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.

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.

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.

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.