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."


Remark
  • Some of these settings may also be available from the printer driver. In this case, settings made from the printer driver will override settings made in the <Printer Settings> menu.
  • The following functions are not available with the UFRII printer driver:
  • Print Quality
  • Layout
  • Collate
  • Color Mode
  • Gradation Settings
  • Compressed Image Output

Making the Printer Settings from the Machine

Number of Copies

2-Sided

Paper Feed

Default Paper Size


Default Paper Type


Paper Size Override


Print Quality

Gradation Level


Toner Density


Save Toner


Line Control


Layout

Binding Location


Unit of Measure


Margin


Auto Continue

Collate

Timeout

Personality

Mode Priority

Auto Select

Color Mode

Gradation Settings

Compressed Image Output

Initialize Printer Settings

PCL Settings

Paper Save (PCL Only)


Orientation (PCL Only)


Font Number (PCL Only)


Point Size (PCL Only)


Pitch (PCL Only)


Form Lines (PCL Only)


Symbol Set (PCL Only)


Custom Paper Size Setting (PCL Only)


Unit of Measure (PCL Only)


X dimension (PCL Only)


Y dimension (PCL Only)


Append CR to LF (PCL Only)


Enlarge A4 Print Width (PCL Only)


Halftones (PCL Only)


RGB Source Profile (PCL Only)


Output Profile (PCL Only)


Matching Method (PCL Only)


Gray Compensation (PCL Only)


CMS (Matching) Selection (PCL Only)


CMS (Matching)/Gamma (PCL Only)


Gamma Correction (PCL Only)


Advanced Smoothing (PCL Only)


BarDIMM (PCL Only)


FreeScape (PCL Only)


PS Settings

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)



Making the Printer Settings from the Machine

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To set up from the machine, select <Printer Settings> in <Additional Func.>.
Make the printer settings referring to the following procedure. For the menu list of printer settings, see "Settings Menu."

  1. Press (Main Menu).
  1. Press the right Any key to select <Additional Func.>.
  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select <Printer Settings>.
  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the printer setting you want to make.

Some menus have one more step for selecting the setting you want to make. In this case, repeat the step 4.

  1. Make the desired setting.

If you select <Number of Copies>, the screen below appears.



Number of Copies

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1 to 999; 1*


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.


Remark
  • 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.


2-Sided

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2-Sided, 1-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.


Remark
  • You can make two-sided prints with the following paper size and weight:
  • Size: A4, LGL, LTR, FLSC
  • Weight: 60 to 120 g/m2
  • When printing on letterhead paper, or paper with a logo (such as a cover sheet), please note the following:
  • If the paper is fed from a paper drawer, the printing surface should be face down.
  • If the paper is fed from the stack bypass tray, the printing surface should be face up.
  • 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.


Paper Feed

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You can specify the following settings from <Paper Feed>.


Default Paper Size

Default Paper Type

Paper Size Override


Default Paper Size

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A4*, B5, A5, LGL, LTR, STMT, EXEC, FLSC, OFI, B-OFI, M-OFI, G-LTR, G-LGL, COM10, Monarch, DL, ISO-C5, ISO-B5


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.


Remark
  • If you are printing from an OS that does not have a printer driver for the machine (MS-DOS, UNIX, etc.), make sure that the paper loaded in the paper drawer matches the paper size specified in this setting. If the paper size specified in this setting is not available, an error message is displayed when the machine tries to print the job and the machine stops. In addition, if a paper source has not been selected through the application, the machine automatically selects the default print settings for the paper size and type.
  • 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.


Default Paper Type

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Plain 1, Plain 2*, Recycled Paper, Color, Bond, Heavy 1, Heavy 2, Transparencies, Labels, Envelope


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.


Remark
  • If you are printing from an OS that does not have a printer driver for the machine (MS-DOS, UNIX, etc.), make sure that the paper loaded in the paper drawer matches the paper type specified in this setting. If the paper type specified in this setting is not available, an error message is displayed when the machine tries to print the job, and the machine stops. In addition, if a paper source has not been selected through the application, the machine automatically selects the default print settings for the paper type and size.
  • Use the following figures as a guideline to decide whether paper should be specified as Plain Paper or Heavy Paper.
  • Plain Paper: 60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2
  • Heavy Paper: 106 g/m2 to 176 g/m2
  • Use only transparencies designed for laser printers.
  • Canon label paper is recommended for printing on labels.
  • Transparency and Labels cannot be printed using two-sided printing.
  • 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.


Paper Size Override

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Off*, On


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

Remark
  • The machine does not use substitute paper if the above substitute paper is not loaded in the machine' s paper drawers.


Print Quality

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You can specify the following settings from <Print Quality>.


Gradation Level

Toner Density

Save Toner

Line Control


Gradation Level

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High Gradation 1*, High Gradation 2


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.


Remark
  • The results of image refinement may be different depending on the types of characters and graphics you want to print.
  • 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.


Toner Density

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Cyan: -8 to 8; 0*
Magenta: -8 to 8; 0*
Yellow: -8 to 8; 0*
Black: -8 to 8; 0*


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.


Remark
  • This function is not available if <Toner Save> is set to <On>.
  • 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.


Save Toner

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Off*, On


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.


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit or PS Printer Kit is required to use the <Save Toner> function.
  • The <Save Toner> settings on the machine is only valid when [Toner Save] in [Details] in the [Quality] page of the PCL printer driver or PS printer driver is set to [Printer Default].
  • Depending on the data to be printed, <Save Toner> may not be applied even if <On> is selected.
  • If <On> is selected for <Save Toner>, very light or finely detailed images may not be printed clearly.


Line Control

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Resolution Priority*, Gradation Priority


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.


Remark
  • This setting can only be applied to jobs in the UFR II mode, PCL6 mode, or PS mode.
  • 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.


Layout

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You can specify the following settings from <Layout>.


Binding Location

Unit of Measure

Margin


Binding Location

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Long Edge*, Short Edge


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:


Remark
  • You cannot create a binding margin with this setting alone. Use this setting in combination with the Margin setting to create a binding margin.
  • For two-sided printing, the orientation of the image on the back side of the page may be changed by this setting.
  • 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.


Unit of Measure

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Millimeter*, Inch


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.


Remark
  • 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.


Margin

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-50.0 to +50.0 mm (in increments of 0.5 mm); 0.0* mm


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.


Remark
  • If this setting moves the image outside the printable area, part of the image may be cut off.
  • Pressing [▲] increases the setting value by 0.5 mm each time the key is pressed. Pressing [▼] decreases the value by 0.5 mm each time.
  • 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.


Auto Continue

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Off*, On


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.


Remark
  • Auto Continue only temporarily clears an error, so the data may not print correctly.
  • This setting is valid even if multiple errors have occurred.


Collate

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Off*, On


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:


Remark
  • 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.


Timeout

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Off, Timeout (5 to 300 seconds); 15* seconds


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.


Remark
  • If this function is set so that a job will timeout, the machine may end a print job before all the data has been received if it takes a long time for the computer to send the data. If this occurs, adjust the length of the <Timeout> setting.
  • If you send data from a printer driver that is not compatible with the machine, and the end of job command is not received within the time set in this setting, the machine cancels the job, which may cause the data to be printed incorrectly.
  • When a job is being processed, the Processing/Data indicator on the control panel blinks green.


Personality

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Auto*, PS, PCL


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.


Remark
  • This setting is available only when both PS and PCL printing functions are activated.
  • If you find that the machine does not correctly switch to the appropriate personality when <Personality> is set to <Auto>, change the setting manually to match the data you are sending from the host computer.
  • This function is not available when printing in the UFR II mode.


Mode Priority

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Off*, PS, PCL


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
This does not specify a preferred personality. If a job is received without a specified command language or Direct Print data, the current personality is used. The default setting is <Off>.

PS
This assigns priority to the PS personality.

PCL
This assigns priority to the PCL personality.


Remark
  • This setting is available only when both PS and PCL printing functions are activated.
  • This function is not available when printing in the UFR II mode.


Auto Select

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PS: Off, On*
PCL: Off, On*


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.


Remark
  • This setting is available only when both PS and PCL printing functions are activated.
  • This function is not available when printing in the UFR II mode.


Color Mode

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Auto Detect*, Color, Black and White


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.
If <Color> is selected, data is printed in all 4 colors: cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K).
If <Black and White> is selected, data is printed in black (K) only, even if the original is in color.


Remark
  • If different color data is overlaid, the machine may not distinguish color from monochrome, even if <Auto Detect> is selected. For example, although the printout looks monochrome, if different color data is overlaid, it is printed in color mode, thereby using the color toner cartridges to print, not the black toner cartridge. Furthermore, if the data is created as color data in the application you are using, it is printed in color mode, even though the data looks monochrome.
  • 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.


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.


Compressed Image Output

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Output*, Display Error


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.


Remark
  • Even if <Output> is selected and the data is highly compressed, the data may still be too large to be stored in the machine's internal memory. In this case, the job is canceled and an error is logged in the Print Log.
  • When <Display Error> is selected and the print job is cancelled when the compressed data could not be stored into the internal memory, a blank page may be printed but this will not be counted as a print job.
  • 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.


Initialize Printer Settings

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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.


Remark
  • Do not turn OFF the machine while the settings are being initialized, as doing so may damage the machine's memory.
  • When you initialize the settings, make sure that the processing/memory indicator is not blinking.
  • The data received while the printer setting is initializing may not be printed properly. Deleting and retrying the job is recommended.


PCL Settings

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Remark
  • These settings are applicable only when printing in the PCL mode.
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.


Paper Save (PCL Only)

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Off*, On


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.


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.


Orientation (PCL Only)

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Portrait*, Landscape


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.


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.
  • 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.


Font Number (PCL Only)

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0 to 104; 0*


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.


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.


Point Size (PCL Only)

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4.00 to 999.75 point (in increments of 0.25 points); 12.00* point


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.


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.
  • This function is available if a value from <1> to <69> is specified for the <Font Number> option.


Pitch (PCL Only)

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0.44 to 99.99 cpi (in increments of 0.01 cpi); 10.00* cpi


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).


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.
  • This function is available if a value of <0> or from <70> to <89> is specified for the <Font Number> option.


Form Lines (PCL Only)

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5 to 128 lines; 64* lines


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.


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.


Symbol Set (PCL Only)

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ARABIC8, DESKTOP, GREEK8, HEBREW7, HEBREW8, ISO4, ISO6, ISO11, ISO15, ISO17, ISO21, ISO60, ISO69, ISOCYR, ISOGRK, ISOHEB, ISOL1, ISOL2, ISOL5, ISOL6, LEGAL, MATH8, MCTEXT, MSPUBL, PC775, PC8*, PC850, PC851, PC852, PC862, PC864, PC866, PC8DN, PC8GRK, PC8TK, PC1004, PIFONT, PSMATH, PSTEXT, ROMAN8, VNINTL, VNMATH, VNUS, WIN30, WINARB, WINBALT, WINCYR, WINGRK, WINL1, WINL2, WINL5


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.


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.


Custom Paper Size Setting (PCL Only)

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Off*, On


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.


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.
  • You can only select the custom paper size entered with settings from the printer driver.
  • 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.


Unit of Measure (PCL Only)

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Millimeter*, Inch


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.


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.
  • This function is only available if the <Custom Paper Size Setting> option is set to <On>.
  • 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.


X dimension (PCL Only)

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76.2 to 216.0 mm; 216.0* mm


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.


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.
  • This function is only available if the <Custom Paper Size Setting> option is set to <On>.
  • 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.


Y dimension (PCL Only)

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127.0 to 356.0 mm; 356.0* mm


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.


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.
  • This function is only available if the <Custom Paper Size Setting> option is set to <On>.
  • 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.


Append CR to LF (PCL Only)

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Yes, No*


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).


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.


Enlarge A4 Print Width (PCL Only)

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Off*, On


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

Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.
  • This setting is applicable for A4 paper only.
  • This setting is applicable for portrait orientation only.


Halftones (PCL Only)

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Off*
Text: Resolution*, Gradation
Graphics: Resolution, Gradation*
Image: Resolution, Gradation*
On

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.


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.
  • A dither pattern creates the illusion of varying shades of gray or additional colors by treating areas of an image as groups of dots that are colored in different patterns.
  • 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.


RGB Source Profile (PCL Only)

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Text: sRGB*, Gamma 1.5, Gamma 1.8, and Gamma 2.4
Graphics: sRGB*, Gamma 1.5, Gamma 1.8, and Gamma 2.4
Image: sRGB*, Gamma 1.5, Gamma 1.8, and Gamma 2.4


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
This setting specifies the industry standard definition for generic Windows (PC) monitors. If you are using an sRGB compatible monitor, you can print out colors close to how they appear on your monitor.

Gamma 1.5, Gamma 1.8, and Gamma 2.4
These settings enable you to select the gamma correct level of the RGB data. The higher the value, the darker the printout.


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.
  • This setting is only applied if the <CMS(Matching)/Gamma> option is set to <CMS>.
  • If the machine receives data with a device-independent (CIE-based) color space definition, it is color-processed with the specified settings. Therefore RGB Source Profiles are not applied by the machine.
  • When the machine receives a device-dependent color space definition that is color-processed by the host computer, RGB Source Profiles are also applied by the machine.
  • Device-independent colors are not dependent on any particular device, such as a monitor, and are meant to be true representations of colors as perceived by the human eye. These color representations, called device-independent color spaces, result from work carried out by the Commission Internationale d'Eclairage (CIE) and for that reason are also called CIE-based color spaces.


Output Profile (PCL Only)

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Text: Normal*, Photo
Graphics: Normal*, Photo
Image: Normal, Photo*


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
This setting prints the colors closely matching the ones displayed on your monitor.

Photo
This setting prints at photograph quality.


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.
  • This setting is only applied if the <CMS(Matching)/Gamma> option is set to <CMS>.


Matching Method (PCL Only)

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Text: Perceptual, Saturation*, Colorimetric
Graphics: Perceptual*, Saturation, Colorimetric
Image: Perceptual*, Saturation, Colorimetric


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
This setting optimizes the range of colors on the machine to produce the best results for photographic or bitmapped images.

Saturation
This setting optimizes the output of pure, saturated colors, such as those used in business presentations.

Colorimetric
This setting provides a close match to the CMYK device being simulated.


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.
  • This setting is only applied if the <CMS(Matching)/Gamma> option is set to <CMS>.
  • When <Normal> is selected in the Output Profile, the <Perceptual> function is automatically set to Monitor Color Matched mode.
  • When <Photo> is selected in the Output Profile, the <Perceptual> function is automatically set to Photographic mode.
  • 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


Gray Compensation (PCL Only)

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Text: Off, On*
Graphics: Off, On*
Image: Off, On*


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.


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.
  • If a problem occurs to the <Graphics> data with the default values set, switch <Graphics> on and off to fix the problem.
  • 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.


CMS (Matching) Selection (PCL Only)

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Printer*, Host


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.


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.
  • 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.


CMS (Matching)/Gamma (PCL Only)

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Text: Gamma, CMS*
Graphics: Gamma, CMS*
Image: Gamma, CMS*


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

Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.
  • 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.


Gamma Correction (PCL Only)

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Text: 1.0, 1.4*, 1.8, 2.2
Graphics: 1.0, 1.4*, 1.8, 2.2
Image: 1.0, 1.4*, 1.8, 2.2


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.


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.
  • This setting is only applied if the <CMS(Matching)/Gamma> option is set to <Gamma>.
  • 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.


Advanced Smoothing (PCL Only)

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Advanced Smoothing: Off, Smooth 1*, and Smooth 2
Graphics: Off*, On
Text: Off, On*


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.


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.
  • 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.


BarDIMM (PCL Only)

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Disable, Enable*


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.


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.


FreeScape (PCL Only)

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Off, ~*, ", #, $, /, \, ?, {, }, |


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.


Remark
  • If your machine is the imageRUNNER C1028, the optional PCL Printer Kit is required.


PS Settings

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Remark
  • These settings are applicable only when printing in the PS mode.

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)

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0 to 3600 seconds; 0* seconds


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.


Remark
  • To use the PS printer driver with the machine, the optional PS Printer Kit is required.


Wait Timeout (PS Only)

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0 to 3600 seconds; 300* seconds


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.


Remark
  • To use the PS printer driver with the machine, the optional PS Printer Kit is required.


Print PS Errors (PS Only)

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Off*, On


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting determines whether an error page is printed when an error occurs.


Remark
  • To use the PS printer driver with the machine, the optional PS Printer Kit is required.


RGB Source Profile (PS Only)

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sRGB*, Gamma 1.5, Gamma 1.8, Gamma 2.4


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
This setting specifies the industry standard definition for generic Windows computer monitors. If you are using an sRGB compatible monitor, you can print out colors close to how they appear on your monitor.

Gamma 1.5, Gamma 1.8, and Gamma 2.4
These settings enable you to select the gamma correct level of the RGB data. The higher the value, the darker the printout.


Remark
  • To use the PS printer driver with the machine, the optional PS Printer Kit is required.


CMYK Simulation Profile (PS Only)

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US Web Ctd(Canon)*, Euro Standard


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)
This setting uses the U.S. Web Coated profile. This is for obtaining a printout closely matching the printing standard in the USA.

Euro Standard
This setting uses the Euro Standard profile. This is for obtaining a printout closely matching the printing standard in Europe.


Remark
  • To use the PS printer driver with the machine, the optional PS Printer Kit is required.
  • You may not be able to use all the profiles that are available.
  • If the machine receives data with a device independent (CIE based) color space definition, it is color processed with the specified settings. Therefore <CMYK Simulation Profile> is not applied by the machine.


Use Grayscale Profile (PS Only)

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Off*, On


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.


Remark
  • To use the PS printer driver with the machine, the optional PS Printer Kit is required.


Output Profile (PS Only)

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Normal, Photo, TR Normal*, TR Photo


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
This setting prints the colors closely matching the ones displayed on your monitor.

Photo
This setting prints colors close to photographic prints.

TR Normal
This setting prints the colors closely matching the ones displayed on your monitor, and also reduces toner bleeding of text and fine lines.

TR Photo
This setting prints colors close to photographic prints, and also reduces toner bleeding of text and fine lines.


Remark
  • To use the PS printer driver with the machine, the optional PS Printer Kit is required.


Matching Method (PS Only)

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Perceptual*, Saturation, Colorimetric


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
This setting produces the best results for photographic or bitmapped images.

Saturation
This setting is best suited for printing illustrations and diagrams used in business presentations.

Colorimetric
This setting provides a close match to the RGB color value of the machine's printing range.


Remark
  • To use the PS printer driver with the machine, the optional PS Printer Kit is required.
  • Selecting <Normal> for <Output Profile> and <Perceptual> for <Matching Method> is equivalent to setting [Matching Method] to [Perceptual(Normal)] in the printer driver.
  • Selecting <Photo> for <Output Profile> and <Perceptual> for <Matching Method> is equivalent to setting [Matching Method] to [Perceptual(Photographic)] in the printer driver.
  • Selecting <Photo> for <Output Profile> and <Saturation> in <Matching Method> is equivalent to setting [Matching Method] to [VIVID Photo] in the printer driver.


RGB Pure Black Process (PS Only)

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Off, On*


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.


Remark
  • To use the PS printer driver with the machine, the optional PS Printer Kit is required.
  • If you can see gradations or jagged lines in the printouts of black or gray data, select <Off> for <RGB Pure Black Process> and select <Normal> for <Output Profile>.
  • In combination with certain settings, black and gray data with the equivalent ratio of R to G to B may be printed using the black (K) toner only, even if <Off> is selected. The following are examples.
  • When <On> is selected for <Pure Black Text>
  • When <TR Normal> or <TR Photo> is selected for <Output Profile>
  • When [Use 100% GCR Profile] in the printer driver is selected


CMYK Pure Black Process (PS Only)

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Off, On*


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.


Remark
  • To use the PS printer driver with the machine, the optional PS Printer Kit is required.
  • In combination with certain settings, monochrome data (C=M=Y=0) may be printed using the black (K) toner only, even if <Off> is selected. The following are examples.
  • When <On> is selected for <Pure Black Text>
  • When <TR Normal> or <TR Photo> is selected for <Output Profile>
  • When [Use 100% GCR Profile] in the printer driver is selected


Pure Black Text (PS Only)

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Off, On*


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>.


Remark
  • To use the PS printer driver with the machine, the optional PS Printer Kit is required.
  • Depending on the data to be printed, <Toner Save> may not be applied even if <On> is selected.
  • If <On> is selected for <Toner Save>, very light or finely detailed images may not be printed clearly.


Halftones (PS Only)

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Error Diffusion: Off*, On
Text: Resolution*, Gradation
Graphics: Resolution, Gradation*
Image: Resolution, Gradation*


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
The machine uses a dither pattern that gives priority to the resolution of the images. This helps eliminate the appearance of jagged or uneven lines along the edges of objects and is best for printing standard text and graphics.

Gradation
The machine uses a dither pattern that gives priority to the appearance of smooth changes in tone. This is best for reproducing images with delicate gradations or changes of tone.

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.


Remark
  • To use the PS printer driver with the machine, the optional PS Printer Kit is required.


Advanced Smoothing (PS Only)

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Advanced Smoothing: Off, Smooth 1*, Smooth 2
Graphics: Off*, On
Text: Off, On*


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.


Remark
  • To use the PS printer driver with the machine, the optional PS Printer Kit is required.
  • This setting allows you to apply smoothing to graphics data and text data. Smoothing is not applied to image data.
  • <Graphics> and <Text> can only be selected when <Smooth 1> or <Smooth 2> is selected for <Advanced Smoothing>.
  • Settings for <Graphics> and <Text> on the display will be effective only if [Printer Default] is set for [Advanced Smoothing] in the printer driver.
  • The results of <Advanced Smoothing> may differ depending on the characters and graphics patterns.


Toner Volume Adjustment (PS Only)

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Normal*, Gradation


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.


Remark
  • To use the PS printer driver with the machine, the optional PS Printer Kit is required.
  • The internal restriction value cannot be changed.
  • This setting can only be applied to jobs in the PS mode.
  • If <Gradation> is selected, characters and lines may bleed.