Primera Technology LX900 user manual Color Matching and Design Tips

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8.Media. Make sure your label stock is inkjet printable. Many thermal label stocks look the same as inkjet but do not allow the ink to soak into the surface of the media.

9.Source File Image Mode. The image mode of the source file may be set to RGB instead of CMYK. This can cause the color matching to be off. Change the image mode of the original file, resave and reprint.

10.Copper Contacts. Clean the copper contacts on the back of the print carriage and the contacts on the printhead with rubbing alcohol.

11.Image Resolution(DPI). Try another Image. Perhaps the resolution of the current image is not sufficient for a quali- ty print. Many graphics suitable for viewing onscreen have a DPI of 72. This is the minimum DPI for proper screen display. However, if you print this image it will look blurry and pixilated. 72 is a typical DPI for images or graphics saved from web sites. We recommend a 300 dpi image.

12.Cable. Try another USB cable. Make sure that it is less than 6ft (2 Meters) long. Faulty cables or cables that are too long interrupt communications which can result in print quality issues.

13.Saturation. If ink is bleeding, decrease saturation in driver preferences.

14.Change the Printhead. If print nozzles of certain colors are still clogged after repeated cleanings it may be time to replace the printhead. See Section 5G.

C. COLOR MATCHING AND DESIGN TIPS

Whether you contract your graphic design or do it yourself, these guidelines will help you get the best quality labels out of your LX900.

1.Image Size/Shape. The image size should correspond with the size of the label you will be printing. Note: If the source image is smaller and must be enlarged to fill the entire label space, this will affect the DPI. A 2" x 2" 300 dpi label blown up to fit on a 4" x 4" label would have an effective dpi of 75. This would not be a sufficient resolution. See item 2.

44Troubleshooting and Maintenance

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Contents 062211-511271 All rights reserved Printing History Table of Contents Interactive Feature Getting Started Thank YOU…Choosing a Good Location Unpacking and Inspection Identifying the Parts Computer Specifications Recommended PC SpecificationsLabel and Roll Specifications Label StockTOC Index Label Side Out Roll O.D Installing Label Stock Roll Guide Movable Throat Guide Fixed Throat Guide Adjusting the Label Stock TOF TOP of Form Sensor Circular LabelsThrough-Hole Labels SET the Stock Sensor Mode SET the Output Mode TOC Ink Cartridges Status Monitor Monitoring INK Levels Using the Cost Estimator Replacing INK Cartridges / LOW INK Warning TOC TOC Using Nicelabel PrintingTOC TOC TOC TOC TOC Creating Barcodes in Nicelabel RSS TOC Printing from Other Programs Adjusting Print Alignment TOC Creating a Full Bleed Print Printer Driver Settings To find Driver Settings Paper Size Portrait LandscapeColor Matching Ink Saturation Troubleshooting and Maintenance Solving Print Alignment ProblemsImage is Vertically Offset Image is printing horizontally offset Solving Print Quality Problems Maintenance Station Color Matching and Design Tips DPI Image printed with the LX900 TOC Cleaning the Printer Create a Support ReportCleaning the Printhead 3B. Deep clean the cartridge 3C. Preventing clogged nozzlesPrinthead / Cartridge Replacement Procedure Semi-Permanent Print Head Part NumberReplacing the Printhead Ink Feed Unload Press Pause + Load/Feed to Start and FinishTOC Now align the print head as described in B Interpreting the PRINTER’S Indicator Lights ExplanationTechnical Support Source LocationSection Technical Specifications Media TypesIndex DPI11, 33, 35