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Encad 1000i Reference Guide
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Printing
The printer accepts raster-oriented data in the format of HP RTL. In this mode, printing begins immediately after
the first complete line of HP RTL data is received.
There are many Raster Image Processors (RIPs) which convert Postscript or CGM to HP RTL. When choosing a
RIP or a file format converter for output to the printer, make sure it has the features you need. (Contact your
Encad distributor or dealer for an up-to-date listing.) If your applications do not support HP RTL, there are several
software utilities available to convert various raster file formats (TIFF, GIF, BMP, etc.) into HP RTL.
Obtaining quality results
You have probably seen a demonstration of your printer's capabilities or sample output.
If so, you are aware of the superb color graphics which can be obtained. Note, how-
ever, that to obtain high-quality results, you must consider several factors. Follow the
simple guidelines in the sections that follow to obtain excellent results.
Use the right inks and media
Your printer features six thermal ink cartridges with 640 jets each. Reservoirs
hold up to 700 ml of ink. You can print with six colors of ink (CMYK, M
L
and
C
L
) which create a combination of color gamut and smooth tonal gradations for
your most challenging applications. Note: in the calibration patterns, the M
L
and C
L
cartridges are referred to as M1 and C1.
Ink sets for the 1000i include dye and pigment offerings. Encad ink sets offer
optimized, matched and quality ink solutions. Every ink formula is scientifi-
cally designed to obtain the best performance possible in the printer for
which it is created. Extensive testing under a variety of extreme environ-
mental and production conditions ensures the ink performs consistently.
When Encad inks are used with KODAK Wide-Format Inkjet Media, you receive
industry-leading performance guarantees that ensure customer satisfaction.