Gradation Settings

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Gradation: Off*, Smooth 1, and Smooth 2
Graphics: Off, On*
Image: Off, On*


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.


Remark
  • This setting does not apply to text data.
  • If <Smooth 1> or <Smooth 2> is selected, and gradation is applied to halftones, graphics and images may appear grainy.
  • Graphics and Image are only displayed when <Smooth 1> or <Smooth 2> is selected.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.