HP Scitex FB550 - Available print modes

Available print modes
You select a print mode for each print job at the external RIP. Refer to the RIP documentation for instructions.
Stored jobs can be printed in the mode originally specified by the RIP, or in any other mode at the same
resolution as it was sent from the RIP.
The printer can print in several different modes for the combination of image quality and speed that you
require. The modes are named after their intended applications. The higher-quality modes are meant for
closer viewing. The faster modes are meant for viewing from longer distances. Maximum speeds shown in
the table are for jobs with six colors, four colors, or four colors plus white spot printing. White flood fills print
at approximately 45% the other color modes.
NOTE: Printing with white ink requires you to install the optional White Ink Upgrade Kit and then perform a
white ink conversion. See Order accessories on page 73 for ordering instructions.
Table 4-1 FB550 print modes and maximum print speeds
Print mode Maximum speed,
CMYKcm, CMYK, CMYK+W
Spot
Maximum speed, white
flood
1
Photo Plus: Near offset quality, saturated colors, backlit applications
Viewing distance: Less than 1 m (3 ft)
4.6 m²/h (50 ft²/h) 2.8 m²/h (30 ft²/h)
2
Photo: Photo gloss, saturated colors, backlit applications
Viewing distance: Less than 1 m (3 ft)
9.2 m²/h (99 ft²/h) 4.2 m²/h (46 ft²/h)
3
Indoor Signage Plus: Higher quality point-of-purchase (POP)
Viewing distance: 1–2 m (3–6 ft)
12.6 m²/h (135 ft²/h) 5.6 m²/h (60 ft²/h)
4
Indoor Signage: Standard point-of-purchase (POP)
Viewing distance: 1–2 m (3–6 ft)
18.5 m²/h (199 ft²/h) 8.6 m²/h (93 ft²/h)
5
Outdoor Signage Plus: Medium viewing distance signage
Viewing distance: 2–3 m (6–10 ft)
22.4 m²/h (241 ft²/h) 9.3 m²/h (100 ft²/h)
6
Outdoor Signage: Longer distance viewing signage (not available for
white ink jobs)
Viewing distance: 3–5 m (10–16 ft)
31.5 m²/h (339 ft²/h)
7
Express: Very long distance viewing (not available for white ink jobs)
Viewing distance: Greater than 5 m (16 ft)
38.9 m²/h (419 ft²/h)
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