HP 5100dtn, 5100tn 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 39.

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	maximum speed (22 ppm). The 300 dpi (dots
	PRORES 1200	per inch) setting is 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
		maximum speed (22 ppm).
		FASTRES 1200: Produces optimum print
		quality (comparable to 1200 dpi) at the printer’s
		maximum speed (22 ppm).
		PRORES 1200: Produces optimum print quality
		(true 1200 dpi) at half the printer’s maximum
		speed (11 ppm).
		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	Use the printer’s Resolution Enhancement
	LIGHT	technology (REt) setting to produce print with
	MEDIUM	smooth angles, curves, and edges.
		All print resolutions, including FastRes 1200,
	DARK
		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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