HP 4050 manual Print Quality Menu

Print Quality Menu

Some items in this menu can be accessed from a software application, or from the printer driver (if the appropriate driver is installed). Printer driver and software application settings override control panel settings. For more information, see page 59.

Print Quality Menu

Item	Values	Explanation
RESOLUTION=	300	Select the resolution from the following values:
FASTRES 1200	600	300: Produces draft print quality at the printer’s
	FASTRES 1200	full speed (17 ppm). 300 dpi (dots per inch) is
	PRORES 1200	recommended for some bitmapped fonts and
		graphics, and for compatibility with the
		HP LaserJet III family of printers.
		600: Produces high print quality at the printer’s
		full speed (17 ppm).
		FASTRES 1200: Produces optimum print
		quality (comparable to 1200 dpi) at the printer’s
		maximum speed (17 ppm, letter/16 ppm, A4).
		PRORES 1200: Produces optimum print quality
		(true 1200 dpi) at half the printer’s maximum
		speed.
		Note
		It is best to change the resolution from the
		printer driver or software application. (Driver
		and software settings override control panel
		settings.)

RET=MEDIUM	OFF
	LIGHT
	MEDIUM
	DARK

Use the printer’s Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) setting to produce print with smooth angles, curves, and edges.

REt does not affect print quality when the print resolution is set to ProRes 1200. All other print resolutions, including FastRes 1200, benefit from REt.

Note

It is best to change the REt setting from the printer driver or software application. (Driver and software settings override control panel settings.)

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