This article describes the settings specific to the Generic BYHX printer driver.
For general instructions, see how to create and edit devices and how to create and edit presets.
Specifications
- Generic driver for printers equipped with a BYHX controller.
- BYHX website
Driver history
Driver 2023.9.2
- Improved: Added support for pretreatment coat inks, including white and primer. This allows you to process spot colors assigned to these inks, use automatic color strategies, and make custom adjustments.
- Fixed: Resolved an issue that prevented the channel duplication setting from being saved, which made the preset unusable for this driver.
Driver 2023.5.0-beta
- Improved: Added support for the TCP/IP output method to send files directly to the controller.
- Fixed: Resolved an intermittent Output file is not initialized error during printing.
Driver 2023.3.4-beta
- New: Added support for printers equipped with BYHX controllers.
Supported output method
- File: Print files are generated in a selected folder.
- TCP/IP: Print files are sent directly to the printer controller.
Configure the printer
File output
Output folder
Click the folder icon to select the folder where generated print files are saved.
You can save output files to local folders, removable drives, and network locations. On Windows, network output folders must use mapped drive paths, such as Z:\Images\Output. UNC paths are not yet supported for output folders.
Warning
When using a removable drive or network location, make sure that the output folder remains available while printing.
Output file extension
Generated print files use the PRN and PRT formats.
Preview format
In addition to the print file, you can generate a preview file. This lets you preview the image and enables the controller to display an image thumbnail.
You can choose between:
- BMP
- PNG
- TIFF
Width/Height max size
Set the maximum preview-file size in pixels. The value applies to the longest side of the image, whether width or height.
Cropped preview
Available in CalderaSubmit Sign and DTF Editions.
Enable this option to generate a cropped preview for very long jobs. This makes the preview easier to view without affecting the print output.
TCP/IP output
Hostname or IP address
Enter the hostname or IP address of the workstation running the printer controller. Using the IP address is recommended.
Data port
Enter the data port used by the workstation running the printer controller.
Configure the inkset
See Custom Inkset / Ink Channel Configuration.
Configure the preset
The following settings are configured at the preset level.
Resolution X/Y
Set the horizontal and vertical resolution of the output print file in DPI.
Colors
Available color modes depend on the inkset configured at the device level.
Bits per plane
Set the color depth of the output print file based on the number of ink drops. Higher values can produce deeper colors.
This setting is linked to Tone type; some combinations are not compatible.
Tone type
Select the tone type required by your printer:
- Halftone: The RIP converts the image from contone to halftone. Select this option if the printer cannot perform this conversion.
- Contone: The printer controller converts the image from contone to halftone.
Bidirection
- On: Prints in both directions. This is faster but may be less accurate.
- Off: Prints in one direction. This is slower but may be more accurate.
Passes
Set the number of nozzle passes needed to print a series of images. More passes can improve print quality but increase printing time.
Speed
It is recommended to leave this value at 1, which corresponds to the printer’s normal speed. Higher values can reduce print accuracy.
Other settings
For other preset settings, see Configure a preset.