HP Laserjet 5 User Manual

Figure 5-1PostScript Fonts List
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Menu Items Affected by PostScript
Most PostScript menu items are similar to those for the PCL mode.
Those that are different are listed in the following tables. For menu
items common to PostScript and PCL, see Chapter 3, “Using the Printer
Control Panel.”
Item Options Explanation
PAPER None These settings are ignored because of the way PostScript formats pages.
ORIENTATION
FORM
Table 5-3Printing Menu Differences
Item Options Explanation
RESOLUTION 300600*If your PostScript printer driver cannot select...

Printing a PostScript Configuration Page
1Press[Menu] repeatedly until T\f\bT M\fNUappears.
2Press[Item] repeatedly until P\b CONFIG PAG\f appears.
3Press[Select] to print the page. The page will print in less than one
minute.
See the following pages for descriptions and examples of the PostScript
configuration page.
Item Options Explanation
AUTO CONT n/a PostScript language errors will not appear on the control panel display.
Table 5-5Configuration Menu Differences
Item Options Explanation
IO BUFFER...

PostScript Configuration Page
The PostScript configuration page (theP\b CONFIG PAG\fitem in the
Test Menu) is shown in Figure 5-2 on the following page.
A Settings: Current printer control panel default settings and product-specific
information such as Printer Name and PostScript version. PostScript-specific settings
include (but are not limited to):
HalftoneType: The current halftone type.
Wait Timeout: The PostScript timeout, not the timeout value in the Job Menu.
Printer Name: Name set by user (a...

Figure 5-2PostScript Configuration Page
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6
Adjusting Print Quality
Introduction
This chapter explains special tasks to be performed occasionally, in
order to adjust print quality using the control panel. These include:
•Choosing print resolution
•Fine-tuning print quality
•EconoMode printing
Many of these functions can also be performed using the software that
came with your printer.  Refer to Chapter 2, “Printing Software
Overview” or the online help files associated with the software for more
information.
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Choosing Print Resolution
The default resolution setting for the printer is 600 dpi (dots per inch).
This setting offers the best print quality. The resolution setting can be
adjusted to 300 dpi from theRESOLUT\bONitem in the Job Menu (see
Chapter 3).
To take best advantage of 600 dpi printing, use the internal fonts (or
accessory scalable fonts) and the software printer drivers designed for
the printer.
NoteIf possible, set print resolution from your software application.  If your
software application...

Fine-Tuning Print Quality
Print quality can be fine-tuned by adjusting print density and setting
Resolution Enhancement technology (REt). Print density and REt settings
work together, so both should be adjusted at the same time (see
“Harmonizing Print Density and REt Settings,” at the end of this section).
Adjusting Print Density
Print density is a measure of the darkness of print on the page. Print
density settings range from 1 to 5, with 1 producing the lightest print,
and 5 the darkest.  By default,...

Enhancing Resolution
Resolution Enhancement technology (REt) refines the print quality of
characters and graphics by smoothing the fine gradations along the
angles and curves of the printed image. Figure 6-1 shows two
magnified images: the left one shows Resolution Enhancement set to
OFF; the right one shows it set to MED\bUM, the default. You can also
select L\b\fHT orDARK .
NoteThe REt setting should normally be set through a software application.
If your software does not have this option, set REt...