Printing Histology Images Using the Sony UP-D2500 Printer
By Dr. Steve Spilatro
(Edited by Dr. Dave McShaffrey, who introduced all the errors)
The Sony UP-D2500 uses a laser to transfer color from transparent sheets of red, blue
and yellow plastic. Compared to a deskjet printer, such as the HP Photosmart, the UP2500 produces a smaller, but sharper image.
Preparing to print
Sizing the image
In PhotoShop, under the Image menu,
select the ‘image size’ option
Image Size Window
Set the image height to 3 inches wide,
the width should automatically
change to about 3.8 inches
Set the resolution at 300 dpi.
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Setting up the printer
Under the File menu select ‘print’
(error message about image size
may appear -- ignore it)
Do not change any settings other than those you are directed to
in these directions!
Printer Options Window
The Print Options window should
appear as shown here.
Click on ‘Setup’
Printer Setup Window
The printer setup window should
appear as shown here.
Note that orientation should be
“Landscape”
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Click on the ‘Properties’ button.
Printer Properties Window
Click on the ‘Graphics’ tab and then
click on “Restore defaults”
Printing
Click on ‘OK’ in this window and then ‘OK in the other windows shown above and
printing should begin.
What to do if the printed image appears too light or dark
If, after printing an image, the color appear much lighter or darker than what you see in
the Photoshop window, printing darkness can be adjusted using the ‘Dark’ slider control
in the printer Properties Window shown above
Try adjusting the dark slider control to a value of + / - 20 -- in the positive direction for
a darker image. Obviously, the best value depends upon the image itself, but the
overall change is not too dramatic.
Do not change any of the other adjustments in this window.
Changing these settings will affect all images subsequently printed, so be sure to
restore the default values before printing another image.
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