4: Printer Settings and Adjustments
Printing Preferences
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Black Panel (K) Optimization Tab
The Black Panel (K) Optimization tab displays two identical adjustment sections (Front and
Back) to optimize black panel printing for the type of image being printed.
To access the Black Panel (K) Optimization Tab, select Start > Devices and Printers. Right
click on the Zebra ZXP Series 7 Card Printer listing, and select Printing preferences >
Black Panel (K). The front side and back side options are enabled based on the availability of
K panel in the ribbon combination.
• Optimize for: Black panel printing can be optimized to improve the quality of individual
elements that comprise the image. There are separate optimization settings for Text,
Barcodes, and Mixed content.
- Text sharpens the edges of fonts. This setting will make barcodes appear darker.
- Barcode sharpens fine lines to improve barcodes for scanning. This setting will make
text and graphics appear lighter.
- Mixed (default) combines the optimum settings for text, barcode, and graphics
printing in most applications.
Click on the Advanced button for additional black (K) panel optimization options to further
fine tune black (K) panel printing; see next page.