The [Processing] option
determines how images are processed.
- Rip and Print on the fly
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This option processes the image while the data is being sent to the printer. If this option is not checked, the entire image is processed first and then sent to the printer. The [Print Jobs Individually] Placement Strategy should be used when using this option.
(NOTE: This option will be disabled when a cutter is selected for a job or in a QuickSet. These two options are mutually exclusive, and the cutting workflow will always take precedence. A warning message is displayed when these options are enabled at the same time (Figure 2).
- Process with interpolation
- This option softens jagged edges of low-resolution images. Although this option will not adversely affect high-resolution images, it does significantly increase the processing time.
- Process to allow rotation during print stage - This option automatically rotates images for a job to create the best fit to save media.
- Calculate Ink Usage - This option calculates the amount of ink that is used for a job.
- Bit Depth - Depending on your needs you can select the processing method you would like to use. In most situations 8-bit processing provides good results, however, 16-bit processing gives noticeable improvement in large images with a gradient in one color over a large area. Please note that 16-bit processing does slow processing down considerably. For more information see 16-bit Processing.