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Modes related to the image type for the copy jobs
Use the image types to define the best copy quality for your original file.
The available image types depend on the selected color mode. The two tables 
below show the image types for Grayscale and Color copies in the sequence 
given.
[19 ] Image  type s for c opy ou tput i n greys cal e
[19] Image types for copy output in greyscale
[20 ] Image  type s for c opy ou tput wi th c olor
Image type Function
Line art This is a fast and productive mode. 
The Line art mode is the best mode 
for files that contain line drawings 
and text. For example CAD draw-
ings.
Photo The system optimizes for filled ar-
eas.
Dark original The system optimizes for originals 
with a dark media background. An 
image drawn on dark colored media 
is displayed sharp on the output.
Blueprint The output of a negative image is 
positive, and the output of a positive 
image is negative.
Image type Function
Line art This is a fast and productive mode. 
The Line art mode is the best mode 
for files that contain line drawings 
and text. For example CAD drawings 
and aged archives.
Photo The system produces optimal color 
rendering. The Photo mode is the 
best mode for files that require high 
quality color. The Photo mode is the 
best mode for originals with a large 
color range. For example, high gloss 
photos.
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Map The system optimizes for filled areas 
and small detailed information. The 
Maps mode is the best mode for GIS 
files, magazines, and newsletters.
Artwork The system optimizes for filled areas 
and produces optimal color fastness. 
The media background of the image 
is optimal on the output. The Maps 
mode is the best mode for inkjet, 
past-ups, artist impressions, and 
drawings with photos. Image type Function
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Output quality and print speed
Introduction
The quality of your printed output and the print speed depend on the following 
parameters.
■The media type
■The color mode
■The content mode for the print jobs
■The image type for the copy jobs
■The output quality mode.
The following determines the actual quality of your printed output.
■The print speed.
The lower the print speed, the better the output quality.
■The scan speed for the copy jobs and the scan-to-file jobs.
A lower scan speed results in a better output quality.
The following table describes the relation between the output quality and the 
media type:
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The relation between the output quality and the media types
[21 ] The rela tion  between  the outp ut qua lit y an d the m edia  type s
Content 
mode (print 
jobs)Image type 
(copy jobs)Quality 
modeColor mode Print speed 
(A0 not in-
cluding the 
drying time 
and the pro-
cessing time)
Lines & 
TextLine art
Dark origi-
nal
BlueprintCheck Grayscale All media: 
110
Lines & 
TextLine art
Dark origi-
nal
BlueprintRelease All media: 
330
Lines & 
TextLine art
Dark origi-
nal
BlueprintPresentation All media: 
700
Area fills Photo Check All media: 
110
Area fills Photo Release All media: 
700
Area fills Photo Presentation All media: 
1145
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Lines & 
TextLine art
MapsCheck Color All media: 
220
Lines & 
TextLine art
MapsRelease Uncoated 
media: 420
Coated me-
dia, Film and 
photo paper: 
935
Lines & 
TextLine art
MapsPresentation Uncoated 
media: 935
Coated me-
dia, Film and 
photo paper: 
1200
Area fills Photo
ArtworkCheck All media: 
935
Area fills Photo
ArtworkRelease Uncoated 
media: 640
Coated me-
dia: 1145
Film and 
photo paper: 
1200
Area fills Photo
ArtworkPresentation Uncoated 
media: 
1200
Coated me-
dia: 2330
Film and 
photo paper: 
2330 Content 
mode (print 
jobs)Image type 
(copy jobs)Quality 
modeColor mode Print speed 
(A0 not in-
cluding the 
drying time 
and the pro-
cessing time)
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Recommended media types and quality modes
Introduction
The selection of the media and the quality modes depends on the application 
of the output. The tables give you an idea of which media type and quality 
modes to use in a work process.
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CAD drawings - Grayscale
[22 ] CAD drawin gs - G ray sc al e
[22] CAD drawings - Grayscale
When to use Recommended media type Recommended Quali-
ty mode
To check a draw-
ingDraft paper
Standard paper
Tracing paper
Bond
Translucent bondCheck
Release
To release a draw-
ingDraft paper
Standard paper
Tracing paper
Premium coated paper
Matte film
Bond
Translucent bond
Deluxe bondRelease
To present a 
drawingDraft paper
Standard paper
Tracing paper
Premium coated paper
Matte film
Bond
Translucent bond 
Deluxe bondPresentation
To archive a 
drawingMatte film
Color vellumRelease
Presentation
Diazo Tracing paper
Matte film
Translucent bond
Color vellumRelease
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CAD and GIS drawings - color
[23 ] CAD a nd GIS drawin gs - colo r
[23] CAD and GIS drawings - color
CAD and GIS drawings - color (high density)
[24 ] CAD a nd G IS drawin gs - c olo r (hi gh den si ty)
[24] CAD and GIS drawings - color (high density)
When to use Recommended media type Recommended quali-
ty mode
To check a draw-
ingDraft paper
Standard paper
Tracing paper
Bond
Translucent bond Check
To release a draw-
ingDraft paper
Standard paper
Premium coated paper
Matte film
Bond
Deluxe bondRelease
To present a draw-
ingDraft paper
Standard paper
Premium coated paper
Matte film
Bond
Coated bondPresentation
To archive a draw-
ingMatte film Release
Presentation
When to use Recommended media type Recommended quali-
ty mode
To release a draw-
ingPremium coated paper
High gloss photo paperRelease
To present a draw-
ingPremium coated paper
High gloss photo paperRelease
Presentation
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Check the quality of the printed output 
Quality check print
Introduction
The Océ TCS400 offers two possibilities to check the quality of your printed 
output.
■Make a quality check print
■Make a tone scale area print
■Make a demo print.
This section describes the problems you can analyze by making a quality check 
print or demo print. The Optimize print quality section describes how you can 
solve problems with the quality (see ‘Use the Optimize print quality wizard’ 
on page141).
How to make a quality check print
The system prints the Quality check print in the Presentation quality mode 
and the Lines & Text content mode. The system uses a minimum of media for 
the Quality check print. We recommend you use Premium coated paper for the 
Quality check print. 
Do the following to make a quality check print.
1Scroll to the System information card on the on-line screen of the printer 
operator panel.
2Use the lower softkey for Demo prints to enter the menu.
3Use the lower softkey to select Quality check. 
Check the output for the problems with the quality described below.
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How to analyze the quality check print
The Quality check print option is a quick method to help you find the cause 
of an unsatisfactory output quality. The Quality check print option is 
especially useful to check the quality of printed lines.
Use the Quality check print option on the printer operator panel to trace the 
following problems:
[25 ] Des crip tion  of outp ut qual ity  probl ems
Graphical representa-
tion of the problemProblem Description
Not available The color of one area 
runs into the color of 
another areaCheck if the color of one 
area runs into the color of 
another area. The media 
type influences the image 
quality. The bleeding test 
consists of black and yel-
low areas with white lines 
in between. If you use Pre-
mium Grade paper, a 
0.008 inch line must be 
visible.
Not available The color of one line 
runs into the color of 
another lineCheck that the lines or the 
white space between the 
lines are visible.
White stripes in filled 
areasCheck for white stripes in 
filled areas. White stripes 
are not acceptable.
Not available The output color is 
not the same as the 
original colorMake sure you define the 
correct software settings 
like the correct pen set-
tings.
Not available The length and width 
measurements are 
different from the 
originalCheck that the frame of 
the quality check print is 
exactly the size of an 
8.5x11. 
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