FinePrint smoothes out lines and curves and enhances text and line graphics that would normally appear jagged. For documents that require the finest quality text the printer can produce, turn FinePrint on.
FinePrint uses high-definition, print-quality enhancements provided by two ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits) that pulse the printer's laser more rapidly than previously possible. The high-definition ASICs improve text and line-art prints by:
FinePrint uses high-definition, print-quality enhancements provided by two ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits) that pulse the printer's laser more rapidly than previously possible. The high-definition ASICs improve text and line-art prints by:
- Maps the black/white transitions (or edge) formed on the page by the text or line-art.
- Calculates the ideal edge of the text or line-art.
- Pulses the laser to simulate the ideal edge of the text or line-art.
Figure 1 FinePrint calculation and print process
The pulse technique allows greater control over the amount of toner the printer places within a 300 dpi pixel. The technique produces thinner pixels, and the more defined pixels make the printed edges look smoother.
NOTE: Check the user manual your LaserWriter printer to see if it supports FinePrint and how to turn in on. . Also, your printer may need additional RAM to support FinePrint. Again, refer to your user manual for this information.