How to adjust # of passes in Onyx?

[Dukenukem117]

I have a HP Latex 560 with Onyx 12.1. I was able to find a 10 pass profile for my material but that's it. I would like to be able to do some test prints with various numbers of passes to see how the print quality changes. Is this a setting I toggle in Onyx? I can't seem to find where it is. Is it a quick set thing?

Thanks

 

[SignMeUpGraphics]

Nope, each profile is made at a certain pass level. No toggles or adjustment available unless you want to edit the media profile... but then you'll need to make a new ICC profile to go with it.

 

[Dukenukem117]

I can't just copy paste one profile and go in and change one number? Could I use the same ICC as the original or does that change too?

 

[SignMeUpGraphics]

Amount of ink put down is generally a bit different when you change number of passes, so re-using the ICC can be hit and miss.

We tried to cheat with a profile last week by copying a profile and changing passes from 6 to 8 and the 8 pass version was noticably darker so had to whip out the calibration equipment and start from scratch.

 

[Bly]

You create the different pass modes on the printer with HP latex.
Then Onyx syncs and it should show up in the rip.

 

[Dukenukem117]

You create the different pass modes on the printer with HP latex.
Then Onyx syncs and it should show up in the rip.

I can't seem to find where to do that in the manual. Is it quick to explain?

 

[Bly]

I've got 360s - not sure if it's the same on yours. Go to the media in the substrate library and create mode.