Printer Settings from the Machine |
This category describes the printer settings which you can specify from the machine. |
Settings Menu |
There are some settings which can be made from the machine. To set up from the machine, see "Making the Printer Settings from the Machine." |
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Making the Printer Settings from the Machine |
Number of Copies |
2-Sided |
Paper Feed |
Print Quality |
Layout |
Auto Continue |
Collate |
Timeout |
Personality |
Mode Priority |
Auto Select |
Color Mode |
Gradation Settings |
Compressed Image Output |
Initialize Printer Settings |
PCL Settings |
PS Settings |
Making the Printer Settings from the Machine |
To set up from the machine, select <Printer Settings> in <Additional Func.>. |
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Some menus have one more step for selecting the setting you want to make. In this case, repeat the step 4. |
If you select <Number of Copies>, the screen below appears. |
Number of Copies |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to specify the number of copies printed. The default setting is <1>. You can specify up to 999 copies. |
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2-Sided |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This parameter enables you to select one-sided or two-sided printing. When <2-Sided> is specified, the document is printed on both sides of the paper. |
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Paper Feed |
You can specify the following settings from <Paper Feed>. |
Default Paper Size |
Default Paper Type |
Paper Size Override |
Default Paper Size |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This parameter defines the default paper size used when the paper size cannot be set within the application software, when no paper source is specified. |
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Default Paper Type |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This parameter sets the default paper type to be used for print jobs. This machine has internally defined optimal print modes for each specified paper type. |
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Paper Size Override |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. Paper of the size selected in the printer driver might not be loaded in any of the machine's paper drawers. If this setting is enabled, the machine will automatically substitute paper of an available size for the missing paper, as shown in the table below. |
Printer Driver Setting | Substitute Paper |
LTR | A4 |
A4 | LTR |
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Print Quality |
You can specify the following settings from <Print Quality>. |
Gradation Level |
Toner Density |
Save Toner |
Line Control |
Gradation Level |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting specifies the gradation level for printing data. Specify <High Gradation 1> when printing pictures or other data in general quality and specify <High Gradation 2> when printing in higher quality. |
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Toner Density |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting adjusts the print density of the respective colors. Moving the density scale to the left makes the print image lighter, and to the right makes the print image darker. This setting has 17 levels you can adjust, with level <0> (middle level) being the default setting. |
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Save Toner |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to set the Toner Save function. Toner Save uses less toner to print documents and may result in longer toner life. |
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Line Control |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to specify the image processing for lines. Under most circumstances, it is preferable to leave this setting as <Resolution Priority>. If <Resolution Priority> is selected, image processing is performed that upholds the same resolution as text for lines. If <Gradation Priority> is selected, image processing is performed that upholds the same color and gradation as graphics for lines. |
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Layout |
You can specify the following settings from <Layout>. |
Binding Location |
Unit of Measure |
Margin |
Binding Location |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This parameter determines whether the binding position is along the long edge or the short edge of the paper. When binding for two-sided printing, the image orientation is automatically adjusted for correct layout. When the binding position is on the long edge of the paper: When the binding position is on the short edge of the paper: |
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Unit of Measure |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to specify the unit of measurement you would like to use to specify page margins. |
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Margin |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to set the page margin in millimeters. The settings can be set in increments of 0.5 mm from -50.0 mm through +50.0 mm. Use [▲] to increase the width of the inside margin. Use [▼] to increase the width of the outside margin. You can specify the edge along which the margin will be created in the <Binding Location> setting (previous setting). To create a margin along one of the edges of the paper, use this setting in combination with the <Binding Location> setting. |
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Auto Continue |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to automatically clear an error and continue printing when an error occurs (Error skip). If <On> is selected, error skips are performed automatically. If <Off> is selected, you must perform error skips from the control panel. |
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Collate |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to sort copies into sets arranged in page order. If <On> is selected, all pages of each copy are printed before printing the next copy. If <Off> is selected, all copies of the same page are printed before printing the next page. Examples of each collate option when printing three copies of three page document: |
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Timeout |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. If the data for a job does not end, the machine does not start the next job even if it receives other print commands. In cases like this, use the Timeout setting to force jobs to finish if no data is received during the set period of time. If Timeout is enabled, jobs can finish automatically. For example, if print data still remains in the machine because a form feed command cannot be processed, the paper can be fed automatically. If Timeout is <Off>, jobs will not end automatically. |
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Personality |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables the machine to process data received from the host computer in the specified data format. The machine can distinguish between computer-sent control commands and Direct Print data and automatically switch personalities. However, in instances such as where received control commands are exclusively defined or the machine does not automatically switch to the appropriate personality, please set this setting to match received data. The machine enables you to switch the personality and set specifications for printing using the menu functions on the display. Setting <Personality> to <Auto> makes the machine determine the type of data received from the host on a job-by-job basis. If you are printing from applications on a computer, we recommend that you use the <Auto> setting. |
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Mode Priority |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting determines which personality should be used if a job is received without a specified command language or Direct Print data. <Mode Priority> is used when <Personality> is set to <Auto>. Off PS PCL |
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Auto Select |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting defines the personality options available for the machine receiving a job without a specified command language or Direct Print data. The setting is applied only when <Personality> is set to <Auto>. The PS and PCL personalities can be enabled or disabled. If <On> is selected, the selected personality is available for the machine. If <Off> is selected, the selected personality is not available for the machine. |
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Color Mode |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to set the color mode you want to specify when printing. If <Auto Detect> is selected, the machine automatically decides whether to print in color or black and white depending on the color type of the original. |
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Gradation Settings |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. Set this function when the gradation of graphics (illustrations made by software applications) or images (bitmap images) does not print smoothly (the color changes stand out). <Smooth 2> performs a smoother gradation than <Smooth 1>. If <Smooth 1> is selected and the gradation is still not printed smoothly, select <Smooth 2>. You can select whether to apply smoothing to graphics or image data. |
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Compressed Image Output |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to specify how the data should be treated if the data size of the print job is too large to be stored in the machine's internal memory. If <Output> is selected, the data is highly compressed (so it is able to stored in the internal memory), and then the job is printed. However, the print quality may diminish. If <Display Error> is selected, the job can be cancelled without being compressed. |
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Initialize Printer Settings |
The menu settings can be reset to the factory defaults by initializing the printer settings. If you select <Initialize Printer Settings>, the confirmation message <Initialize settings?> is displayed. If you select <Yes>, the settings are initialized. If you select <No>, the settings are not initialized. |
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PCL Settings |
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Paper Save (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting specifies whether to output a blank page when software does not send print data between End Page codes. If <On> is selected, a blank page is not output, thus saving paper. If <Off> is selected, a blank page is output. |
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Orientation (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to set the paper orientation. If <Portrait> is selected, the print image is printed in portrait orientation regardless of the orientation of the paper in the paper drawers. If <Landscape> is selected, the print image is printed in landscape orientation regardless of the orientation of the paper in the paper drawers. |
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Font Number (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. You can set the default font typeface for this printer function using the corresponding font numbers. Valid font numbers are from 0 to 104. |
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Point Size (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. If the number selected in <Font Number> is that of a proportionally spaced scalable font, this option appears in the PCL menu. It enables you to specify a point size for the default font. The point size can be adjusted in increments of 0.25 pts. |
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Pitch (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. If the number selected in <Font Number> is that of a fixed pitch scalable font, <Pitch> appears in the PCL menu. It enables you to specify the pitch for the default font. The pitch can be adjusted in increments of 0.01 cpi (characters per inch). |
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Form Lines (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to specify the number of lines to be printed on a page. You can specify from 5 to 128 lines. |
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Symbol Set (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to select the symbol set most suited to the needs of the host computer. |
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Custom Paper Size Setting (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to specify a custom paper size. If <On> is selected, you can enter a custom size. |
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Unit of Measure (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to specify the unit of measurement you would like to use to specify your custom paper size. |
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X dimension (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to specify the X dimension of the custom paper. The X dimension can be adjusted from 76.2 mm through 216.0 mm in increments of 0.1 mm. This function can be very useful when part of the printed image is cut off. Increasing this dimension may allow some of the missing image to be correctly printed. Make sure you do not increase the X dimension beyond the actual size of the paper you are using for printing. |
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Y dimension (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to specify the Y dimension of the custom paper. The Y dimension can be adjusted from 127.0 mm through 356.0 mm in increments of 0.1 mm. This function can be very useful when part of the printed image is cut off. Increasing this dimension may allow some of the missing image to be correctly printed. Make sure you do not increase the Y dimension beyond the actual size of the paper you are using for printing. |
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Append CR to LF (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to specify whether to append a carriage return (CR) when line feed code (LF) is received. If <Yes> is selected, the print head moves to the beginning of the next line when line feed code is received. If <No> is selected, the print head moves down to the next line when line feed code is received, and the margin does not change (such as to the beginning of the next line). |
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Enlarge A4 Print Width (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting determines whether to expand the printable area of A4 size paper to that of Letter size in width. If <Yes> is selected, all the area on a page 4.23 mm from the top and bottom edges and 1.28 mm from the left and right edges is available for printing on A4 paper. Only the width increases. If <No> is selected, all the area on a page 4.23 mm from the top, bottom, left, and right edges is available for printing on A4 paper. |
Settings | On | Off |
A: Length | 288.54 mm | |
B: Width | 203.22 mm | 201.54 mm |
C: Left and right edges | 3.39 mm | 4.23 mm |
D: Top and bottom edges | 4.23 mm |
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Halftones (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting specifies how you print halftones. Halftoning is used to print each process color at a different intensity, allowing millions of different color to be reproduced using only the four process colors. Depending on the required intensity of a given color, toner is placed on paper in dots of different sizes. The grid of dots used for each toner color is called a screen. Halftone screens are aligned to unique angles designed to eliminate interference patterns called moiré (a shimmering, wavy effect) that can arise with halftoning. If <Resolution> is selected, a dither pattern that gives priority to the resolution of the images is used. This helps eliminate the appearance of jagged or uneven lines along the edges of objects and is best for printing standard text and graphics. If <Gradation> is selected, a dither pattern that gives priority to the appearance of smooth changes in tone is used. This is best for reproducing images with delicate gradations or changes of tone. |
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RGB Source Profile (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting allows you to define the characteristics of the RGB profile (color data represented using the RGB (Red Green Blue) color model) that is appropriate for your monitor, used when printing color images or graphics in a document. This ensures that the machine uses the most appropriate color conversion when printing color documents using the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow blacK) color model. The default setting is <sRGB>. sRGB Gamma 1.5, Gamma 1.8, and Gamma 2.4 |
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Output Profile (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting allows you to define the profile that is appropriate for the data you are going to print. It is applied to all data in the print job, so make sure the selected profile is right for your job. Normal Photo |
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Matching Method (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting allows you to specify a method of printing when the <RGB Source Profile> is applied. This machine includes a color management system that provides the following color rendering styles. Perceptual Saturation Colorimetric |
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Gray Compensation (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting determines whether only black (K) toner is used when the ratio of R (red) to G (green) to B (blue) is the same. Gray compensation can be set for Text and Graphics data. If <On> is selected, black and gray data for the equivalent levels of RGB is printed using the black (K) toner only, thereby lessening toner bleeding. If <Off> is selected, black and gray data for the equivalent levels of RGB is printed using all 4 (CMYK) toners. However, there is a possibility that the toner may bleed. |
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CMS (Matching) Selection (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting allows you to select whether the color process will be done by the printer or the host computer (printer driver). If <Printer> is selected, the color process will be done by the printer. If <Host> is selected, the color process will not be done by the printer. |
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CMS (Matching)/Gamma (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting allows you to select whether to perform color matching, or perform color correction by specifying a Gamma value. Settings can be applied separately for text, graphics, and image data. Making changes to this setting switches between available / unavailable for the following items. |
Gamma | CMS | |
RGB Source Profile | Unavailable | Available |
Matching Method | Unavailable | Available |
Output Profile | Unavailable | Available |
Gamma | Available | Unavailable |
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Gamma Correction (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. The brightness of printing can be adjusted to not lose the brightest and darkest portions of the original data. For example, this setting is made when the printout is brighter than the original image (original photograph before being scanned, graphics created on a monitor, etc.) or when wanting to change the brightness before printing. Four gamma correction values are available. The larger numbers result in darker printed documents. <1.4> is the value for an uncorrected (default) state. Settings can be applied separately for text, graphics, and image data. |
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Advanced Smoothing (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting smooths jagged outlines of graphics (illustrations created by application software) and characters. <Smooth 2> performs a higher level of smoothing than <Smooth 1>. If <Smooth 1> is selected and the results are still not printed smoothly, select <Smooth 2>. By switching the on/off for "Graphics" and "Text", you can select whether to apply smoothing to graphics or text data. |
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BarDIMM (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting is available only if the machine is equipped with the optional Barcode Printing Kit. For details, see the "Bar Code Printing Guide" included with the optional Barcode Printing Kit. |
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FreeScape (PCL Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting is available only if the machine is equipped with the optional Barcode Printing Kit. For details, see the "Bar Code Printing Guide" included with the optional Barcode Printing Kit. |
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PS Settings |
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Job Timeout (PS Only) |
Wait Timeout (PS Only) |
Print PS Errors (PS Only) |
RGB Source Profile (PS Only) |
CMYK Simulation Profile (PS Only) |
Use Grayscale Profile (PS Only) |
Output Profile (PS Only) |
Matching Method (PS Only) |
RGB Pure Black Process (PS Only) |
CMYK Pure Black Process (PS Only) |
Pure Black Text (PS Only) |
Halftones (PS Only) |
Advanced Smoothing (PS Only) |
Toner Volume Adjustment (PS Only) |
Job Timeout (PS Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to specify the amount of time before a job times out. If a job has not finished within the set time limit, the job automatically cancels. |
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Wait Timeout (PS Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to specify the amount of time the machine will wait for data sent from the host computer before it times out. If data is not received within the set time limit, the job automatically cancels. |
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Print PS Errors (PS Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting determines whether an error page is printed when an error occurs. |
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RGB Source Profile (PS Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting allows you to specify the RGB profile (color data represented using the RGB (Red Green Blue) color model) that is appropriate for the characteristics of your monitor. This setting is applied when printing a document containing color images or graphics made by the RGB color model. Settings can be applied separately for text, graphics, and image data. sRGB Gamma 1.5, Gamma 1.8, and Gamma 2.4 |
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CMYK Simulation Profile (PS Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting allows you to specify the simulation target to print the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow blacK) data. The machine converts CMYK data into a device dependent CMYK color model based on the simulation target selected in the CMYK Simulation Profile. US Web Ctd(Canon) Euro Standard |
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Use Grayscale Profile (PS Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting allows you to define how device dependent gray data is processed. If <On> is selected, device dependent gray data is converted into CMYK data using the grayscale profile of the machine. The data may be reproduced using only the black (K) toner, depending upon the <Pure Black Text> process or <Output Profile>. If <Off> is selected, device dependent gray data is reproduced using black (K) toner only. |
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Output Profile (PS Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting allows you to define the profile that is appropriate for the data you are going to print. It is applied to all data in the print job, so make sure the selected profile is right for your job. Settings can be applied separately for text, graphics, and image data. Under most circumstances, it is preferable to select <Normal> for text and graphics data, and <Photo> for image data. Normal Photo TR Normal TR Photo |
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Matching Method (PS Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting allows you to specify a method of printing when <RGB Source Profile> is applied. This machine includes a color management system that provides the color rendering styles outlined below. Settings can be applied separately for text, graphics, and image data. Perceptual Saturation Colorimetric |
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RGB Pure Black Process (PS Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to specify how black and gray data with the equivalent ratio of R to G to B should be processed when device dependent RGB data is converted into device dependent CMYK data using the <RGB Source Profile> of the machine. If <On> is selected, black and gray data with the equivalent ratio of R to G to B is printed using the black (K) toner only, regardless of the selected <Output Profile> setting. If <Off> is selected, black and gray data with the equivalent ratio of R to G to B is printed using CMYK toners based on the selected <Output Profile> setting. |
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CMYK Pure Black Process (PS Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to specify how monochrome data (C=M=Y=0) should be printed when the device dependent CMYK data is processed using the <CMYK Simulation Profile> of the machine. If <On> is selected, monochrome data (C=M=Y=0) is printed using the black (K) toner only, regardless of the selected <Output Profile> setting. If <Off> is selected, monochrome data (C=M=Y=0) is printed using CMYK toners based on the selected <Output Profile> setting. |
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Pure Black Text (PS Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting affects the printout for black (R=G=B=0% or C=M=Y=100%/Bk=N% or C=M=Y=0%/Bk=100%) text on a page. Under most circumstances it is preferable to leave this option set to <On>. If <On> is selected, black colors generated by applications are printed using only 100% black toner. This means that the color toner will not be misaligned since only one toner color (black) is used. ![]() If <Off> is selected, the black text is printed using CMYK toners based on the selected Output Profile setting. For some jobs, it is preferable to turn this option <Off>. ![]() |
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Halftones (PS Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting specifies how you print halftones. Print data is expressed in dots. Fine gradations, edges, and shades are expressed by using dither patterns, which are groups of dots. This is called halftone processing. For example, using a pattern that sharpens character and line edges, or a pattern that smoothens image and graph gradation, enables you to obtain the most suitable texture. If <Error Diffusion> is set to <Off>, select <Resolution> or <Gradation> for each of <Text>, <Graphics>, and <Image>: Resolution Gradation If <Error Diffusion> is set to <On>, the machine uses an error diffusion method that gives priority to printing fine lines or text. This is best for printing images with small text or very fine lines. |
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Advanced Smoothing (PS Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting smoothes jagged outlines of graphics (illustrations created by application software) and characters. <Smooth 2> performs a higher level of smoothing than <Smooth 1>. If <Smooth 1> is selected and the results are still not printed smoothly, select <Smooth 2>. By switching the on/off for <Graphics> and <Text>, you can select whether to apply smoothing to graphics or text data. |
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Toner Volume Adjustment (PS Only) |
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section. This setting enables you to set the Toner Save function. Toner Save uses less toner to print documents and may result in longer toner life. If <Normal> is selected, text and line data are printed with a toner volume that upholds the resolution for text and lines. Other types of data are printed with a toner volume that upholds the color. If <Gradation> is selected, all data is printed with a toner volume that upholds the color. |
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