Tektronix 380 Printer User Manual


 
Printing Basics
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Color corrections
The printer provides TekColor Dynamic Correction software, which consists
of the following color correction modes. Refer to ÒColor correction
descriptionsÓ on page 4-6 for more information.
Vivid Color, the default color correction mode, is generally recommended.
You can view an approximate sample output of some color corrections at the
bottom of the printerÕs Startup Page. Refer to ÒStartup PageÓ on page 7-6 for
more information.
Note
If your printer is networked and you have changed the front panel
settings, make sure that you tell other users on the network. Printer
settings affect all prints made with non-supported drivers.
Color correction mode Description
None No correction made to colors. Used with the 600 x 300 (Enhanced) print quality
mode for PANTONE Color matching.
Vivid Color Default setting. Produces the brightest possible colors.
Display Adjusts color to closely approximate the colors on a standard display screen.
SWOP Press Specification for Web Offset Publications. Typically used to match U.S. press
standards.
SNAP Press Specifications for Non-Heat Advertising Printing. Use this option with newsprint
paper to preview works for a non-heat web offset printing press.
Euroscale Press Used to match equivalent 3M Matchprint
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proofs.
Commercial Press Used to match commercial 3M Matchprint
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proofs.
Toyo This option is designed to match Toyo printing inks on coated paper.
DIC This option is designed to match Dai Nippon printing inks on coated papers.
FujiProof This option is typically used in the United States. It is designed to match the Fuji
Color Art System for commercial North American proofs.
Monochrome Prints a color image as a monochrome gray scale. Outputs color page masters in
black-and-white for photocopying.
Use Printer Setting Uses the color correction mode specified in the printer’s front panel setting rather
than any printer driver setting.