MF Digital Spectrum 2 Thermal - Manual (Page 45)

Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide
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Spectrum2 CD Media & Ribbon Selection Guide
For best results, use the CD Media and Ribbon Section Guide to choose the appropriate
CD Media, Ribbon, and Printer Strobe setting for your CD labeling job.
Label Project:
• Black Text &
Graphics
Label Project:
• Color Text &
Graphics
Project Printing Tip
Ribbon Black or Monocolor
Ribbon Full Color Ribbon Spectrum2 requires
thermal transfer
type white coated
discs with smooth
coating for optimum
color results.
CD Media Silver or Gold Discs
(lacquer finish) White Discs
(Smooth white coated
finish) White coated inkjet
type discs (for inkjet
CD printers) with a
rough surface will
not provide good
output
Strobe Setting
Strobe setting
controls
darkness or
lightness of print
To set strobe
setting in
Windows: select
File / Print /
Properties / Device
Option
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If label is too light
try increasing the
strobe setting in
increments of 5 until
label has best
appearance
If label is too dark
try decreasing the
strobe setting in
increments of 5 until
label has best
appearance