Special Mode

Use the Special Mode settings to fix print quality problems.
Read the following carefully before changing the settings.
IMPORTANT
Use default settings in normal operation
Change the settings only when the problems noted below occur.

Settings That Can Be Specified From the Operation Panel

Settings
Default settings are highlighted in bold.
Special mode
Options
Details
Special Mode b
0
Off
Due to the paper type or usage conditions, vertical streaks appear on the output. When this occurs, change this setting.
The effect becomes greater as the number goes up.
<Off> -> <Mode 1> -> <Mode 2> -> <Mode 3> -> <Mode 4>
(low)                                                                       (high)
Streaks can be minimized by changing the paper type or usage conditions, without needing to change the setting.
The more effective the setting, the lower the density becomes. Additionally, the outline of text and images may be reproduced less clearly, and images may appear slightly jagged.
1
Mode 1
2
Mode 2
3
Mode 3
4
Mode 4
Special Mode c
0
Off
Vertical streaks appear on the output after the toner cartridge was replaced recently, or the machine has not printed anything for an extended period of time.
When this occurs, change this setting.
The effect becomes greater as the number goes up.
<Off> -> <Mode 1> -> <Mode 2> -> <Mode 3>
(low)                                                 (high)
Streaks can be minimized by changing the paper type or usage conditions, without needing to change the setting.
The more effective the setting becomes, the slower the print speed.
1
Mode 1
2
Mode 2
3
Mode 3
Special Mode d
0
Off
Due to the paper type or usage conditions, paper curls or creases. When this occurs, change this setting.
The effect becomes greater as the number goes up.
<Off> -> <Mode 1> -> <Mode 2>
(low)                                (high)
Paper curls and creases can be minimized by changing the paper type and usage conditions, without needing to change the setting.
This setting can be selected when
Paper Type is set to Plain paper, Plain paper L, Heavy paper 1, Rough paper, Label, or Envelope.
The more effective the setting becomes, the slower the print speed.
1
Mode 1
2
Mode 2
Special Mode h
0
Off
Due to the paper type (for example, heavy paper) or usage conditions (for example, dry conditions), toner smudges and spatters appear on the output. When this occurs, set this setting to <On>.
The print quality may become lower when this setting is enabled, depending on the paper type used (for example, thin paper) or usage conditions (humid conditions).
1
On
Special Mode C
C
Perform cleaning when black streaks appear on the output or toner cartridges are replaced.
Set the setting for this item to <"C">.
"Cleaning the Fixing Unit"

Settings That Can Be Specified In the Printer Driver

Settings
Default settings are highlighted in bold.
Special mode
Setting options
Details
Special Print Adjustment
Off, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4
Due to the paper type or usage conditions, vertical streaks appear on the output. When this occurs, change this setting.
The effect becomes greater as the number goes up.
[Off] -> [Mode 1] -> [Mode 2] -> [Mode 3] -> [Mode 4]
(low)                                                              (high)
Streaks can be minimized by changing the paper type or usage conditions, without needing to change the setting.
The more effective the setting, the lower the density becomes. Additionally, the outline of text and images may be reproduced less clearly, and images may appear slightly jagged.
Special Print Mode
Off, Special Settings 1, Special Settings 2
[Off]
The special print mode is disabled and has no effect.
[Special Settings 1]
If a printed barcode is hardly readable when using the default print settings, set this setting to [Special Settings 1].
The density becomes lower with [Special Settings 1] than with [Off]. Additionally, text and lines may be reproduced less clearly.
If [Special Settings 1] is specified, the print speed slows down slower than default settings.
[Special Settings 2]
If white specks or spots appear around text and images when a high-contrast document is printed, set this setting to [Special Settings 2].
The density becomes lower with [Special Settings 2] than with [Off] or [Special Settings 1]. Additionally, text and lines may be reproduced less clearly.

Specifying Special Mode Settings In the Printer Driver

1
Click the [Finishing] tab.
NOTE
For the instructions on how to access the printer driver screen, see "Printing" and "Configuring the Default Print Settings."
2
Click [Advanced Settings].
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