Print Quality

Color Accuracy Configuration

The configurations of the printer, the driver, and the software RIPs define how ink is applied to each type of media. Use the information in the following table to configure the printer and software for best color accuracy.

Location of Setting

Setting Description

Selection

 

 

 

 

 

Printer Front-Panel Menu

 

Media

 

n Set to match the media

 

 

 

 

type loaded in the

 

 

 

 

printer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ink Emulation (PS only)

n Set the type of CMYK

 

 

 

 

inks that your software

 

 

 

 

generates. If you use HP

 

 

 

 

drivers use “Native”.

 

Ink Limiting (PS only)

 

Color Calibration (PS only)

HP Drivers

Media

Non-HP drivers

Media or equivalent setting

(Software RIPS)

 

nSet to ON.

nSet to ON.

nSet to match the media type loaded in the printer.

nSet to match the media type loaded in the printer. See the documentation that came with your software for information.

Color correction option or

n Do the color correction

equivalent

calibration if one is

 

available.

HP DesignJets 1050C and 1055CM Printers Service Manual

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