Set each print queue with the correct printer settings, as defined by your AVA technician, as well as the corresponding printer profile for the chosen ink setting.

Adjusting the printer settings

1. In the Print Queue Window, click on the Printer Settings button.
2. Configure your printer settings as directed by those who installed the printer, or by AVA, and take a screen shot of the settings for future reference. (Hold down  ⇧ 4 and drag over the window to create a snapshot).

The picture clipping created will be called Screenshot and will be found on the Desktop. Name the clipping by highlighting it and pressing ⮐ (return key) on the keyboard and then store it somewhere safe so that you can refer to it later if necessary.

The actual settings available in the window will vary greatly depending on the printer model you have. Some important settings are:

• Resolution - determines the output resolution of the printer and controls the quality of the print
• Variable Dot - allows AVA to define the size of the ink dots printed and create an improved dither pattern
• Override Front Panel Settings - allows AVA to change settings to override the default settings of the hardware
• Print Mode / Passes - indicates the number of passes the heads will make to print the information. An increased number of passes will improve the quality and colour of your prints, but will decrease speed.
• High Speed - uses more nozzles during the printing process. Refer to your printer specifications for more details
• BiDirectional - prints when the heads pass over the media in both directions. As opposed to Uni-Directional which only prints in one direction
• Number of Overprints - Prints the same information in the same area
• Cut Media - cuts media after printing (not available on all printers)
• Drying Times - allows you to adjust the drying time per line or per document
• Ink Source - allows you to assign either the front, rear or all heads to be used when printing. This is commonly used when there are two different sets of inks installed (for example reactives in the front heads and acid dyes in the rear).
• Ink Set - only used for certain printer models. This must correspond with the set of inks installed in the hardware.
• B&W Prints sent to head - black and white prints from AVA defines which head is used for black.