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If the color gamut is not large enough, you might want try a higher Total Ink Limit value. (see below).

Did I choose the right Printer Resolution?

for best image quality and color consistency you should use a resolution of at least 720x1440, or 1200x1200.

Did I choose the right measurement condition?

Most spectrophotometers have 3 different measurement conditions: M0, M1, and M2.  

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Measurement Condition

Media Fluorescent Brightener Level

L*

a*

b*

M0

High

Value is higher (1 or 2 units)

Usually not effected

Value is slightly negative (bluer) by up to 1 unit

Medium

Usually not effected

Usually not effected

Usually not effected

Low

Usually not effected

Usually not effected

Usually not effected

M1

High

Value is higher (1 or 2 units)

Usually not effected

Value is negative (bluer) by up to 4 units

Medium

Value is less high (1 or less)

Usually not effected

Value is less negative (bluer) by up to 2 units

Low

Value is slightly higher (less than 1)

Usually not effected

Value is slightly negative (bluer) by up to 1 unit

M2

High

Usually not effected

Usually not effected

Usually not effected

Medium

Usually not effected

Usually not effected

Usually not effected

Low

Usually not effected

Usually not effected

Usually not effected


Did I choose the right Total Ink Limit Value?

Did I choose the right Printer Resolution?

Choose a target profile or color standard for The color gamut should be large enough to meet the needs of your intended use of this media configuration. The white point measurements are shown for both the selected profile and this Media Configuration; with the measurement condition shown in ().

You can choose the CIE color difference method used to compare the white point values.  

Estimated Color Gamut results are shown below.

For more information on how to evaluate these results, click the Help button  If the gamut is too small you can try printing the Total Ink Limit charts and increasing the total ink limit value by 0.1 or 0.2 units; check the chart with a loupe for artifacts at the higher levels.