Obtaining Better Output with the Epson Stylus Driver

ID: Q141517

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.51, 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.51, 4.0

The following information is provided by Epson of America.

To obtain the best quality output support using the new updated Epson Stylus driver (Version 3.30), please use the following table to adjust the Gamma RGB values.

The Recommended values are:


   Resolution   Paper Type   Stylus COLOR   Stylus Pro   Stylus Pro XL
   -------------------------------------------------------------------
   360          Plain            1.0            1.0          1.0
   360          Coated 360 dpi   1.0            1.0          1.0
   360          Coated 720 dpi   1.5            1.5          1.5
   720          Coated 720 dpi   1.0            0.7          0.7

To make these modifications please do the following:

The steps outlined are for permanent changes to the Gamma. If you desire to change it only on an as needed basis, then make your modifications from your Windows Application.

[Per Job Modification]

Print Setup

Select Properties

Choose Halftone

Choose Input RGB Gamma

Make the modifications based on the table above.

[Permanent Modification]

Highlight the Epson Stylus Series driver (Using PrintManager)

Select Properties from the Printer Menu

Choose Details, Job Defaults, Halftone

Choose Input RGB Gamma

Make the modifications based on the table above.

The information included here is provided by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the accuracy of the information or the output produced.

Additional query words: prodnt

Keywords : kbprint ntprint NTSrvWkst
Version : 3.5 3.51 4.0
Platform : winnt
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