Alps Electric MD-1300 manual Connection Method, Other problems and operations

Troubleshooting

Can I use the Photo Overcoat cartridge for photo realistic finishing?

No. Always use the Finish cartridge.

Is it all right to print using the white ink on top of a full color image?

This can cause unsatisfactory results. Print the white ink before using other ink colors.

For full color printing and photo realistic finishing, may I use any type of paper?

We suggest using ALPS High Grade Paper for full color printing and photo realistic finishing. Using other types of paper can produce a poor image.

Is full color printing at 600 dpi possible on Photo Realistic Labels?

To obtain the best image quality, Photo Realistic Labels should be printed in full color at 1,200 dpi. Image quality in full color at 600 dpi or less may not be satisfactory.

Connection Method

Can I connect multiple MD printers to a single computer?

If different SCSI device numbers are used, multiple printers can be connected to a single Macintosh. Of course, simultaneous printing is not possible.

Can I connect a single MD printer to multiple computers?

No, the printer is not designed for this.

Other problems and operations

Is this printer compatible with PostScript?

The MD printer uses QuickDraw. Thus, it is not compatible with PostScript.

EPS files cannot be output clearly.

Since EPS files are data files for PostScript printers, images at 72 dpi may be output from QuickDraw depending on the application.

Are enlargements and reductions possible?

Set either the enlargement or the reduction rate in the Reduce or Enlarge setting in the Page Setup dialog box. This value may be specified between 25 and 400.

The preview doesn’t change even though I change the reduction or en- largement in the Page Setup dialog box.

The preview will not change size with different reduction or enlargement settings. Check the size after printing to see that the changes took effect.

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