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SP Series Info Central: Setup Guide
– If you printed the sample card from the card creation application, record the new Sharpness setting
on the card.
7 Evaluate the appearance of the sample card(s).
8 Repeat these steps until the sample cards meet your requirements.
How do I improve the color of my logo?
1 Evaluate the problem, such as “The logo has a yellow cast” or “The logo is reddish.”
If most of the card prints with the correct colors, consider using a graphics application to change the
logo or other part of the card that needs color improvement.
2 After making a sample card, click on the pointer for the color that is a problem.
3 Drag the pointer to the new position.
4 If changing the color that appears to be a problem does not fix the situation, try changing the other two
colors. For example, if the logo is too red, try changing green and blue to bring red into balance.
5 Wait a moment while the Color Image Preview changes to show the effect of the new setting.
6 If preview shows the change you want, click the Apply Changes button. If not, return to step 2.
7 Print a sample card, using the same method as you used previously.
– In the card creation application, print one or more sample cards.
– Click the Print Sample Card button to print a card.
8 Use a permanent marker to mark the back of the card with a 2 (or the next number if repeating these
steps).
– If you printed the sample card from the Color Settings tab, the current settings are printed on the
card.
– If you printed the sample card from the card creation application, record the new Color Balance
settings on the card.
9 Evaluate the appearance of the sample card(s).
– If the color balance is increased all the way, the white color in a card might become slightly darker.
10 Repeat these steps until the sample cards meet your requirements.
How do I make my photo colors more lifelike?
1 After making a sample card, click on the pointer in the Contrast box.
2 Drag the slider to the new position.
3 Wait a moment while the Color Image Preview changes to show the effect of the new setting.
4 If preview shows the change you want, click the Apply Changes button. If not, return to step 2.
5 Print a sample card, using the same method as you used previously.
– In the card creation application, print one or more sample cards.
– Click the Print Sample Card button to print a card.
6 Use a permanent marker to mark the back of the card with a 2 (or the next number if repeating these
steps).