Select the Pattern (the type of chart), the options, and the folder (directory) and file name for the test chart file. Although these print dimensions result in optimum quality, the file may be printed at any desired size. The file pixel size and the chart dimensions when printed at the specified PPI (bitmap files only) are shown on the lower left.

The available settings change for different patterns. The following dialog box appears (shown here for the Star chart, which is part of the revised ISO 12233 standard). To run Test Charts, run Imatest and click on Test Charts in the Imatest main window.

You can select chart pattern, type (bar, sine, etc.), contrast, highlight color, printer gamma, and more. To purchase custom charts or charts not in our store, please send your request to types of chart can be created: bitmaps and Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files. (A) it’s impractical for us to stock all charts, and (B) not all charts are equally useful or supported by Imatest. Several variations are not available because If you plan to print charts using this module, you should be skilled at fine printing and have a knowledge of color management to obtain optimum chart quality otherwise we recommend purchasing charts at the Imatest Store.ĭisclaimer: Although we sell most of the charts generated by the Imatest Test Charts module, Create test charts for high quality inkjet printersĪlthough we strongly recommend that customers purchase charts from the Imatest Store, the Imatest Test Charts module allows you to create test chart files for printing on high quality photographic inkjet printers.

Inkjet test pattern