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Online User's Guide for Windows 3.1, 95/98
Contents
Table of Contents
Various Printing Operations .......................... 4
Printing on Photographic-Quality Paper (4" x 6") ...................... 10 Printing on Photographic-Quality Labels ................................... 16 VPhoto Color Printing on VPhoto Print Film .............................. 22 VPhoto Color Printing on VPhoto Paper .................................... 25 VPhoto Color Printing on Plain Paper ....................................... 28 VPhoto Color Printing on Photo Realistic Labels ...................... 31 Full Color & Photo Realistic Finishing (Glossy Finish) .............. 34 Printing Method .................................................................... 34 Printing in Spot Color ................................................................ 36 Single Ink Printing .................................................................. 37 Multiple Inks Printing .............................................................. 41 Simultaneous Metallics & CMYK Inks Printing ....................... 49 Printing in Foil Color .................................................................. 56 Types of Foil Color Printing .................................................. 56 Single Foil Color Printing ........................................................ 57 Multi Foil Color Printing .......................................................... 61 Simultaneous Full Color + Foil Color Printing ......................... 67 Printing Greeting Cards ............................................................. 72 Printing on Back Print Film ........................................................ 75 Examples.............................................................................. 81 Making Iron-on Transfers ........................................................... 82 Examples.............................................................................. 87 Printing on Overhead Transparencies ....................................... 88 Undercoating with a VPhoto Primer Ink Cartridge ..................... 92
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Printer Driver ................................................. 96
Printer Driver Setup Dialog Box ................................................. 97 How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Dialog Box ............... 97 Name and Functions of Each Item of the MD-5000 Dialog Box 98 Settings in Each Tab .................................................................. 99 Document/Quality Tab .......................................................... 99 Paper Tab ........................................................................... 104 Image Settings Tab ............................................................. 106
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Various Printing Operations
Learning to Use the Many Functions of Your Printer The MD-5000P not only prints outstanding monochrome and full color images but also offers a wide variety of other options, including printing in foil or metallic color and printing on iron-on transfer sheets, photo labels, and greeting cards. This chapter will show you how to use these useful functions step by step. Read Chapter 1 of this guide and learn the basic operations of your printer before reading this chapter. We hope you will take full advantage of the many functions of your printer.
Various Printing Operations
Photographic-Quality Color Printing
This section describes how to print Photographic-Quality Color images on PhotographicQuality Paper.With Photographic-Quality Color printing, you can print continuous-tone images with the same high quality as photographs. In Photographic-Quality Color printing, you can also print with an overcoat ink that produces a smooth, shiny surface like a photograph.
Requirements
You need the following items for Photographic-Quality Color printing. · Ink cartridges Make sure that you use only the Photographic-Quality ink cartridges listed below. Photo Cyan ink cartridge (Part No. 105812-00) Photo Magenta ink cartridge (Part No. 105814-00) Photo Yellow ink cartridge (Part No. 105816-00) Photo Overcoat ink cartridge (Part No. 105818-00) · Media Photographic-Quality Paper (8.5" x 11") (Part No. 105822-00) · The guide sheet (the thick paper with the written description) included with the set of paper sheets
Caution
Always use Photographic-Quality Paper for Photographic-Quality Color printing. Failure to do so can damage the printer as well as the cartridge ribbon. Up to 20 sheets of paper can be loaded into the sheet feeder at once. Print surfaces that have been overcoated cannot be used for subsequent printing. If you attempt to do so, the printer may malfunction.
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Step 1 Prepare the Image to be Printed
Use any application to create the image or document you want to print.
Step 2 Install the Photographic-Quality Ink Cartridges
Install the Photographic-Quality ink cartridges into the ink cartridge holders. The ink cartridges may be installed in any order.
Step 3 Load the Photographic-Quality Paper (8.5"x 11") in Your Printer
You may use either automatic feed mode or manual feed mode to load the paper into your printer. 1. For manual feed mode, set the paper feed switch to position "M"; for automatic feed mode, set it to "A".
Paper feed switch "A"
Paper feed switch "M"
2.
For automatic feeding, load the guide sheet supplied with the paper into the sheet feeder, placing the printed side facing down. Then, place the Photographic-Quality Paper on this sheet. Only the glossy side of the PhotographicQuality Paper is printable, so be sure to load the sheets with the glossy, printable side up. When handling sheets, hold the bent top of the guide sheet only to avoid smearing or discoloring the glossy printing surface.
guide sheet
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3. 4.
Adjust the paper feed guide to the width of the paper. For manual feeding, load one sheet of paper in the sheet feeder, and press the ready / insert button.
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Note
Only the glossy surface of paper can be subjected to Photographic-Quality printing. Since the opposite surface cannot be printed on, make sure the paper is correctly oriented.
Important
· You may load as many as 20 sheets of Photographic-Quality Paper at one time. · Fan the sheets before loading them on the sheet feeder. The printer may feed more than one sheet at one time when they are stuck together. · If you do not load the guide sheet with the PhotographicQuality Paper, the final sheet may not feed properly. · Always use the Photographic-Quality ink cartridges to print on the Photographic-Quality Paper. Printing with any other combination can damage the cartridge ribbon as well as the paper. · Remove both the Photographic-Quality Paper and the guide sheet before loading any other type of paper. · The guide sheet is not reusable. When you load a new set of Photographic-Quality Paper, make sure that you load them with the new guide sheet from the same package. · Note that when all the Photographic-Quality Paper has been fed from the sheet feeder, the printer will detect that the paper feeder is empty and will not feed the guide sheet. If you try to feed the guide sheet through the printer, it may get damaged. Do not use a damaged guide sheet in the printer. · Keep both used and unused sheets away from heat, humidity, dust, and direct sunlight. · The printed image on the Photographic-Quality Paper may discolor. Keep it out of contact with plastic, such as document holders, wallet windows, erasers, hairdressing items, and cosmetic items. · Keep all unused sheets in the original bag.
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Step 4 Set Up the Printer Driver for Printing
1. Select Print from the File menu. The following dialog box appears.
2.
Click Properties. The Document Type dialog box in the ALPS MD-5000P dialog box appears.-
Note
Please note that the procedure for opening the dialog box of ALPS MD-5000P driver may slightly differ from one application to another.
3.
Select Graphics/Text or Photographs from the Document Types setting in the Document/Quality Tab. Select Photographic Paper from the Media Type setting.
4.
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5.
When the following notice window appears, confirm the contents, and click OK.
6. 7.
Change other necessary settings. When you complete the setup, click OK to close the dialog box.
Note
If you select Photographic Paper from the Media Type setting, the overcoat finishing will be automatically provided. It is recommended to print with the overcoat. However, if printing with the overcoat is not desired, click the More Setting button, and then uncheck the Glossy Finish check-box in the Option setting.
Step 5 Print
Click OK in the Print dialog box, and printing will start.
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Printing on Photographic-Quality Paper (4" x 6")
This section describes how to print Photographic-Quality Color images on PhotographicQuality Paper. With Photographic-Quality Color printing, you can print continuous-tone images with the same high quality as photographs. In Photographic-Quality Color printing, you can also print with an overcoat ink that produces a smooth, shiny surface like a photograph.
Requirements
You need the following items for Photographic-Quality Color printing. · Ink cartridges Make sure that you use only the Photographic-Quality ink cartridges listed below. Photo Cyan ink cartridge (Part No. 105812-00) Photo Magenta ink cartridge (Part No. 105814-00) Photo Yellow ink cartridge (Part No. 105816-00) Photo Overcoat ink cartridge (Part No. 105818-00) · Media Photographic-Quality Paper (4" x 6") (Part No. 105824-00) · The guide sheet (the thick paper with the written description) included with the set of paper sheets
Important
Make sure that none of your Photographic-Quality Paper is warped more than 0.2" / 5 mm. Warped sheets can cause unsatisfactory print results.
0.2" / 5mm or less 0.2" / 5mm or less Each sheet should have a warp of 0.2" / 5 mm or less when placed on a flat surface.
Important
· Always use Photographic-Quality Paper for PhotographicQuality Color printing. Failure to do so can damage the printer as well as the cartridge ribbon. Up to 20 sheets of paper can be loaded into the sheet feeder at once. · Print surfaces that have been overcoated cannot be used for subsequent printing. If you attempt to do so, the printer may malfunction.
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Step 1 Prepare the Image to be Printed
Use any application to create the image or document you want to print.
Step 2 Install the Photographic-Quality Ink Cartridges
Install the Photographic-Quality ink cartridges into the ink cartridge holders. The ink cartridges may be installed in any order.
Step 3 Load the Photographic-Quality Paper (4"x 6") in Your Printer
You may use either automatic feed mode or manual feed mode to load the paper into your printer. 1. For manual feed mode, set the paper feed switch to position "M"; for automatic feed mode, set it to "A".
Paper feed switch "A"
Paper feed switch "M"
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2.
For automatic feeding, load the guide sheet supplied with the paper into the sheet feeder, placing the printed side facing down. Then, place the Photographic-Quality Paper on the guide sheet. Only the glossy side of the Photographic-Quality Paper is printable, so be sure to load the sheets with the glossy, printable side up. When handling sheets, hold the bent top of the guide sheet only to avoid smearing or discoloring the glossy printing surface.
guide sheet
3. 4.
Adjust the paper feed guide to the width of the paper. For manual feeding, load one sheet of paper in the sheet feeder, and press the ready / insert button.
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Note
Only the glossy surface of paper can be subjected to Photographic-Quality printing. Since the opposite surface cannot be printed on, make sure the paper is correctly oriented.
Important
· You may load as many as 20 sheets of Photographic-Quality Paper at one time. · Fan the sheets before loading them on the sheet feeder. The printer may feed more than one sheet at one time when they are stuck together. · If you do not load the guide sheet with the PhotographicQuality Paper, the final sheet may not feed properly. · Always use the Photographic-Quality ink cartridges to print on the Photographic-Quality Paper. Printing with any other combination can damage the cartridge ribbon as well as the paper. · Remove both the Photographic-Quality Paper and the guide sheet before loading any other type of paper. · The guide sheet is not reusable. When you load a new set of Photographic-Quality Paper, make sure that you load them with the new guide sheet from the same package. · Note that when all the Photographic-Quality Paper has been fed from the sheet feeder, the printer will detect that the paper feeder is empty and will not feed the guide sheet. If you try to feed the guide sheet through the printer, it may get damaged. Do not use a damaged guide sheet in the printer.
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· Keep both used and unused sheets away from heat, humidity, dust, and direct sunlight. · A printed image on Photographic-Quality Paper may discolor. Keep it out of contact with plastic, such as document holders, wallet windows, erasers, hairdressing items, and cosmetic items. · Keep all unused sheets in the original bag.
Step 4 Set Up the Printer Driver for Printing
1. Select Print from the File menu. The following dialog box appears.
2.
Click Properties. The Document Type dialog box in the ALPS MD-5000P dialog box appears.
Important
Please note that the procedure for opening the dialog box of ALPS MD-5000P driver may slightly differ from one application to another.
3.
Select Graphics/Text, or Photographs from the Document Types setting in the Document/Quality Tab. Select Photographic Paper from the Media Type setting.
4.
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5.
When the following notice window appears, confirm the contents and click OK.
6.
Select Photo Paper 4 x 6 in from the Paper Size setting in the Paper Tab.
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7. 8.
Change other necessary settings. When you complete the setup, click OK to close the dialog box.
Note
If you select Photographic Paper from the Media Type setting, the overcoat finishing will be automatically provided. It is recommended to print with the overcoat. However, if printing with the overcoat is not desired, click the More Setting button, and then uncheck the Glossy Finish check-box in the Option setting.
Step 5 Print
Click OK in the Print dialog box and printing will start.
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Printing on Photographic-Quality Labels
This section describes how to print Photographic Quality Color images on PhotographicQuality Labels. The Photographic-Quality Labels are available in the following two types. Photographic-Quality Labels (20 stickers) Photographic-Quality Labels (2 stickers) (Part No. 105850-00) (Part No. 105848-00)
Photographic-Quality Labels may be used with a variety of items, such as business cards, greeting cards and name tags.
Requirements
You need the following items for printing on the Photographic-Quality Labels. · Ink cartridges Make sure that you use only the Photographic-Quality ink cartridges listed below. Photo Cyan ink cartridge (Part No. 105812-00) Photo Magenta ink cartridge (Part No. 105814-00) Photo Yellow ink cartridge (Part No. 105816-00) Photo Overcoat ink cartridge (Part No. 105818-00) · Media Photographic-Quality Labels (2 stickers) (Part No. 105848-00) or Photographic-Quality Labels (20 stickers) (Part No. 105850-00) · The guide sheet (the thick paper with the written description) included with the set of paper sheets
Important
· Always use the above listed ALPS Photographic-Quality Labels. Using some other types of paper can cause the printer to malfunction. · Print surfaces that have been overcoated cannot be used for subsequent printing. If you attempt to do so, the printer may malfunction.
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Step 1 Create Data for Printing on Photographic-Quality La bels
Use the application of your choice to create the text and graphics you want, and lay them out within the printable area of a Photographic-Quality Label. The following explanation will assume the use of PhotographicQuality Labels (2 stickers). Follow the same general sequence when you use Photographic-Quality Labels (20 stickers). Photographic-Quality Labels templates have been prepared in the Label folder of the ALPS Installation CD-ROM included in the package. When creating data using those templates, please see the section "How to Use Templates" on the ALPS Installation CD-ROM for instructions. You may use them, or employ some other application to lay out the data according to the print format shown below. 20 stickers
0.33" 0.78" 0.67"
0.49" 0.78"
2 stickers
2.95"
0.87" 0.14"
2.05"
6.46"
0.8"
6.46"
0.2"
3.94"
3.94"
Step 2 Install the Photographic-Quality Ink Cartridges
Install the Photographic-Quality ink cartridges into the ink cartridge holders. The ink cartridges may be installed in any order.
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Step 3 Load the Photographic-Quality Labels in Your Printer
You may use either automatic feed mode or manual feed mode to load the paper into your printer. 1. For manual feed mode, set the paper feed switch to position "M"; for automatic feed mode, set it to "A".
Paper feed switch "A"
Paper feed switch "M"
2.
For automatic feeding, load the guide sheet supplied with the paper into the sheet feeder, placing the printed side facing down. Then, place the Photographic-Quality Labels on the guide sheet. Only the glossy side of the Photographic-Quality Labels is printable, so be sure to load the sheets with the glossy, printable side up. When handling sheets, hold the bent top of the guide sheet only to avoid smearing or discoloring the glossy printing surface.
guide sheet
3. 4.
Adjust the paper feed guide to the width of the paper. For manual feeding, load one sheet of paper in the sheet feeder, and press the ready / insert button.
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Only the glossy surface of paper can be subjected to Photographic-Quality printing. Since the opposite surface cannot be printed on, make sure the paper is correctly orientated.
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Important
· You may load as many as 20 sheets of Photographic-Quality Labels at one time. · Fan the sheets before loading them on the sheet feeder. The printer may feed more than one sheet at one time when they are stuck together. · If you do not load the guide sheet with the PhotographicQuality Labels, the final sheet may not feed properly. · Always use the Photographic-Quality ink cartridges to print on the Photographic-Quality Labels. Printing with any other combination can damage the cartridge ribbon as well as the paper. · Remove both the Photographic-Quality Labels and the guide sheet before loading any other type of paper. · The guide sheet is not reusable. When you load a new set of Photographic-Quality Labels, make sure that you load them with the new guide sheet from the same package. · Note that when all the Photographic-Quality Labels have been fed from the sheet feeder, the printer will detect that the paper feeder is empty and will not feed the guide sheet. If you try to feed the guide sheet through the printer, it may get damaged. Do not use a damaged guide sheet in the printer. · Keep both used and unused sheets away from heat, humidity, dust, and direct sunlight. · The printed image on Photographic-Quality Labels may discolor. Keep it out of contact with plastic, such as document holders, wallet windows, erasers, hairdressing items, and cosmetic items. · Keep all unused sheets in the original bag.
Step 4 Set Up the Printer Driver for Printing
1. Select Print from the File menu. The following dialog box appears.
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2.
Click Properties. The Document Type dialog box in the ALPS MD-5000P dialog box appears.
Important
Please note that the procedure for opening the dialog box of ALPS MD-5000P driver may slightly differ from one application to another.
3.
Select Graphics/Text, or Photographs from the Document Types setting in the Document/Quality Tab. Select Photographic Label from the Media Type setting. When the following notice window appears, confirm the contents and click OK.
4. 5.
6.
Change other necessary settings.
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7.
When you complete the setup, click OK to close the dialog box.
Note
If you select Photographic Label from the Media Type setting, the overcoat finishing will be automatically provided. It is recommended to print with the overcoat. However, if printing with the overcoat is not desired, click the More Setting button, and then uncheck the Glossy Finish check-box in the Option setting.
Step 5 Print
Click OK in the Print dialog box, and printing will start.
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VPhoto Color Printing on VPhoto Print Film
This section describes how to print images on Vphoto print film. Photogravure-like quality can be achieved by printing images on VPhoto print film with Micro DryTM standard inks. This is very effective when printing multicolored images like computer graphics (CG).
Requirements
You need the following items for VPhoto Color printing. · Media VPhoto Print Film (8.5" x 11") (Part No. 105829-00) · Ink Cartridges Cyan ink cartridge (Part No. 106020-00) Magenta ink cartridge (Part No. 106015-00) Yellow ink cartridge (Part No. 106010-00) Black ink cartridge (Part No. 106005-00) Finish II ink cartridge (Part No. 105144-00)
Caution
VPhoto Print Film is very adhesive. When loading the multiple sheets, fan them thoroughly before loading to make sure that they do not adhere to one another. Keep unused sheets in the package for strage. For best results, use single sheet and manual feed.
Step 1 Prepare the Image to Be Printed
Create the image or document you want to print by arranging texts, graphic objects, photographs, etc. with any application.
Step 2 Install the Ink Cartridges
Install the total of five ink cartridges (cyan, magenta, yellow, black, and finish II) into the ink cartridge holders. The ink cartridges may be installed in any order. For details, please refer to the section entitled "Installing Ink Cartridges" in Chapter 1.
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Step 3 Load the VPhoto Print Film (8.5" x 11") in Your Printer
You may use either automatic feed mode or manual feed mode to load the film into your printer. 1. For manual feed mode, set the paper feed switch to position "M"; for automatic feed mode, set it to "A". Adjust the paper feed guide to the width of the paper. For automatic feeding, extend the paper support for two clicks, then load only one sheet.
2. 3.
Note
VPhoto Print Film is very adhesive. When loading the multiple sheets, fan them thoroughly before loading to make sure that they do not adhere to one another. Keep unused sheets in the package for strage. For best results, use single sheet and manual feed.
4.
For manual feeding, load one sheet of VPhoto Print Film in the sheet feeder, and press the ready/insert button.
Step 4 Set Up the Printer Driver for Printing
1. Select Print from the File menu to open the Print dialog box, then click Properties.
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2.
Click the Document/Quality tab to bring this portion to the front. Select Automatic, Photographs, or Graphics/Text from the Document Type depending on the document to be printed. Select VPhoto Print Film from the Media Type setting.
3.
4.
5. 6.
Change the necessary settings. When you complete the setup, click OK to close the dialog box.
Note
When VPhoto Print Film is selected from the Media Type, Glossy Finish is automatically set. We recommend that glossy finish be normally provided. If you do not want to obtain glossy finish, click the More Settings button, then uncheck the Glossy Finish check box in the More Settings dialog box.
Step 5 Print
Click OK in the Print dialog box to start printing.
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VPhoto Color Printing on VPhoto Paper
This section describes how to print images on VPhoto Paper. Photogravure-like quality can be achieved by printing images on VPhoto Paper with Micro DryTM standard inks. This is very effective when printing multicolored images like computer graphics (CG).
Requirement
You need the following items for Vphoto Color printing. · Media VPhoto Paper (4x6" Plus) (Part No. 105831-00)
Important
Make sure that none of your Vphoto Paper is warped more than 0.2"/5 mm. Warped sheets can cause unsatisfactory print results.
0.2" / 5mm or less 0.2" / 5mm or less Each sheet should have a warp of 0.2" or less when placed on a flat surface.
· Ink Cartridges Cyan ink cartridge (Part No. 106020-00) Magenta ink cartridge (Part No. 106015-00) Yellow ink cartridge (Part No. 106010-00) Black ink cartridge (Part No. 106005-00) Finish II ink cartridge (Part No. 105144-00)
Step 1 Prepare the Image to Be Printed
Create the image or document you want to print by arranging texts, graphic objects, photographs, etc. with any application.
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Step 2 Install the Ink Cartridges
Install the total of five ink cartridges (cyan, magenta, yellow, black, and finish II) into the ink cartridge holders. The ink cartridges may be installed in any order. For details, please refer to the section entitled "Installing Ink Cartridges" in Chapter 1.
Step 3 Load the VPhoto Paper (4x6" Plus) in Your Printer
1. For both manual and automatic feed modes, set the paper feed switch to position "M". For continuous printing in the automatic feed mode, use the paper stopper.
2.
Note
· You may load as many as 20 sheets of VPhoto Paper (4x6" Plus) at one time. · Fan the sheets before loading them in the sheet feeder. The printer may feed more than one sheet at one time when the VPhoto Paper are stuck together.
3.
For manual feeding, load one sheet of VPhoto Paper (4x6" Plus) in the sheet feeder, and press the ready/insert button.
Step 4 Set Up the Printer Driver for Printing
1. Select Print from the File menu to open the Print dialog box, then click Properties.
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2.
Click the Document/Quality tab to bring this portion to the front. Select Automatic, Photographs, or Graphics/Text from the Document Type depending on the document to be printed. Select VPhoto Paper (4x6" Plus) from the Media Type setting.
3.
4.
5. 6.
Change the necessary settings. When you complete the setup, click OK to close the dialog box.
Note
When VPhoto Paper (4x6" Plus) is selected from the Media Type, Glossy Finish is automatically set. We recommend that glossy finish be normally provided. If you do not want to obtain glossy finish, click the More Settings button, then uncheck the Glossy Finish check box in the More Settings dialog box.
Step 5 Print
Click OK in the Print dialog box to start printing.
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VPhoto Color Printing on Plain Paper
This section describes how to print VPhoto color images on plain paper. Photogravurelike quality can be achieved by printing VPhoto color images on plain paper. This is very effective when printing multi-colored images like computer graphics (CG).
Requirement
You need the following items for VPhoto Color printing. · Media High Grade Paper (Part No. 106085-00) or Plain Paper · Ink Cartridges Cyan ink cartridge (Part No. 106020-00) Magenta ink cartridge (Part No. 106015-00) Yellow ink cartridge (Part No. 106010-00) Black ink cartridge (Part No. 106005-00) Finish II ink cartridge (Part No. 105144-00) VPhoto Primer ink cartridge (Part No. 105142-00)
Note
VPhoto Primer ink fills unevenness of the paper surface, so that the similar print quality as printing on VPhoto Print Film can be achieved. To print the Photo Quality images on plain paper, use VPoto Primer ink.
Step 1 Prepare the Image to Be Printed
Create the image or document you want to print by arranging texts, graphic objects, photographs, etc. with any application.
Step 2 Install the Ink Cartridges
Install the necessary ink cartridges into the ink cartridge holders. The ink cartridges may be installed in any order. For details, please refer to the section entitled "Installing Ink Cartridges" in Chapter 1.
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Step 3 Load the Paper in Your Printer
You may use either automatic feed mode or manual feed mode to load the paper into your printer. 1. For manual feed mode, set the paper feed switch to position "M"; for automatic feed mode, set it to "A". Adjust the paper feed guide to the width of the paper. For automatic feeding, fully extend the paper support. For automatic feeding, load two or more sheets in the sheet feeder. For manual feeding, load one sheet of paper in the sheet feeder, and press the ready/insert button.
2. 3. 4.
5.
Step 4 Set Up the Printer Driver for Printing
1. Select Print from the File menu to open the Print dialog box, then click Properties.
2.
Click the Document/Quality tab to bring this portion to the front. Select Automatic, Photographs, or Graphics/Text from the Document Type depending on the document to be printed. Select Plain Paper for plain paper, and Laser Paper for High Grade Paper from the Media Type setting.
3.
4.
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5. Set Print Mode to VPhoto Color.
Note
· When Laser Paper and VPhoto Color are selected from the Media Type and Print Mode, respectively, Glossy Finish is automatically set. We recommend that glossy finish be normally provided. If you do not want to obtain glossy finish, click the More Settings button, then uncheck the Glossy Finish check box in the More Settings dialog box. · When Plain Paper and VPhoto Color are selected from the Media Type and Print Mode, respectively, VPhoto Premier (Undercoat) and Glossy Finish are automatically set. (VPhoto Premier (Undercoat) is set when Automatic, Photographs, or Graphics/Text is selected from Document Type.) We recommend that glossy finish be normally provided. If you do not want to obtain glossy finish, click the More Settings button, then uncheck the Glossy Finish check box in the More Settings dialog box.
6. 7.
Change the necessary settings. When you complete the setup, click OK to close the dialog box.
Step 5 Print
Click OK in the Print dialog box to start printing.
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VPhoto Color Printing on Photo Realistic Labels
This section describes how to print VPhoto Color images on Photo Realistic Labels. Photo Realistic Labels may be used as photo stickers. Prepare the image you want to print using a scanner or a digital camera, then layout it out within the printable area of a Photo Realistic Label.
Requirement
You need the following items for printing on Photo Realistic Labels. · Media Photo Realistic Labels (7/8" x 5/8") (Part No. 105108-00) · Ink Cartridges The following ink cartridges may be used. Cyan ink cartridge (Part No. 106020-00) Magenta ink cartridge (Part No. 106015-00) Yellow ink cartridge (Part No. 106010-00) Black ink cartridge (Part No. 106005-00) Finish II ink cartridge (Part No. 105144-00)
Step 1 Prepare the Image to Be Printed
Create the image you want to print by arranging photographs, pictures, etc. with any application.
Step 2 Install the Ink Cartridges
Install the cyan, magenta, yellow, black, and finish II ink cartridges into the ink cartridge holders. The ink cartridges may be installed in any order. For details, please refer to the section entitled "Installing Ink Cartridges" in Chapter 1.
Step 3 Load the Paper in Your Printer
Manual feed mode is used for this printing. 1. 2. Set the paper feed switch to position "M". Adjust the paper feed guide to the width of the paper plus several millimeters.
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3.
Load one sheet of Photo Realistic Label in the sheet feeder, and press the ready/insert button.
Note
· Be sure to manually feed Photo Realistic Labels one at a time. · For Photo Realistic Labels, load so that the glossy surface faces upward. · Provide a gap of several millimeters between the paper feed guide and Photo Realistic Labels. Otherwise, paper may not feed correctly.
Step 4 Set Up the Printer Driver for Printing
1. Select Print from the File menu to open the Print dialog box, then click Properties.
2.
Click the Document/Quality tab to bring this portion to the front. Select Automatic, Photographs, or Graphics/Text from the Document Type depending on the document to be printed. Select Photo Realistic Label from the Media Type setting.
3.
4.
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Note
When Photo Realistic Label is selected from the Media Type, Print Mode is automatically set to VPhoto Color. And Glossy Finish is also automatically set. We recommend that glossy finish be normally provided. If you do not want to obtain glossy finish, click the More Settings button, then uncheck the Glossy Finish check box in the More Settings dialog box.
5. 6.
Change the necessary settings. When you complete the setup, click OK to close the dialog box.
Step 5 Print
Click OK in the Print dialog box to start printing.
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Full Color & Photo Realistic Finishing (Glossy Finish)
Use the steps outlined here for full color printing and photo realistic finishing (glossy finish). Then the image will be finished with a Finish II cartridge, to create a glossy effect similar to a Photograph. This method is particularly effective for printing photographic images.
Requirements
For full color printing + photo realistic finishing, you need the following items. · Ink cartridge Cyan ink cartridge (Part No. 106020-00) Magenta ink cartridge (Part No.106015-00) Yellow ink cartridge (Part No.106010-00) Black ink cartridge (Part No. 106005-00) Finish II ink cartridge (Part No. 105144-00) · Media High Grade Paper (Letter)(Part No. 106085-00) Greeting Card Set (Part No. 106090-00)
Note
When printing 600 x 600 dpi full color + photo realistic finishing, we suggest using High Grade Paper or a Greeting Card Set to obtain the best results.
Note
· A good finish cannot be obtained if glossy finish is provided to plain paper that lacks a smooth surface. · The Finish II ink cartridge is reversible up to five times. If glossy finish is provided to plain paper of which surface is not smooth, color ink might be attached to the finish II ink cartridge. If the finish II ink cartridge is reversed and used in this situation, the paper surface to which glossy finish is provided could be ink stained. When using the Finish II ink cartridge after reversing it, the following conditions should be met: 1. Provide glossy finish to either VPhoto Print Film (8.5" x 11") or VPhoto Paper (4x 6" Plus). 2. Provide glossy finish to ALPS High Grade Paper.
Printing Method
For printing in 600 x 600 dpi full color + glossy finish, select Automatic, Graphics/
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Text or Photographs from the Document Type setting in the Document/Quality Tab in the MD-5000 printer driver dialog box. Then select Glossy Finish from the Print Mode setting tab.
Printing is carried out in the following order: cyan, magenta, yellow, black and finishing. For details, see the instructions for the specific type of print paper.
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Printing in Spot Color
Spot color printing is a unique feature of the MD-Series printers. Although most applications are not designed to handle spot color printing, the MD-5000 printer driver allows you to select specific colors or color components that will be replaced by spot colors such as metallic and white inks when printing. You can print with up to five spot colors (or five spot colors plus black) from most applications that allow color specification. Moreover, because metallic inks are opaque, metallic printing is unaffected by the color of the underlying paper. As a result, you can print not only on colored paper but also on black glossy surfaces or brightly colored surfaces (like those found in greeting cards). When a white ink is used as undercoat, colored paper can be subjected to full color printing. To provide a white undercoat, see "Undercoating with the White Ink Cartridge".
Types of Spot Color Printing
The following types of spot color printing are possible depending on the types of ink cartridges used. · Single Ink Spot color printing using a single color. · Multiple Inks Spot color printing using 2 or more colors. Up to 3 spot colors plus black can be used. · Metallic & CMYK Inks Full color printing and spot color printing can be combined in two ways, by printing in Overlay mode or by printing all colors in one sequence.
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Single Ink Printing
Single Ink printing uses just one color. Only the color to be used is installed in the printer. This method is used when an entire image or document is going to be printed in a single color. This method of printing can be used even when the application you are using does not allow designation of color compositions. Using this method, even full color or grayscale images can be printed in spot color.
Requirements
For single spot color printing you will need the following. · Ink cartridges For spot ink printing at least one ink cartridge is required. Metallic gold ink cartridge (Part No. 106030-00) Metallic silver ink cartridge (Part No. 106045-00) Metallic magenta ink cartridge (Part No. 106035-00) Metallic cyan ink cartridge (Part No. 106040-00) White ink cartridge (Part No. 106050-00) Cyan ink cartridge (Part No. 106020-00) Magenta ink cartridge (Part No.106015-00) Yellow ink cartridge (Part No.106010-00) Black ink cartridge (Part No. 106005-00) · Media Plain or smooth paper can be used just as with normal color printing. Since metallic ink is not transparent, printing on colored paper also works well. We suggest using High Grade Paper (Part No. 106085-00) and Greeting Cards (Part No. 106090-00). White ink can be printed on iron-on transfer sheets, overhead projector transparencies, or back print films.
Step 1 Create Data for Spot Color Printing
Use any application to create the image or document you want to print, and prepare it just as you would for normal printing.
Note
It is not necessary to select a color in the application that matches the color of the ink cartridge in the printer. Leaving the characters and images in black is fine. Color and shaded areas will be printed in varying gradations as dot matrices under the Grayscale setting.
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Step 2 Install the Ink Cartridge
Install the metallic ink cartridge you want to print with in cartridge holder.
Step 3 Load Paper
The method used for loading paper depends on the paper type. Use manual feed mode for thick paper and greeting cards. For plain paper, laser paper, and High Grade Paper, you may also use automatic feed mode to print a number of sheets at one time. For details, see the section entitled "Loading Paper" in Chapter 1. 1. For manual feed mode, set the paper feed switch to position "M"; for automatic feed mode, set it to "A".
Paper feed switch "A"
Paper feed switch "M"
2.
For Letter / A4 paper, fully extend the paper support.
3. 4.
Adjust the paper feed guide to the width of the paper. For manual feeding, load one sheet of paper into the sheet feeder and press the ready/insert button. For automatic feeding, load all of the sheets together.
Manual feeding
Automatic feeding
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Step 4 Set Up the Printer Driver for Printing
1. Select Print from the File menu to open the Print dialog box, then click Properties.
2.
Click the Document/Quality tab to bring this portion to the front. Set Document Type to an option appropriate to the document to be printed. Set Media Type depending on the paper used.
3.
4.
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Check Use Spot Colors check box so that the Spot Colors dialog box is displayed. Click the Use Spot Color(s) radio button. Set Print Using to Single Ink. Enabled ink cartridges among those installed in the printer are displayed in Select Ink Cartridge(s). Click the radio button(s) of the ink cartridge(s) to be used.
6. 7. 8.
Caution
If bidirectional communication is not possible, all the usable ink cartridges are displayed.
9.
When you complete the setup, click OK to close the dialog box.
Step 5 Print
Click OK in the Print dialog box to start printing.
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Multiple Inks Printing
Use the steps outlined here for spot color printing using two or more spot color ink cartridges. By associating each spot color with a color (or color composition) in your application, you can print with as many as six spot colors (or five spot colors and black). You can use this method with most applications that support color.
Requirements
For multi spot color printing you will need the following. · Ink cartridges When printing with multiple spot color inks as many as four of the following ink cartridges can be used. Metallic gold ink cartridge (Part No. 106030-00) Metallic silver ink cartridge (Part No. 106045-00) Metallic magenta ink cartridge (Part No. 106035-00) Metallic cyan ink cartridge (Part No. 106040-00) Black ink cartridge (Part No. 106005-00) White ink cartridge (Part No. 106050-00) · Media Plain or smooth paper can be used just as with normal color printing. Since metallic ink is not transparent, printing on colored paper also works well. We suggest using High Grade Paper (Letter) (Part No. 106085-0) and Greeting Cards (Part No. 106090-00).
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Step 1 Create Data for Spot Color Printing
1. Use any application to create the image or document you want to print, and prepare it just as you would for normal printing. The image may contain text as well as graphics.
Note
Single spot color printing can produce grayscale images. However, be aware that intermediate gradations are not possible when using more than one spot color at a time.
Note
Full color or grayscale images with gradations can be converted to graded black and white images using photo retouch software. In this way, full color and grayscale images can be printed with gradations to some degree.
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Set the colors corresponding to each spot color you want to use. For example, set the parts of the image that you want to print in metallic gold to yellow, the parts of the image that you want to print metallic cyan to blue, and so forth. If you are also using black, set the parts of the image that you want to print in black to black.
Set this area to blue (Prints in metallic cyan)
Set this area to black (Prints in black)
Set this area to red (Prints in metallic magenta)
Set this area to light gray (Prints in white)
Set this area to blue (Prints in metallic cyan) Set this area to yellow (Prints in metallic gold)
Note
Many applications have color palettes that allow easy selection of metallic colors.
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The colors (and color compositions) associated with spot colors are shown in the following table. s Colors (and color compositions) used to indicate spot colors In multi spot color printing, indicate spot colors by selecting colors in the application that resemble the spot colors. As much as possible, try to select colors that resemble the spot colors to be printed. In applications that do not have many color choices, such as word processors, closely related colors can be used. In this case, however, check the color output by executing a test print to make sure the correct spot colors are printed.
Spot color
Metallic Gold Metallic Silver Metallic Magenta Metallic Cyan White (Normal) Black
Application color used to indicate the spot color
Yellow (or yellow-orange) Gray Magenta, Red (a red close to magenta) Cyan, Blue (a blue close to cyan) Light gray (a gray close to white) Normal black (R=G=B=0 or C=M=Y=0, K=100)
The following table indicates the color compositions settings that will most closely resemble the printed results. In applications that allow the user to make color composition settings, adjust the settings as shown below. s Tables of color composition settings for spot color printing · Color compositions using RGB settings (n/255)
Spot color
Metallic Gold Metallic Silver Metallic Magenta Metallic Cyan White
R
225 189 163 0 230
G
160 193 36 176 230
B
0 197 115 201 230
· Color compositions using RGB settings (n/100%)
Spot color
Metallic Gold Metallic Silver Metallic Magenta Metallic Cyan White
R
88 74 64 0 98
G
63 76 14 69 98
B
0 77 45 79 98
· Color compositions using CYMK settings (n/100%)
Spot color
Metallic Gold Metallic Silver Metallic Magenta Metallic Cyan White C 12 26 36 100 2 M 37 24 86 31 2 Y 100 23 55 21 2 K 0 0 0 0 0
Note
For instructions on changing color composition settings in an application, refer to the manual that came with your application. Depending on the application, a spot color may not print correctly even though the color settings were properly set in the application.
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Step 2 Install the Spot Ink Cartridges
Install all the spot ink cartridges for the spot colors you want to use into the ink cartridge holders. The order of the ink cartridges is not important.
Step 3 Load Paper in Your Printer
The method used for loading paper depends on the paper type. Use manual feed mode for thick paper and greeting cards. For plain paper, laser paper, and High Grade Paper, you may also use automatic feed mode to print a number of sheets at one time. For details, see the section entitled "Loading Paper" in Chapter 1. 1. For manual feed mode, set the paper feed switch to position "M"; for automatic feed mode, set it to "A".
Paper feed switch "A"
Paper feed switch "M"
2.
For Letter / A4 paper, fully extend the paper support.
3.
Adjust the paper feed guide to the width of the paper.
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4.
For manual feeding, load one sheet of paper into the sheet feeder and press the ready / insert button. For automatic feeding, load all of the sheets together.
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Automatic feeding
Step 4 Set Up the Printer Driver for Printing
1. Select Print from the File menu to open the Print dialog box, then click Properties.
2.
Click the Document/Quality tab to bring this portion to the front. Set Document Type to an option appropriate to the document to be printed.
3.
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Set Media Type depending on the paper used.
5.
Check Use Spot Colors check box so that the Spot Colors dialog box is displayed. Click the Use Spot Color(s) radio button. Set Print Using to Multiple Inks. Enabled ink cartridges among those installed in the printer are displayed in Select Ink Cartridge(s). Click the radio button(s) of the ink cartridge(s) to be used.
6. 7. 8.
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Note
· If bidirectional communication is not possible, all the usable cartridges are displayed. · Even though you have set the color of an area to your desired color, the area will not be printed if the corresponding ink cartridge has not checked.
9.
When you complete the setup, click OK to close the dialog box.
Step 5 Print
Click OK in the Print dialog box to start printing.
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Simultaneous Metallics & CMYK Inks Printing
This section explains how to print Metallics & CMYK Inks simultaneously. This printing method differentiates between spot color and full color areas depending on their color composition. For this reason, it is necessary to assign the proper color to each area. This printing method is used with applications that allow the user to specify color compositions.
Requirements
For simultaneous Metallics & CMYK Inks printing you will need the following. · Ink cartridges The following ink cartridges can be used with Metallics & CMYK Inks printing. Metallic gold ink cartridge (Part No. 106030-00) Metallic silver ink cartridge (Part No. 106045-00) Metallic magenta ink cartridge (Part No. 106035-00) Metallic cyan ink cartridge (Part No. 106040-00) Cyan ink cartridge (Part No. 106020-00) Magenta ink cartridge (Part No. 106015-00) Yellow ink cartridge (Part No. 106010-00) Black ink cartridge (Part No. 106005-00) Finish II ink cartridge (Part No. 105144-00) VPhoto Primer ink cartridge (Part No. 105142-00) · Media Spot color printing does not require special paper. Plain paper, smooth paper, or greeting cards can be used just as with normal color printing.
Note
White ink cartridge cannot be used for simultaneous Metallics & CMYK Inks printing.
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Step 1 Create the Full Color + Spot Color Print Image
1. Create the full color and spot color data to be printed. It is not necessary to prepare the spot color and full color images separately as with full color + spot color printing using Overlay mode. The data is prepared on the same page. Areas to be printed with spot ink and those to be printed in full color are indicated by their respective screen colors.
Note
There is a small range of color composition values that will be interpreted by the printer as indicating spot colors. Because of this, photographs and other data with large numbers of different colors may have areas that match the spot color designations and print partially in spot color. When printing images that contain data such as photos, it is best to print full color + spot color using Overlay mode.
2.
Set the image areas to be printed in spot color to colors that correspond to the spot colors you want to use.
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The colors (and color compositions) associated with spot colors are shown in the following tables. s Color composition for indicating spot colors When printing full color and spot color simultaneously, the spot colors are designated by corresponding color compositions on the screen.
Spot color
Metallic Gold Metallic Silver Metallic Magenta Metallic Cyan
Application color used to indicate the spot color
Yellow (or yellow-orange) Gray Magenta, Red (a red close to magenta) Cyan, Blue (a blue close to cyan)
· Color compositions using RGB settings (n/255)
Spot color
Metallic Gold Metallic Silver Metallic Magenta Metallic Cyan
R
225 189 163 0
G
160 193 36 176
B
0 197 115 201
· Color compositions using RGB settings (n/100%)
Spot color
Metallic Gold Metallic Silver Metallic Magenta Metallic Cyan
R
88 74 64 0
G
63 76 14 69
B
0 77 45 79
· Color compositions using CMYK settings (n/100%)
Spot color
Metallic Gold Metallic Silver Metallic Magenta Metallic Cyan C 12 26 36 100 M 37 24 86 31 Y 100 23 55 21 K 0 0 0 0
Note
See your application's manual for instructions on setting up color components in your application. Using CMYK to specify color components may result in colors that do not match the desired spot colors. Also, some applications make internal adjustments to produce the displayed color components. In such cases, the color components cannot be restricted and therefore spot colors cannot be used.
Color compositions different from those shown above will be interpreted and printed as normal full color.
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Step 2 Install the Ink Cartridges
Install the ink cartridges that you are going to print. With the Metallics & CMYK Inks mode, you can print your document in full color plus up to three spot colors of your choice without having to change ink cartridges. You can also print your document up to four spot colors by changing the ink cartridges when the instructions message dialog appears.
Step 3 Load Paper in Your Printer
The method used for loading paper depends on the paper type. Use manual feed mode for thick paper and greeting cards. For plain paper, laser paper, and High Grade Paper, you may also use automatic feed mode to print a number of sheets at one time. For details, see the section entitled "Loading Paper" in Chapter 1. 1. For manual feed mode, set the paper feed switch to position "M"; for automatic feed mode, set it to "A".
Paper feed switch "A"
Paper feed switch "M"
2.
For Letter / A4 paper, fully extend the paper support.
3.
Adjust the paper feed guide to the width of the paper.
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4.
For manual feeding, load one sheet of paper into the sheet feeder and press the ready / insert button. For automatic feeding, load all of the sheets together.
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Manual feeding
Automatic feeding
Step 4 Set Up the Printer Driver for Printing
1. Select Print from the File menu to open the Print dialog box, then click Properties.
2.
Click the Document/Quality tab to bring this portion to the front. Select Automatic, Photographs, or Graphics/Text from the Document Type.
3.
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Set Media Type to the paper used.
5. 6.
Change the necessary settings. Check Use Spot Colors check box so that the Spot Colors dialog box is displayed. Click the Use Spot Color(s) radio button. Set Print Using to Metallics & CMYK Inks. Enabled ink cartridges among those installed in the printer are displayed in Select Ink Cartridge(s). Click the radio button(s) of the ink cartridge(s) to be used.
7. 8. 9.
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Caution
· If bidirectional communication is not possible, all the usable ink cartridges are displayed. · Even though you have set the color of an area to your desired color, the area will not be printed if the corresponding ink cartridge has not checked.
10. When you complete the setup, click OK to close the dialog box.
Step 5 Print
Click OK in the Print dialog box to start printing.
Note
If a required foil color ink cartridge is not installed, the warning message will be displayed. In this case, exchange ink cartridges as you indicated.
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Printing in Foil Color
Foil color printing is one of the unique features of the ALPS MD-5000 printers. Although most applications are not designed to handle foil color printing, the MD-5000 printer driver allows you to select specific colors or color components that will be replaced by foil colors and black ink when printing. You can print with up to two foil colors (or two foil colors plus black) from most applications that allow color specification. Moreover, because foil inks are opaque, foil color printing is unaffected by the color of the underlying paper. As a result, you can print on colored plain paper.
Caution
· Special color ink is used for foil color printing. Therefore, undercoat must be provided with cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks before printing Foil Color. · Depending on the font type, size or paper type, Foil Color ink might not be applied well.
Types of Foil Color Printing
The following types of foil color printing are possible depending on the number of ink cartridges used. · Single foil color printing (without halftone) Foil color printing uses a single color (gold or silver). · Multi foil color printing Foil color printing uses two colors (gold and silver). · Full color + foil color printing Full color printing and foil color printing is executed simultaneously.
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Single Foil Color Printing
Single foil color printing uses just one color. Only the foil color to be used is installed in the printer. This method is used when an entire image or document is going to be printed in a single foil color. This method of printing can be used even when the application you are using does not allow designation of color components. Using this method, even grayscale images can be printed in foil color.
Requirements
For single foil color printing you will need the following. · Media Normal paper such as plain paper, Laser Paper, postcards, etc. can be used just as with normal color printing. In case of Greeting Cards (Part No. 106090-00), single foil color printing can be executed only on the paper (not glossy) side. · Ink cartridges For single foil color printing, use either of the following ink cartridges. Gold Foil ink cartridge (Part No. 105148-00) Silver Foil ink cartridge (Part No. 105150-00) The following ink cartridges are also necessary for undercoating. Cyan ink cartridge (Part No. 106020-00) Magenta ink cartridge (Part No. 106015-00) Yellow ink cartridge (Part No. 106010-00) Black ink cartridge (Part No. 106005-00)
Step 1 Prepare the Image to Be Printed
Use any application to create the image or document you want to print, and prepare it just as you would for normal printing.
Note
It is not necessary to select a color in the application that matches the color of the ink cartridge in the printer. Leaving the characters and images in black is fine.
Step 2 Install the Ink Cartridges
Install the desired foil color, cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink cartridges into the ink cartridge holders. The ink cartridges may be installed in any order. For details, please refer to the section entitled "Installing Ink Cartridges" in Chapter 1.
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Step 3 Load the Paper in Your Printer
The method used for loading paper depends on the paper type. Use manual feed mode for cardboard (thick paper) and greeting cards. For plain paper or Laser Paper, you may also use automatic feed mode to print a number of sheets at one time. For details, refer to the section entitled "Loading Paper" in Chapter 1. 1. For manual feed mode, set the paper feed switch to position "M"; for automatic feed mode, set it to "A". However, be sure to set the switch to "M" for postcards. For Letter paper, fully extend the paper support. Adjust the paper feed guide to the width of the paper. For manual feeding load one sheet of paper into the sheet feeder and press the ready/insert button. For automatic feeding, load all of the sheets together.
2. 3. 4.
Step 4 Set Up the Printer Driver for Printing
1. Select Print from the File menu to open the Print dialog box, then click Properties.
2.
Click the Document/Quality tab to bring this portion to the front. Set Document Type to an option appropriate to the document to be printed.
3.
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4.
Set Media Type depending on the paper used.
5.
Check Use Spot Colors check box so that the Spot Colors dialog box is displayed. Click the Use Foil Color(s) radio button. Set Print Using to Single Ink. Enabled ink cartridges among those installed in the printer are displayed in Select Ink Cartridge(s). Click the radio button(s) of the ink cartridge(s) to be used.
6. 7. 8.
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Caution
If bidirectional communication is not possible, all the usable ink cartridges are displayed.
9.
When you complete the setup, click OK to close the dialog box.
Step 5 Print
Click OK in the Print dialog box to start printing.
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Multi Foil Color Printing
Use the steps outlined here for foil color printing using two foil color ink cartridges. By associating each foil color with a color (or color component) in your application, you can print with two foil colors or two foil colors plus black. You can use this method with most applications that support color.
Requirements
For multi foil color printing you will need the following. · Media Normal paper such as plain paper, Laser Paper, postcards, etc. can be used just as with normal color printing. In case of Greeting Cards (Part No. 106090-00), multi foil color printing can be executed only on the paper (not glossy) side. · Ink cartridges When printing with multiple foil color inks, as many as two of the following ink cartridges can be used. Gold Foil ink cartridge (Part No. 105148-00) Silver Foil ink cartridge (Part No. 105150-00) The following ink cartridges are also necessary for undercoating. Cyan ink cartridge (Part No. 106020-00) Magenta ink cartridge (Part No. 106015-00) Yellow ink cartridge (Part No. 106010-00) Black ink cartridge (Part No. 106005-00)
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Step 1 Prepare the Image to Be Printed
Use any application to create the image or document you want to print. Usually create text and graphic object data. Then set the colors corresponding to each foil color you want to use. For example, set the parts of the image that you want to print in gold foil to yellow and those of the image that you want to print in silver foil to white. When you want to print foil colors and black simultaneously, set the area you want to print in black, too.
Set this area to gray (Prints in silver foil)
Set this area to gray (Prints in silver foil)
Set this area to yellow (Prints in gold foil)
Caution
Since all of the color and grayscale data is binarized in multi color printing, gradation cannot be represented.
Note
White portions of data (R=G=B=100%) are not printed.
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For the colors (and color components) associated with foil colors, see the following table. s Colors (and color components) used to indicate foil colors In multi foil color printing, indicate foil colors by selecting colors in the application that resemble the foil colors. As much as possible, try to select colors that resemble the colors listed in the table below. In applications that do not have many color choices, such as word processors, closely related colors can be used.
Foil color
Gold foil Silver foil (Normal) Black Application color used to indicate the foil color Yellow (or yellow-orange) Gray Normal black (R=G=B=0 or C=M=Y=0, K=100)
· Color compositions using RGB settings (n/255)
Foil color
Gold foil Silver foil R 225 189 G 160 193 B 0 197
· Color compositions using RGB settings (n/100%)
Foil color
Gold foil Silver foil R 88 74 G 63 76 B 0 77
· Color compositions using CMYK settings (n/100%)
Foil color
Gold foil Silver foil C 12 26 M 37 24 Y 100 23 K 0 0
Note
For instructions on changing color component settings in an application, refer to the manual that came with your application. Depending on the application, a foil color may not print correctly even though the color settings were properly set in the application. Check the Preview window before printing, and try increasing or decreasing the setting to get the correct foil color to print.
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Step 2 Install the Ink Cartridges
Install all the foil color ink cartridges you want to use. The ink cartridges may be installed in any order.
Step 3 Load the Paper in Your Printer
The method used for loading paper depends on the paper type. Use manual feed mode for cardboard (thick paper) and greeting cards. For plain paper or Laser Paper, you may also use automatic feed mode to print a number of sheets at one time. For details, see the section entitled "Loading Paper" in Chapter 1. 1. For manual feed mode, set the paper feed switch to position "M"; for automatic feed mode, set it to "A". For Letter paper, fully extend the paper support. Adjust the paper feed guide to the width of the paper. For manual feeding load one sheet of paper into the sheet feeder and press the ready/insert button. For automatic feeding, load all of the sheets together.
2. 3. 4.
Step 4 Set Up the Printer Driver for Printing
1. Select Print from the File menu to open the Print dialog box, then click Properties.
2.
Click the Document/Quality tab to bring this portion to the front.
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3.
Set Document Type to an option appropriate to the document to be printed. Set Media Type depending on the paper used.
4.
5.
Check Use Spot Colors check box so that the Spot Colors dialog box is displayed. Click the Use Foil Color(s) radio button. Set Print Using to Multiple Inks. Enabled ink cartridges among those installed in the printer are displayed in Select Ink Cartridge(s). Click the radio button(s) of the ink cartridge(s) to be used.
6. 7. 8.
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Note
· If bidirectional communication is not possible, all the usable cartridges are displayed. · Even though you have set the color of an area to your desired color, the area will not be printed if the corresponding ink cartridge has not checked.
9.
When you complete the setup, click OK to close the dialog box.
Step 5 Print
Click OK in the Print dialog box to start printing.
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Simultaneous Full Color + Foil Color Printing
This section describes how to print full color + foil color simultaneously. This printing method differentiates between foil color and full color areas depending on their color component. For this reason, it is necessary to assign the proper color to each area. This printing method is used with applications that allow the user to specify color components.
Requirements
For simultaneous full color + foil color printing you will need the following. · Media Normal paper such as plain paper, Laser Paper, postcards, etc. can be used just as with normal color printing. · Ink cartridges The following ink cartridges can be used for simultaneous full color + foil color printing. Gold Foil ink cartridge (Part No. 105148-00) Silver Foil ink cartridge (Part No. 105150-00) Cyan ink cartridge (Part No. 106020-00) Magenta ink cartridge (Part No. 106015-00) Yellow ink cartridge (Part No. 106010-00) Black ink cartridge (Part No. 106005-00) Finish II ink cartridge (Part