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How To Customize Print Settings With The Queue Menu Wizard

Written out step by step, with the video alongside.

  • 10 steps
  • 27 instructions
  • 1 video
  • Updated 2026-04-20
Written steps10

Overview of Preconfigured Queues and Print Modes

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  1. Identify that preconfigured queues are assigned print modes.
  2. Understand that print modes define configuration data for specific ink and substrate combinations.
  3. Note that print modes aim to provide consistent quality across inks and substrates from different manufacturers.
  4. Recognize that generic settings may not produce optimal results for all print scenarios.

Understanding the Need for Queue Adjustments

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  1. Identify situations where on-screen graphics do not translate well to garment printing.
  2. Understand that black garments reduce contrast compared to digital displays.
  3. Note that garment printing has limited control over highlights and shadows.
  4. Adjust queue settings based on experience and customer preferences.

Accessing Queue Wizards

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  1. Open the Q menu.
  2. Locate the available Queue Wizards.
  3. Use wizards to print variations of a graphic.
  4. Compare results to determine optimal queue settings.

Set Maximum White Ink Wizard

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  1. Use this wizard to determine the best amount of white underbase.
  2. Account for differences between garment manufacturers.
  3. Print test charts to identify the correct white ink setting for setup.

Black Removal Wizard

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  1. Use this wizard to remove the optimal amount of black from images.
  2. Minimize overall black ink usage during setup.

White Under Black Wizard

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  1. Use this wizard to determine how much white ink to apply under black or shadow areas.
  2. Optimize white ink usage for shadow detail and coverage.

White Choke Wizard

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  1. Use this wizard to set white choke values.
  2. Prevent white underbase from peeking along the edges of the color pass.

Color Boost Wizard

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  1. Use this wizard to optimize color ink levels.
  2. Adjust settings to achieve more vibrant colors during setup.

Photo Merge Wizard

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  1. Use this wizard to determine optimal blending of rendering intents.
  2. Apply this wizard to jobs that combine graphics and photographic elements.

Saving Wizard Results

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What you need

  • New print modes can be assigned to other queues
  • New print modes can be applied to selected jobs as needed
  1. Choose how to save wizard results.
  2. Select one of the following options: Modify the current queue without changing its print mode
  • Modify the print mode of the current queue
  • Create a new print mode

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