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	159	1709	Maximum speed of the printer typically used for low demanding outdoor applications.
[High speed]	1	114	1225	High speed printing typically used for outdoor applications.
[Speed]	2	76	817	Printing typically used for indoor and outdoor banners and mesh.
[Production]	2	56	602	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 colour space.
[Superior]	6	26	280	Printing typically used for (textured) wall covering, indoor and outdoor banners, mesh and fleet/ window graphics, decals and stickers.
[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	47	505	Matte high speed printing typically used for outdoor applications.
[Matte speed]	4	36	387	Balance between speed and quality tends to speed. Typically used for high quality outdoor matte applications, while it can also be used for indoor matte applications.
[Matte production]	4	30	323	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	24	258	Balance between speed and quality tends to quality. Typically used for high quality outdoor matte applications, while it can also be used for indoor matte applications.
[Matte specialty]	8	18	194	High quality printing typically used for special and sensitive media, such as special film.
[Backlit]	8	18	194	High quality printing typically used for applications with a higher density of ink especially used for backlits.
[Backlit density]	14	10	108	High quality printing typically used for applications with the highest density of ink. Especially used to optimise the quality of backlits.