Owner manual

Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide
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Label Graphics
Labels the print best
in monocolor are:
• Text only
• Line art and Clip
art
• Mixed text and
graphics
• Mixed graphics
• Photos with
limited grayscale
range
Labels the print best
in color are:
• Text only
• Line art and Clip
art
• Mixed text and
graphics
• Mixed graphics
• Photos with
limited range of
colors
• Spot colors
Labels that may not
print properly are:
• Large single
color areas
• Reversed out
graphics
(example: clear
text on solid
black
background)
• Photos with wide
range of colors
Graphics Tips
Label Graphics Tips
Resolution
Set resolution of graphics files for 600 DPI (or 300 DPI) prior to saving
graphics. If using Photo or Paint programs, save files as 300 or 600 DPI
JPEG files, with images sized for placement on CD. Import graphic file
to Spectrum2 Designer. Set Printer Driver for 300 or 600 DPI mode
accordingly prior to printing.
Web Graphics
Website graphics are typically 72DPI, which means they will shrink in
size when brought over to a label file. If possible, avoid expanding size
of graphics. Expanding to a larger size may result in “rough” looking
graphics.
Text Color
For color text, choose the 8 basic colors (bottom row of color selection
within Spectrum2 Designer—this will consistently give best results. If
using Photo or Paint programs, set to CMY and select colors that utilize
only one or two of the CMY colors.