Fiery "Maximum Printer Density" option...

[kdw75]

Why do manufacturers insist on having options like this that sound like you would obviously want them, without explaining the down side. If this feature simply improved your color gamut then why wouldn't it be enabled by default?

So could someone tell me the downside and if I should be checking this every time I print a job?

 

[Craig]

All it allows the RIP to do is print the maximum coverage, not increase gamut. I may be wrong on the numbers but I thought I read that over 240% CMYK toner starts to do some weird streaky stuff and that is why the RIPs automatically reduce the density.

I may be totally off base so I hope someone with more color knowledge than I will chime in.

 

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From the Fiery Print Options Guide:
"This option is designed to create solid, saturated colors. It is typically used to print text and graphics, not photographic images. Select On to print 100% C, M, or Y at the maximum density that the printer is capable
of printing, regardless of calibration. C, M, or Y values less than 100% still print at the calibrated density value.
This option also affects the density of RGB objects. Select On to print 100% R, G, or B at the maximum density that the printer is capable of printing, regardless of calibration. R, G, or B values less than 100% still print at the calibrated density value."

Of course depending on your printer model and other variables (paper smoothness e.g.) your mileage may vary.