EN Chapter 3 Printer operation 63
Print quality menu
Some items in this menu can be used 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.
Table 24. Print quality menu
Item Values Explanation
RESOLUTION=
FASTRES 1200
300
600
FASTRES 1200
PRORES 1200
Select the resolution from the
following values:
300
: Produces draft print quality
at the printer’s maximum speed;
300 dpi (dots per inch) 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.
FASTRES 1200
: Produces
optimum print
quality
(comparable to 1200 dpi) at the
printer’s maximum speed.
PRORES 1200
: Produces
optimum print quality (true 1200
dpi) at the printer’s maximum
speed.
When the resolution is
changed, any downloaded
resources (such as fonts or
macros) will need to be
downloaded again, unless they
are stored on an optional hard
disk or flash DIMM.
RET=MEDIUM OFF
LIGHT
MEDIUM
DARK
Use the printer’s Resolution
Enhancement technology
(REt) setting to produce print
with smooth angles, curves,
and edges.
The 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.
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