Disk Printer Sharpening - ROES Server
Disk Printer Sharpening - ROES Server
Use this article to configure sharpening on a ROES Server Disk Printer so rendered files receive the desired sharpening during output.
Overview
ROES Server includes Disk Printer sharpening controls in the Production tab. The Apply Sharpening field sets the sharpening values used during rendering, and the Sharpening Precedence menu controls how global sharpening interacts with any node-level sharpening values.
When to Use This
- Rendered files from a Disk Printer need consistent output sharpening.
- The lab wants sharpening applied automatically during rendering.
- Different Disk Printers require different sharpening behavior.
- Support needs to confirm where the sharpening values are entered in the ROES Server UI.
Before You Begin
- Open ROES Server on the workstation where the Disk Printer is configured.
- Confirm which Disk Printer should receive the sharpening setting.
- Be aware that sharpening values affect files rendered by that Disk Printer.
- Use a test order and review rendered output before relying on the setting for production work.
Solution
Open the Production tab
In ROES Server, select the Production tab.
Select the Disk Printer Agent
Open the Agents list and select the Disk Printer that should apply sharpening during rendering.
Enter the Apply Sharpening value
Enter the sharpening values in the Apply Sharpening field. A common starting value is:
Choose the sharpening precedence
Use the Sharpening Precedence menu to control how the Disk Printer/global sharpening value interacts with node-level sharpening.
Sharpening Precedence Options
- Global sharpening has precedence: use the Disk Printer/global sharpening value and ignore node-level sharpening.
- Add global and node sharpening: add the global and node sharpening values together, then apply the result.
Render and review a test order
Render a small test order through the Disk Printer and review the output before using the setting for production work.
Important Note
Disk Printer sharpening applies during rendering for the selected Disk Printer. Always test output after changing sharpening values, especially if the printer is used by active production workflows.
Expected Result
Files rendered by the selected Disk Printer should use the configured sharpening value according to the selected sharpening precedence option.
Escalation Notes
- Confirm the exact Disk Printer being edited.
- Record the value entered in Apply Sharpening.
- Record the selected Sharpening Precedence option.
- Confirm whether any node-level sharpening is also configured.
- Compare a test render before and after the change if the lab reports no visible difference.