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Printing on CDs and DVDs 41
Adjusting the Print Density with a Macintosh
If ink smears on your printed CDs or DVDs, you may need to adjust the color
saturation or ink density. CDs and DVDs from different manufacturers may
absorb ink differently, so you may need to adjust the density for each type of disc.
Follow these instructions to print a color saturation check pattern, and then make
adjustments as necessary.
1. Place an extra ink jet-printable CD or DVD on the CD/DVD tray and insert
it into the printer, as described on page 31.
2. Start Epson Print CD.
3. Open the
File menu and select Print.
4. Make sure
Stylus Photo 1400 is selected, then click Print Density Check
Pattern
.
5. Click
Print.
6. After the pattern is printed, examine the print.
If you need to adjust the color, make the
Color Correction setting lighter or
darker as necessary. Then repeat these steps, but select either
Second Time or
Third Time as the Print Density Check Pattern Position setting to print your
second or third pattern on the disc.
Note:
You can print three density patterns on one disc. Each pattern is printed in a
different location.
7. Remove the CD or DVD and let it dry for at least 24 hours. Then check the
saturation levels again.
Note:
You can also use the Brightness and Contrast settings in Epson Print CD to adjust
color saturation. For additional information, open the Help menu in Epson Print CD
and select EPSON Print CD Help.