Suitable for larger photographs and black-and-white printing. |
[Dot130] | Draws image with a collection of coarse dots. Uses more lines than newspapers and has good stability of color and gradation. Appropriate for poster and black-and-white printing. |
[Line200] | Draws image with a collection of fine lines. Granularity can be reduced compared to dot screens with the same number of lines. Appropriate for office documents including graphs. |
[Line180] | Draws images using collection of lines. Excellent color stability against deviation across versions and pattern/design. Granularity can be reduced compared to dot screens with the same number of lines. Suitable for office documents including photographs. |
[Line150] | Draws images using collection of lines. Produces excellent color stability. Appropriate for poster and black-and-white printing. |
[Screen2]
Select the screen type to be used on [Screen2]. On [Screen2], select either Dot screen or Line screen.
If you return to the [MACHINE] screen after setting, [Gamma Automatic Adj.] is performed. Perform [Highlight Adjustment] when finished.
Tips
- A Dot or Line screen is a common printing style that changes density and expresses gradation by changing the size of a line or dot in a regular line. The higher the number of output lines, the more detailed the expression.
Reference
- For details about [Highlight Adjustment], refer to [Highlight Adjustment].
Setting item | Description |
|---|---|
[Dot270] | Draws image with a collection of ultra-fine dots. This is specialized for detailed reproduction by using many lines. Suitable for printing maps that contain fine patterns and characters. |
[Dot210] | Draws image with a collection of ultra-fine dots. Excellent for detailed reproduction with higher number of lines. Suitable for office documents that contain fine characters and graphs. |
[Dot190] | Draws an image with a collection of fine dots. The default number of lines. Suitable for catalogs, pamphlets, etc. |
[Dot175] | Draws an image with a collection of dots. Reduces graininess by using a slightly lower number of lines than normal printing. Suitable for color photographs and pamphlets. |
[Dot150] | Draws image with a collection of coarse dots. Produces excellent color and gradation stability. Suitable for larger photographs and black-and-white printing. |
[Dot130] | Draws image with a collection of coarse dots. Uses more lines than newspapers and has good stability of color and gradation. Appropriate for poster and black-and-white printing. |
[Line200] | Draws image with a collection of fine lines. Granularity can be reduced compared to dot screens with the same number of lines. Appropriate for office documents including graphs. |
[Line180] | Draws images using collection of lines. Excellent color stability against deviation across versions and pattern/design. Granularity can be reduced compared to dot screens with the same number of lines. Suitable for office documents including photographs. |
[Line150] | Draws images using collection of lines. Produces excellent color stability. Appropriate for poster and black-and-white printing. |
[Dot100] | Screen prepared to print on textured paper. Draws an image with a collection of rougher dots (Dot100). Produces excellent stability for halftone and gradation reproduction. |
[Dot70] | Screen prepared to print on textured paper. Draws an image with a collection of rougher dots (Dot70). Produces excellent stability for halftone and gradation reproduction. |
[Line100] | Screen prepared to print on textured paper. Draws an image with a collection of rougher lines (Line100). Produces excellent stability for halftone and gradation reproduction. |
[Line70] | Screen prepared to print on textured paper. Draws an image with a collection of rougher lines (Line70). Produces excellent stability for halftone and gradation reproduction. |
[Stochastic]
Select the screen type to be used on [Stochastic]. On [Stochastic], select FM Screen.
If you return to the [MACHINE] screen after setting, [Gamma Automatic Adj.] is performed. Perform [Size Setting] when finished.
Tips
- FM screen is a printing method that changes the density by changing the spacing of randomly arranged small dots, and represents a gradation. Excellent reproducibility of details in the order of [FM1] > [FM2] > [FM3].
Reference
- For details about [Highlight Adjustment], refer to [Highlight Adjustment].
Setting item | Description |
|---|---|
[FM1] | Acyclic dots are used to reproduce image. The number of lines is approximately 300, but fine dots are used in highlight parts and rough dots in middle density parts, considering the graininess. Suitable for printing dress patterns, fabric photos, maps, etc. |
[FM2] | Acyclic dots are used to reproduce image. For color stability, it uses 250 lines. Appropriate for dress design or clothes in little larger size printing. |
[FM3] | Acyclic dots are used to reproduce image. For color stability and Granularity as AM screen, it uses 200 lines. AM Screen with color stability and graininess are of the same quality, making it a good choice for printing dress designs and fabric photos in slightly larger sizes. |
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