How To Adjust White Underbase For Color Garments

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1. Use this wizard for color garment queues to determine the optimal amount of white ink applied under black and shadow areas.
2. Use this wizard only when the customer requires black ink to be printed, rather than using the garment color as a substitute.
3. Understand that garment printing requires white ink under colors to prevent fading after washing.
4. Note that pretreatment bonds with white ink, not color inks.
5. Consult your dealer for additional best-practice guidance.

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1. Open the Q menu.
2. Select Setup How Much White to Use Under Black.
3. Choose a file typical of your production work or select a test file from RIP system targets.
4. Ensure the image contains black and dark areas.
5. Set the image size.
6. Click Next.

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1. Set the minimum underbase strength value.
2. Set the maximum underbase strength value.
3. Set the increment value.
4. Example configuration: Minimum: 19
5. Confirm that this produces four charts: 19
6. Click Print Charts.

• Maximum: 28
• Increment: 3
• 22
• 25
• 28

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1. Print the generated charts.
2. Review the printed results.
3. Wash the garment to confirm ink bonding and durability.
4. Enter the preferred chart value.
5. Click Next.

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1. Proceed to the step for determining white underbase in semi-transparent areas.
2. Understand this step does not affect the 100% white underbase.
3. Note that maximum white underbase is controlled by the Set Maximum White Ink wizard.
4. Adjust white separation curves for: Shadows

• Midtones
• Highlights

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1. Review the four available chart categories: Strong
2. Note that chart values range from 50% to 90%.
3. Click Print Charts.
4. Print as many chart categories as needed.
5. Review results and determine the best setting.
6. Set the preferred category.
7. Enter the selected value to complete the wizard.

• Medium Plus
• Medium
• Light