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What output can you create, Media for your output

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What output can you create What output can you create Media for your output Media catalog for media selection PRISMAsync controls the media definition centrally with the media catalog. The controller's media-based workflow PRISMAsync results in less mistakes. PRISMAsync operating concept on page 30 (See ) When you prepare a job, you can select media from the media catalog. The media catalog stores attributes for all media that are key to the print quality, such as size, weight, media type, color, media family and surface. A media family is a group of media that has the same specifications and uses the same color output profile. Color reproduction for your output on page 28 (See ) After the job submission, use the schedule to see which media the job requires and when to assign these media to paper trays. Temporary media During the job preparation you can also specify media for the job. Media that are not part of the media catalog are temporary media. When the job on temporary media is printed, you find these temporary media in the media section of the System view on the control panel. If you want to use these media more often, add the temporary media to the media catalog. The temporary media remains available in the System view as long as there are jobs in the queue that use these temporary media, or these temporary media are assigned to a paper tray. Media and image quality Media has a big influence on the image quality and the productivity of a print system. The performance of a print system, the print quality and the consumption of consumables depend on media factors, such as: • Media type • Media weight • Surface • Moisture content • Smoothness To ensure optimal output quality and performance, media must comply with the paper specifications of your print system. Store the media in a dry environment away from direct sunlight. Before you load the media into the paper trays, it is important to check the media sheets. For information detailing how to check and prepare media, see: Check and prepare media before loading on page 144 Check and prepare envelopes before loading on page 146 Check and prepare transparencies before loading on page 148 Types of media for the paper trays The paper trays of your print system can handle a variety of media types and sizes, including uncoated, offset coated, plain, recycled, thin, satinated, tabs, textured paper, digital coated media, imagePRESS C800 Series Chapter 2 - Explore the print system 23

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What output can you create
Media for your output
Media catalog for media selection
PRISMAsync controls the media definition centrally with the
media catalog
. The controller's
media-based workflow PRISMAsync results in less mistakes.
PRISMAsync operating concept
on
page 30
(See )
When you prepare a job, you can select media from the media catalog. The media catalog stores
attributes for all media that are key to the print quality, such as size, weight, media type, color,
media family and surface.
A media family is a group of media that has the same specifications and uses the same color
output profile.
Color reproduction for your output
on page 28
(See )
After the job submission, use the schedule to see which media the job requires and when to
assign these media to paper trays.
Temporary media
During the job preparation you can also specify media for the job. Media that are not part of the
media catalog are temporary media. When the job on temporary media is printed, you find these
temporary media in the media section of the System view on the control panel. If you want to use
these media more often, add the temporary media to the media catalog.
The temporary media remains available in the System view as long as there are jobs in the queue
that use these temporary media, or these temporary media are assigned to a paper tray.
Media and image quality
Media has a big influence on the image quality and the productivity of a print system. The
performance of a print system, the print quality and the consumption of consumables depend on
media factors, such as:
Media type
Media weight
Surface
Moisture content
Smoothness
To ensure optimal output quality and performance, media must comply with the paper
specifications of your print system. Store the media in a dry environment away from direct
sunlight. Before you load the media into the paper trays, it is important to check the media
sheets.
For information detailing how to check and prepare media, see:
Check and prepare media before loading
on page 144
Check and prepare envelopes before loading
on page 146
Check and prepare transparencies before loading
on page 148
Types of media for the paper trays
The paper trays of your print system can handle a variety of media types and sizes, including
uncoated, offset coated, plain, recycled, thin, satinated, tabs, textured paper, digital coated media,
What output can you create
Chapter 2 - Explore the print system
23
imagePRESS C800 Series