Print Quality
No Printing Defects Found in the Print Quality TestIf all the test patterns from the Print Quality Test are correct and you still experience print quality problems, here are some of the more likely causes to check:
nThe print mode used in your printer is not right for the image you are printing (this is defined by the printer’s
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nThe RIP (If you are using one)
nThe software applications you are using.
Use the following table to configure your system correctly.
What to Configure
Printer
HP driver (Windows, AutoCAD or Mac)
(HP DesignJet 2500CP)
Configuration Setting
Media
Dry time
Print mode setting
The settings available depend on the driver. The most typical settings are:
nPrint Quality Settings
nHalf Tone
nMedia selection
See the user’s guide for your application for more information about its print quality settings.
Optimal Setting
Unload the current media and load it again after changing the media type in the front panel.
Set to Automatic.
Set to Best.
In the software application:
nSet Print Quality to Best
nUse no Half Tone (or printer default.)
nMake sure that the media setting matches the media loaded in the printer.
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