AstroJet S1
April 12, 2019
Important Notes:
- For complex, very large files, or long runs that use expensive media, best practice is to make test runs on low-cost media first to ensure that the job runs to completion. Some jobs might require adjustment to compression in order to avoid failures during printing.
- TCP/IP and USB connections are currently supported.
Wasatch recommends using the Fast Layout feature with the AstroJet S1 printer.
For additional details regarding the Fast Layout feature please see the Fast Layout help pages.
The following firmware revisions are currently supported with Wasatch SoftRIP:
Support for the AstroJet S1 printers is available as an optional add-on for Wasatch.
Print Mode Options:
To launch the printer properties for this driver, choose 'Setup' from the 'Print' menu, then click on the 'Edit' button, and then click on 'Properties'.
- Print Mode: Select the resolution that SoftRIP will rip the data at.
- Use ICM file: Specify ICM file to be used for dither control. Leave this control unchecked unless specifically instructed otherwise by Wasatch Computer.
- Compression Mode: Set compression mode (there will be only one choice on normal installations).
- Speed Graphics: Image data will be compressed based on the JPG Quality Mode setting.
- JPG Quality Mode: Set the quality mode (1-100). Setting a value above 80 may cause printing issues.
- Oversampling: Set the oversampling value (1-4). Higher values make the RIP slower while improving image quality in some cases. This should normally be set to '1'.
- Speed: Set the print speed and print resolution (12 IPS 1600x800dpi or 6 IPS 1600x1600dpi).
- Output Mode: Set the method of spooling data.
- Cache on disk before printing: All print data will be written to the hard drive before spooling to the physical connection. This is the most reliable mode of operation, but does introduce a delay to the start of printing.
- Stream to physical connection: Data will be spooled to the physical connection as it is generated. Prints will begin quicker than 'Cache on disk before printing', although issues can be encountered if print data is difficult to compress. If print jobs fail with this Output Mode selected, change the setting to the default of 'Cache on disk before printing'.
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