Select a print mode

Introduction

You can select a print mode that best suits your application. Choose a gloss or matte finish and select your print mode in the RIP software.

The location of the print modes differs, depending on the RIP you are using. For more information, see Manage media profiles in Onyx, Manage media profiles in Caldera.

NOTE

The available print modes can differ, depending on the media type configuration in the RIP.

Table 1. **Gloss print modes**
Print mode	Passes	m²/hr	ft²/hr	Description
[Max speed]	1	158	1710	Maximum speed of the printer typically used for low demanding outdoor applications.
[High speed]	1	114	1230	High speed printing typically used for outdoor applications.
[Speed]	2	80	860
[Production]	2	57	610	Optimal balance between speed and quality. Typically used for high quality outdoor applications, while it can also be used for indoor applications.
[High quality]	4	40	430	High quality printing typically used for standard media allowing to use the maximum color space.
[Superior]	6	27	290
[Specialty]	8	20	215	High quality printing typically used for special and sensitive media, such as special film.

Table 2. **Matte print modes**
Print mode	Passes	m²/hr	ft²/hr	Description
[Matte high speed]	3	50	538	Matte high speed printing typically used for outdoor applications.
[Matte speed]	4	38	409
[Matte production]	4	31	333	Optimal balance between speed and quality. Typically used for high quality outdoor matte applications, while it can also be used for indoor matte applications.
[Matte quality]	6	26	279
[Matte specialty]	8	19	204	High quality printing typically used for special and sensitive media, such as special film.
[Backlit]	8	19	204	High quality printing typically used for applications with a higher density of ink especially used to optimize the quality of backlits.
[Backlit density]	14	11	118