In this article, we will show you how to use the Underflood ("UF") quality modes for HP Latex 700W / 800W devices.
To do this, we will use a ready-made PDF file containing a white spot and print it on a substrate compatible with Spot quality modes called “My custom film”.
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Be sure that the white is enabled in the Page Setup window. If you have formerly used the sandwich mode, deactivate it.
Step 1: Create a new substrate in your printer
First, you must create a new custom substrate using the HP Latex 700W / 800W printer's panel.
Learn more about spot quality modes and how to add custom substrates directly from HP's documentation (Chapter 3: Handle the substrate, and Chapter 9.7: Printing with white ink).
Step 2: Load the PDF file
- Load the ready-made PDF file (City_WINTER_WhiteSpot.pdf) using the FileManager module:
- Drag and drop the file from the ImageBar to the Print module.
Step 3: Configure the job
- Launch the Print module of your HP Latex 700W / 800W.
- Select the Media named "My custom film".
- Select the Resolution 600.
- Select the Mode CMYK8.
- Select the Quality Underflood (UF) (number 1 on the image).
- Go to the Page Setup (2).
- Go to the White tab, click on Enable Separation, and choose the Method: "Use a Spot Color" (3):
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When the "Auto" detection mode is enabled or checked, and as soon as a White spot is detected, the separation Method will be set to "Use a Spot Color" by default.
- In the same White tab, you can click on Hide background image, to see the Spot Color that will be printed using White ink (1):
Step 4: Print and track the job
- Once you are done, launch the printing process by clicking on the Print button.
- You will be able to check the processing of your job using the Spooler.