[Advanced] preferences pane

Configure advanced printing functions.

[Use Output Adjustment Mode]

Performs a resolution conversion process. When this setting is selected, print jobs are output with priority given to image quality.

[Detect Paper Size]

Checks the paper size of the paper in the paper drawer and the paper size specified in the print data, and displays a message in the Statusmonitor if the paper size is different.

This function is useful if you want to continue printing with a different paper size.

[Use Image Refinement]

Corrects the outlines of characters and graphics to make them smooth.

[Quality]

Enables you to select the print resolution.

[Density Fine Adjustment]

Enables you to adjust the print density for small-sized text and thin lines.

NOTE
This setting can be specified only when [1200 dpi] in [Quality].

[Special Print Adjustment]

If text or diagrams are blurred when printing, this function adjusts printing to improve the result. Try [Mode 1] to [Mode 4] in that order.

[Special Print Adjustment A]/[Special Print Adjustment B]

If lines appear in the printed output, you can adjust the print settings to compensate.

[Special Print Adjustment A]: Thins out the dots when printing. Try [Mode 1] first.

[Special Print Adjustment B]: Strengthens toner fixing. Try [Mode 1] first.

[Wrinkle Adjustment]

If wrinkling occurs, causing paper jams, use this function to alleviate the wrinkling. Try [Mode 1] first.

[Special Print Mode]

[Off]

Printing is performed without special print processing.

[Special Settings 1]

Select this setting when a printed barcode cannot be read.

[Special Settings 2]

Select this setting to avoid whiting out the contours of text and images when printing documents with strong contrast.

[Special Settings 3]

Select this setting to reduce operational noise when printing.

[Special Settings 1]

Fine lines may be printed thicker than they should be. If this happens, change the setting for this option.

The line thickness correction effect increases in the following order.

[Off] (Effect: Low)

↓

[Mode 1]

↓

[Mode 2]

↓

[Mode 3]

↓

[Mode 4]

↓

[Mode 5] (Effect: High)

[Barcode Adjustment Mode]

Adjusts the thickness of the printed lines in cases where barcode printing is unsatisfactory.