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What do I need to do after installing a newer printer driver to make sure the Media Types are up to date?

April 26, 2017driver media newer printer sure types

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What do I need to do after installing a newer printer driver to make sure the Media Types are up to date?

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Quick Answer: Install and run the latest Media Configuration Tool. Long Answer: After installing a new printer driver, the “CLIP” file may not be correct. The Clip File is a look-up-table (LUT) of data on the installed media types (printer head height, vacuum setting, which black ink to use, etc.). Apparently, the Clip File can easily get out of sync with the firmware / software. On Windows, you can find the version of the CLIP file that you have currently installed by either: • Start Menu -> Printers & Faxes -> iPF5000 – Right click and select Properties -> Device Settings Tab -> About. • Photoshop -> File -> Export -> IPF5000 Print Plug In -> Print History -> About After installing a new driver it is a good idea to make sure your media types are up to date. Here is how to do it: • Uninstall the old Media Configuration Tool: Start -> All Programs -> iPF5000 Media Configurtion Tool -> Uninstaller (PC) • Download and Install the Latest Media Configuration Tool • Run the Media Configurat