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Best for Photos mode is best used for photographic images where accurate color reproduction is very essential. Images printed in this mode will look lighter than those printed in Photo mode. Skin tones especially will look more natural in this mode.
NOTE: Exact color matching of the printed labels to the screen may never be possible since there are factors that affect this out of the drivers con- trol. The surface of the label reacts with the ink in the cartridge to produce the color. For this reason, when printing the same image to different types of labels with different surfaces the printed output can look entirely different.
Ink Saturation
This option controls the amount of ink used when printing an image. The default setting is 100%, which will provide the most accurate color matching. If the ink is not drying fast enough or bleeding, you can decrease the Ink Saturation to lessen the amount of ink that is applied to the label.
Left Margin Offset
This will be factory calibrated. If fine tuning is needed, increase this setting to move the image right on the label; decrease this setting to move the image to the left on the label. The unit of measure is 0.1mm.
On a Mac the following settings can be found by clicking the Config. Utility button.
Cartridge Alignment
Cartridge alignment will align the Black Cartridge to the Color Cartridge. You will automatically be prompted to perform this alignment each time you install a new cartridge. If you find that the black objects are not aligning properly with color objects on your label you can run the alignment procedure from the printer driver. Click on Cartridge Alignment and you will see a Properties button. Press this button to start the Alignment procedure. You will be prompted to have label stock of 4"x4" (101.6mm x 101.6mm) or larger. If the loaded stock does not meet this requirement it can be unloaded by pressing the Unload button. Insert larger stock or feed a
18Supplies and Driver Settings