Application Notes

Print Quality

Inkjet print quality. Historically, accurate prediction of inkjet printer or printhead performance has been impossible until the printed output was produced. But reliable data is needed much earlier in the process. For this reason, major inkjet head manufacturers rely on QEA’s IAS products to measure jetting straightness, drop position, drop size, satellite dots, missing dots and many other critical quality measures. Our systems measure print quality not only on paper, but also on many other substrates including textiles, glass, and ceramics. Our IAS systems evaluate overall printer performance with measures such as banding, jitter and coalescence. For fast, reliable performance monitoring, whether for R&D, production QC or competitive benchmarking, our IAS products are the tools you need.

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Thermal Transfer Ribbon Print Quality Analysis: This application note describes PQ analysis for thermal transfer print ribbons. It shows how to quantify printing in terms of “comb” effect, voids, and completeness of text.

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Graininess Measurements on Halftones: This application note describes PQ analysis for measuring graininess in FM halftones. As an example, it shows how inkjet printers have reduced graininess.

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MTF, CTF, and Contrast Measurements: This application note describes PQ analysis for MTF (Modulation Tranfer Function), CTF (Contrast Transfer Function), and Contrast. The measurement principles are described via examples with laser printers. However, the technique has application to all printing technologies.

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Graininess Measurements on Halftones: This application note describes PQ analysis for measuring graininess in FM halftones. As an example, it shows how inkjet printers have reduced graininess.

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MTF, CTF, and Contrast Measurements: This application note describes PQ analysis for MTF (Modulation Transfer Function), CTF (Contrast Transfer Function), and Contrast. The measurement principles are described via examples with laser printers. However, the technique has application to all printing technologies.

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Inkjet Media Print Quality Analysis: This application note describes PQ analysis for inkjet media including wicking, intercolor bleed, ink coalescence, and tone reproduction.

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Graininess Measurements on Halftones: This application note describes PQ analysis for measuring graininess in FM halftones. As an example, it shows how inkjet printers have reduced graininess.

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Thermal Transfer Ribbon Print Quality Analysis: This application note describes PQ analysis for thermal transfer print ribbons. It shows how to quantify printing in terms of “comb” effect, voids, and completeness of text.

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MTF, CTF, and Contrast Measurements: This application note describes PQ analysis for MTF (Modulation Transfer Function), CTF (Contrast Transfer Function), and Contrast. The measurement principles are described via examples with laser printers. However, the technique has application to all printing technologies.

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