Software settings are critical. It's shocking how many users are unaware of these choices in their software, because it makes or breaks their ability to produce a high quality image. Once you find a set that works, Moore recommends putting it through rigorous testing to make sure the combination is stable. But you have to watch for a chemical interaction between the coating and the ink. Just as it was three years ago, the prevailing advice is still to experiment with the printer settings and different combinations of ink and media to find a match that suits you best.
Personal tastes play a large part in the process.
Talk to the Experts Sklar suggests talking to your distributors to find out what combinations of ink and media they recommend. For example, if the printer needs maximum color gamut but the print is going in a window, the distributor can recommend one of the new dye-based inks with UV resistance. Another suggestion is to communicate with ink and media manufacturers, who can advise you on a good combination for your application. We encourage people to test. If people take the time to put a different media in their printer and play with it, they'll be pleasantly surprised at the die-quality and inexpensive options out there.