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VinylJet 36TM Reference Guide

Printing

Your printer features thermal ink cartridges with 208 jets. Reservoirs hold up to 500 ml of ink. You can print with four colors of ink (CMYK) which yield millions of colors.

The printers accept raster-oriented data in the format of HP RTL or HPGL. In this mode, printing begins immediately after the first complete line of HP RTL data is received.

There are many Raster Image Processors (RIPs) which convert Postscript or CGM to HP RTL. When choosing a RIP or a file format converter for output to the printer, make sure it has the features you need. (Contact your ENCAD distributor or dealer for an up- to-date listing.) If your applications do not support HP RTL, there are several software utilities available to convert various raster file formats (TIFF, GIF, BMP, etc.) into HP RTL.

Obtaining quality results

You have probably seen a demonstration of your printer's capabilities or sample output. If so, you are aware of the superb color graphics which can be obtained on uncoated vinyl media. Note, however, that to obtain high-quality results, you must consider several factors. Follow the simple guidelines in the sections that follow to obtain excellent results.

Use the right inks and media

ENCAD’s commitment to Extreme Color encompasses media, ink, and cartridges. A team of color scientists and media specialists work with world class ink and media manufactur- ers to develop supplies that are scientifically matched to ENCAD printers.

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