How to Select a Print Profile in PrintFactory

1. Purpose

This guide explains how to open PrintFactory Layout and select or confirm a print profile.

In PrintFactory, LINKO print profiles appear in the Media drop-down list. The options usually use LINKO profile names or codes. They may not show the print material name directly.

After PrintFactory Layout opens, confirm Printer, Media, and Mode in this order. Select the print profile in the Media field.

This guide applies to LINKO printers that use PrintFactory RIP.

2. Before You Start

Check the following before you start:

3. Quick Selection Rules

Use the table below to choose each setting.

Item How to Choose
Printer Select the current printer. If only one printer is configured, do not change this field.
Media Select the profile name or code confirmed by LINKO for the current printer. The list may not show the print material name directly.
Mode Use the standard production Mode confirmed during installation or setup. The values in the Mode name indicate the print resolution. For example: 720×1200, 720×1800, or 720×2400. A higher resolution usually provides finer detail, but reduces printing speed.

Important: The Media list shows LINKO profile names or codes. It may not show the print material name directly. Use only the print profile confirmed by LINKO for the current printer model, ink color order, and print material. Also use the confirmed Mode. Do not guess which profile to use from its name or code, and do not test profiles one by one. An incompatible profile may cause incorrect colors.

4. Steps

4.1 Start PrintFactory RIP

Double-click the PrintFactory RIP icon on the desktop (See Fig. 4.1).

Fig.4.1 Double Click the PrintFactory RIP Icon

4.1-Double-Click-the-PrintFactory-RIP-Icon

4.2 Open PrintFactory Layout

  1. Click the plus (+) button in the top-left corner of the window (See Fig. 4.2-1).
Fig.4.2-1 Click the Plus Button

4.2-1-Click-the-Plus-Button
  1. When the Open File window appears, click Cancel (See Fig. 4.2-2).
Fig.4.2-2 Click Cancel in the Open File Window

4.2-2-Click-Cancel-in-the-Open-File-Window

PrintFactory Layout opens.

Note: This step only opens PrintFactory Layout. No print file is required to select the print profile.

4.3 Select Printer

Find the Printer field at the top right of the PrintFactory Layout window. Click the drop-down arrow. Select the current printer (See Fig. 4.3).

Fig.4.3 Select Printer

4.3-Select-Printer

4.4 Select the Print Profile (Media)

Find the Media field at the top right of the window. Click the drop-down arrow. Select the profile name or code confirmed by LINKO for the current printer (See Fig. 4.4).

Fig.4.4 Select the Print Profile in the Media Field

4.4-Select-the-Print-Profile-in-the-Media-Field

4.5 Select Mode

Find the Mode field at the top right of the window. Click the drop-down arrow. Select the confirmed Mode (See Fig. 4.5).

Fig.4.5 Select Mode

4.5-Select-Mode

Note: For the selected Media, different Modes use different print configurations. Changing the Mode also changes the print configuration.

5. Final Check

Check the three fields at the top right of the window:

  • Printer: the current printer
  • Media: the profile name or code confirmed by LINKO for the current printer
  • Mode: the confirmed Mode

When all three fields are correct, the print profile selection is complete.

6. Related Document

Import, Back Up, and Delete DTF Printer ICC Profiles in PrintFactory: use this guide to import, back up, or delete print profiles. 

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