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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 600 dpi, you can select 600
dpi resolution from the printer’s control panel. Note that a file set for 300
dpi overrides the 600 dpi control panel setting
for that file only,printing the
job at 300 dpi. The setting reverts to the default after the job prints.
PERSONALTY AUTO* PCL
PSWhen you set personality to
AUTO, the printer automatically selects
PostScript when it receives a PostScript job. When you set personality to
P\b , the printer stops switching personalities automatically. Instead, it
switches to another personality only when a software command
specifically instructs it to do so. AUTOis recommended, especially in
shared printer environments.
I/O TIMEOUT 15* (5 to 300)I/O timeout refers to the time, measured in seconds, that the printer waits
before ending a print job. The PostScript wait timeout and job timeout
operators are not affected by this menu item. The
I/O TIM\fOUTsetting
does not affect how long a PostScript job is allowed to run or how long
PostScript waits for input.
*Indicates factory default.
Table 5-4Job Menu Differences
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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 n/a With 6 MBytes of memory (12 MBytes for duplex), the I/O buffering option
appears.
RESRCSAVE n/a With 7 MBytes of memory (13 MBytes for duplex), Resource Saving appears.
Table 5-6Memory Configuration Menu Differences
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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 network name, for instance).
Print Errors: Value set through the printer control panel’s PS Menu.
PostScript Version: The version of PostScript installed.
System Password/Job Password: Values are either “0” (default) or “Not Default”
(a password is present).
Jam Recovery: Indicates whether Jam Recovery is ON or OFF.
B Memory: The value shows how PostScript uses printer memory. This may be useful
for more experienced users since PostScript Level 2 allows users to configure
memory parameters (see the PostScript Level 2 “Red Book” for specific information
about these values).
C Flash Accessory: This setting will appear when the Flash SIMM is installed. It will
include the number and the SIMM size
D Printable Area: Gives the dimensions within the margins of the image area. Printable
area is dependent on the amount of memory installed. The current default is shown in
the hollow box.
E Page Count : Shows how many pages have been printed by the printer in all printer
languages. You can use the page count to track printer use.
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PostScript Configuration Page Printout Items
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Figure 5-2PostScript Configuration Page
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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 does not adjust the print resolution, set print
resolution from the control panel. Settings that are selected in your
software application override control panel settings.
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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, print density is set to 3.
NotePrint density is affected by the Resolution Enhancement setting.
To adjust print density from the control panel:
1Press[Menu] untilCONF\b\f MENU appears.
2Press[Item] untilDENS\bTY= settingappears.
3Press- Value + to reach the print density setting you want.
4Press[Select] to save your selection. An asterisk ( *) appears next to
your selection in the display.
5Press [Go]to exit the menus.
6Print a self test and examine the print pattern (see Chapter 7, “Testing
the Printer”).
7Continue adjusting print density until you are satisfied with the print
pattern.
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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 through the printer
control panel.
To adjust REt from the control panel:
1Press [Menu] untilPR\bNT\bN\f MENU appears.
2Press[Item] untilRET=setting appears.
3Press- Value + until the desired setting appears.
4Press[Select] to save your selection. An asterisk ( *) appears next to
your selection in the display.
5Press [Go]to exit the menus.
Figure 6-1
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