Printing graphics
The appearance of the graphics you print is determined partly by a process called dithering, which combines several differently colored pixels to create a new color or shade. With WordPerfect, you can change the dither method, the dither source, and halftone options for printing graphics. For more information about dithering, see “Dithering methods.”
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Right-click a graphic, and click Image tools.
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Click Edit attributes.
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In the Image settings dialog box, click Print parameters.
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In the Dither method area, enable one of the following options:
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Error diffusion — prints using a random pattern of dots, which provides superior blending and image detail in bitmap images
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Ordered dither — prints using an ordered pattern of dots, which works well with both bitmap and vector images
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Halftoning — prints using evenly spaced dots of variable diameter, which provides sharper image detail with bitmap images
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Some dither method options are available only from certain printers.
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To change the dither source used for printing graphics | |
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Right-click a graphic, click Image tools.
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Click Edit attributes.
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In the Image settings dialog box, click Print parameters.
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In the Dither source area, enable one of the following options:
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Printer
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You should use the printer’s settings as the dither source, which are enabled by default, unless these settings provide poor printing results.
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To change a graphic’s halftone options | |
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Right-click a graphic, and click Image tools.
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Click Edit attributes.
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In the Image settings dialog box, click Print parameters.
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In the Dither method area, enable the Halftoning option.
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In the Halftone options area, type a value in any of the following boxes:
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Angle — changes the angle of the line screening
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Lines per inch — changes the number of lines per inch in the halftone option
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Either option may be unavailable, depending on the printer driver selected.
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Halftone options are available only for PostScript printers.
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