MF Digital Spectrum 2 Thermal - Manual (Page 70)

Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide
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CD Printing Techniques Chart
E With color
ribbon: Text
created in the
Spectrum2
Designer program
does not print
clearly For best text quality
use one of the
printer’s seven
primary colors as a
text color.
Also, check strobe
setting. See above.
F With color
ribbon: Text
created in a 3
rd
party graphics
program does not
print clearly
The text may be a
bitmap or JPEG
graphic, with a color
that does not print
well. Adjust to color of
the text to more
closely match the
printer’s seven
primary colors Tip: If adjusting
colors does not
provide good
results. Use the
Spectrum2 Designer
software to create
the text or text and
background.
F Graphics objects
appear washed
out or are not
completely
printing Check strobe
setting. See above.
IF Strobe setting
OK, graphic may be
too light.
Adjust graphics in
photo or paint
program by
increasing darkness
or density in 10%
increments and if
needed reduce
contrast by 10%. CD media may not
be suitable for
thermal transfer
labeling. Try
different brand of
CD media.