Halftones

[Error Diffusion]: [On], [Off]*

[Text]: [Resolution]*, [Gradation]

[Graphics]: [Resolution], [Gradation]*

[Image]: [Resolution], [Gradation]*

You can set how to express colour 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.

You can print text with distinct outlines, which is best to print text and thin lines.

You can print with both smooth gradation and outlines, which is best to print graphs and graphics that use gradation.

If you set to [On], [Resolution] and [Gradation] are grayed out and cannot be selected. If this mode is set, finer printing can be done than with [Resolution], although toner stability is somewhat weaker. This mode is suited for printing small characters and fine lines, and outlines (such as from CAD data) sharply.