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How To Perform Quick White Ink Adjustments

Written out step by step, with the video alongside.

  • 5 steps
  • 21 instructions
  • 1 video
  • Updated 2026-04-20
Written steps5

Understanding 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. Recognize that print modes are designed to provide consistent quality across inks and substrates from different manufacturers.

Viewing Default White Ink Settings for a Queue

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  1. Open the Q menu.
  2. Select Properties.
  3. Navigate to Underbase.
  4. Open Processing Options.
  5. Review the default white ink strength.
  6. Note that the default value represents a balanced setting for the printer, inks, and garment quality.

Reviewing White Ink Settings for a Selected Job

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  1. Select a job in the queue.
  2. Click Color Adjust.
  3. Review the Under settings.
  4. Confirm that the Maximum Ink Percent reflects the value assigned from the queue properties.

Increasing White Ink for a Specific Job

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What you need

  • Adjustment applies only to the selected job
  • Queue default settings remain unchanged
  • Modification is based on prior print experience
  1. Select a previously printed job that requires more white ink.
  2. Click Color Adjust.
  3. Locate the Maximum Ink Percent setting.
  4. Increase the value by approximately 10%.
  5. Apply the change.

Advanced Print Mode Refinement Options

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  1. Use Q menu Wizards to further refine print mode configurations.
  2. Use the Color Adjust button for simplified configuration changes.
  3. Adjust the Merge slider to blend rendering intents as needed.

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