Printer Settings

 
All the settings about the printer are listed with short descriptions. Default settings are marked with a dagger ().
Priority of settings
Settings that are specified in an application or on the printer driver will override those specified on the machine. The settings described in this section are especially useful if you are printing on an operating system such as UNIX on which the printer drivers for the machine are not available.
Availability of settings
All the printer settings described in this section, except for <Paper Size Override> (Paper Size Override), are only available for PCL printing. Specifying these settings is unnecessary, for example, when you print using the UFR II printer driver.
Copies
2-Sided Printing
Default Paper
Paper Size Override
Print Quality
Layout
Auto Error Skip
Timeout
Personality  
Color Mode
Gradation Settings
Compressed Image Output
UFR II
PCL 
PS 

Copies

Set the number of copies to print.
1 to 99 (Copies)

2-Sided Printing

Select whether to make 2-sided printouts.
Off
On

Default Paper

Select the default setting for the size and type of the paper to print on.
<Default Paper Size> and <Default Paper Type> cannot be specified separately. Specify the paper size in the <Default Paper Size> screen, and then specify the paper type in the <Default Paper Type> screen.
Default Paper Size
Select the default setting for the size of the paper to print on.
A4
A5
B5
Nagagata 3
Yougatanaga 3
Postcard
Reply Postcard
4 on 1 Postcard
LTR
LGL
STMT
EXEC
FOOLSCAP
OFICIO
No. 10 (COM10)
Monarch
DL
ISO-C5
Government-LTR
Government-LGL
AUS-FOOLSCAP
Brazil-OFICIO
Mexico-OFICIO
Korean-LGL
F4A
Custom
Default Paper Type
Select the default setting for the type of the paper to print on.
Plain 1 (64-75 g/m²)
Plain 2 (76-90 g/m²)
Plain 3 (91-105 g/m²)
Recycled 1 (64-75 g/m²)
Recycled 2 (76-90 g/m²)
Recycled 3 (91-105 g/m²)
Color
Heavy 1 (106-128 g/m²)
Heavy 2 (129-163 g/m²)
Heavy 3 (164-220 g/m²)
Postcard
Envelope
Thin (60-63 g/m²)
Transparency
Labels
Bond (90 g/m²)
If you select an envelope (<No. 10 (COM10)>, <Monarch>, <DL>, <Nagagata 3> , <Yougatanaga 3> or <ISO-C5>) as the paper size in <Default Paper Size>, only <Envelope> is available as a paper type.

Paper Size Override

Select whether to switch between printing on A4 and LTR size paper if one of these paper sizes is loaded but the other is not. Configuring Printer Settings on the Machine
Off
On

Print Quality

Specify the print quality such as toner density and image data processing methods.
Density
Specify the print density for each toner color. As the value gets bigger, the density becomes darker.
Yellow
17 Levels
 
Magenta
17 Levels
 
Cyan
17 Levels
 
Black
17 Levels
The settings specified for <Density> are disabled when <Toner Save> is enabled.
Density (Fine Adjust)
Adjust the toner density for each toner color. You can adjust the density separately for darker areas (<High>), medium areas (<Medium>), and lighter areas (<Low>).
Yellow
High
17 Levels
Medium
17 Levels
Low
17 Levels
 
Magenta
High
17 Levels
Medium
17 Levels
Low
17 Levels
 
Cyan
High
17 Levels
Medium
17 Levels
Low
17 Levels
 
Black
High
17 Levels
Medium
17 Levels
Low
17 Levels
Toner Save
Select whether to reduce toner consumption.
Off
On
When this setting is enabled, fine lines and portions with lighter print density may become blurred.
Gradation
Select the data processing method to reproduce gradations. Select <High 2> if you want to print in better quality than when selecting <High 1>.
High 1
High 2
Special Smoothing Mode
Select a smoothing mode to print documents with a smooth finish. If you are not satisfied with the printing results of <Mode 1> (default), you can try printing again by using another.
Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 3
Mode 4
Mode 5
Mode 6
Toner Volume Correction
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.
Normal
Gradation Priority
Text Priority
Line Control
Select the data processing method to reproduce lines. If <Resolution Priority> is selected, lines are processed to print as clearly as text. If <Gradation Priority> is selected, lines are processed as graphics and printed in similar tones and gradations to those of graphics.
Resolution Priority
Gradation Priority

Layout

Specify the page layout settings such as binding position and margin values.
Binding Location
Select the binding position of the paper (along the long edge or the short edge). For 2-sided printing, image orientation is automatically arranged to produce the correct layout. in the illustrations below represent margins.
When the binding position is on the long edge of the paper:
When the binding position is on the short edge of the paper:
Long Edge
Short Edge
You cannot create a binding margin with this setting alone. Use this setting in combination with the <Gutter> setting to set the binding margin for the selected binding position.
Gutter
Specify the binding margin to apply to the binding position selected in the <Binding Location> setting.
-50.0 to ±0 to +50.0 (mm)
If this setting moves any of the print data outside the printable area, the portion outside the printable area will not be printed.
Offset Short Edge (Front)
Specify the print position by setting the offset value for the short edge on the front side of the paper. Increasing the value moves the print position to the right. Decreasing the value moves the print position to the left.
-50.0 to ±0 to +50.0 (mm)
If this setting moves any of the print data outside the printable area, the portion outside the printable area will not be printed.
You can specify this setting in combination with the <Offset Long Edge (Front)>, <Offset Short Edge (Back)>, and <Offset Long Edge (Back)>. By specifying all four settings, for example, the print position is shifted as shown in the illustration below.
If the offset settings are specified in combination with the <Gutter> setting, the specified values are added together.
Offset Long Edge (Front)
Specify the print position by setting the offset value for the long edge on the front side of the paper. Increasing the value moves the print position downward. Decreasing the value moves the print position upward.
-50.0 to ±0 to +50.0 (mm)
If this setting moves any of the print data outside the printable area, the portion outside the printable area will not be printed.
Offset Short Edge (Back)
Specify the print position by setting the offset value for the short edge on the back side of the paper. Increasing the value moves the print position to the right. Decreasing the value moves the print position to the left.
-50.0 to ±0 to +50.0 (mm)
If this setting moves any of the print data outside the printable area, the portion outside the printable area will not be printed.
Offset Long Edge (Back)
Specify the print position by setting the offset value for the long edge on the back side of the paper. Increasing the value moves the print position downward. Decreasing the value moves the print position upward.
-50.0 to ±0 to +50.0 (mm)
If this setting moves any of the print data outside the printable area, the portion outside the printable area will not be printed.

Auto Error Skip

Select whether to automatically perform error skip to bypass errors and continue printing when an error occurs with the print data. If <Off> is selected, you can perform error skip by using the operation panel.
Off
On
Error skip bypasses errors in print data, so the document may not be printed correctly.
You can manually perform error skip.
  <Copy/Print Job>  <Job Status>  Tap the document containing errors  <Skip Error>

Timeout

Set the time period after which the machine deletes incomplete print data from memory. The machine deletes incomplete print data because it may have some errors and prevent the machine from printing the next document.
5 to 15 to 300 (sec.)
Provide the machine with enough time to receive all the print data from the computer, especially when printing large amounts of data. If you specify a time period that is too short, the machine may not receive all the print data in time for printing.

Personality  

This setting enables the machine to process data received from the host computer in the specified data format. Setting the Personality mode 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 <Auto>.
Auto
PS
PCL

Color Mode

Select whether to print in color or in black and white. If <Auto (Color/B&W)> is selected, the machine automatically switches the color mode, printing color pages in color, and black and white pages in black and white.
Auto (Color/B&W)
Color
Black and White

Gradation Settings

Specify this setting to improve the smoothness of the gradations of graphics and photographic images. Select <Smooth 1> to improve the smoothness moderately. Select <Smooth 2> to apply a stronger smoothing effect than <Smooth 1>. You can specify this setting separately for graphics and images.
Gradation
Off
Smooth 1
Smooth 2
 
Apply to Graphics
Off
On
 
Apply to Images
Off
On

Compressed Image Output

Specify how print data should be treated when it is too large to be held in the memory of the machine. The machine can either print the data in lower image quality (<Output>) or cancel printing and display an error message (<Display Error>).
Output
Display Error

UFR II

Specify the UFR II printing settings such as page layout and print quality.
Halftones
Specify the data processing method to reproduce halftones. You can select whether to use <Error Diffusion>, and you can also select <Resolution> or <Gradation> separately for text, graphics, and images.
Error Diffusion
Off
On
 
Resolution/Gradation
Text
Resolution
Gradation
Graphics
Resolution
Gradation
Image
Resolution
Gradation
RGB Source Profile
Select the source profile for color matching to print RGB data, according to the monitor you are using. If you are using an sRGB-compatible computer display, and select <sRGB>, the tone of printouts will be close to how they appear on your computer display. Select <Gamma 1.5>, <Gamma 1.8>, or <Gamma 2.4> to adjust the gamma value as necessary. As the value gets bigger, the printout becomes darker. You can specify the setting separately for text, graphics, and images.
Text
sRGB
Gamma 1.5
Gamma 1.8
Gamma 2.4
 
Graphics
sRGB
Gamma 1.5
Gamma 1.8
Gamma 2.4
 
Image
sRGB
Gamma 1.5
Gamma 1.8
Gamma 2.4
This setting is enabled only when <CMS> is selected in <CMS (Matching)/Gamma>.
Output Profile
Select the output profile for color matching. It is recommended that you use the default <Normal> setting for printing text or graphic data, and the <Photo> setting for printing photographic images.
Text
Normal
Photo
 
Graphics
Normal
Photo
 
Image
Normal
Photo
This setting is enabled only when <CMS> is selected in <CMS (Matching)/Gamma>.
Matching Method
Select the color matching method to match the color of the printouts to that displayed on the computer display. You can specify the setting separately for text, graphics, and images.
Text
Perceptual
Saturation
Colorimetric
 
Graphics
Perceptual
Saturation
Colorimetric
 
Image
Perceptual
Saturation
Colorimetric
The settings for the printer driver and the display of the UFRII Printer are as follows:
Printer Driver Settings
Display Settings
Perceptual (Match the Monitor)
Set <Matching Method> to <Colorimetric>  set <Output Profile> to <Normal>.
Perceptual (Photographic)
Set <Matching Method> to <Colorimetric>  set <Output Profile> to <Photo>.
Saturation
Set <Matching Method> to <Saturation>  set <Output Profile> to <Normal>.
Colorimetric (No White Point Correction)*
*Colorimetric (No White Point Correction) can only be set on Windows XP.
This setting is enabled only when <CMS> is selected in <CMS (Matching)/Gamma>.
To set <Colorimetric>, set <Matching Method> to <Colorimetric>  set <Output Profile> to <Photo>.
If you want to set "Vivid Photo" when the UFR II driver is installed, set <Matching Method> to <Saturation>  set <Output Profile> to <Photo>.
Gray Compensation
Select whether to print gray (black and white) data using only the black toner. You can specify the setting separately for text, graphics, and images.
Text
Off
On
 
Graphics
Off
On
 
Image
Off
On
CMS (Matching) Selection
You can set the machine or a computer (printer driver) to perform color matching. If <Printer> is selected, the machine performs color matching, and if <Host> is selected, the computer or printer driver performs it.
Printer
Host
CMS (Matching)/Gamma
Select the processing method for print data. You can select to perform color matching or to perform gamma correction. You can specify the setting separately for text, graphics, and images.
Text
Gamma
CMS
 
Graphics
Gamma
CMS
 
Image
Gamma
CMS
Making changes to this setting switches between available / unavailable for the following items.
: Available : Unavailable
Gamma
CMS
RGB Source Profile
Matching Method
Output Profile
Gamma Correction
Gamma Correction
Set the gamma correction value to match the brightness of the printouts to that of the original data. If the printout looks darker or brighter than original, change the gamma correction value. As the value gets bigger, the printout becomes darker. You can apply the setting separately for text, graphics, and images.
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
This setting is enabled only when <Gamma> is selected in <CMS (Matching)/Gamma>.
Paper Save
Select whether to save paper by not outputting blank pages in documents. By selecting <On>, the machine will not output blank pages. To output all your document data when printing, including any blank pages that you have inserted in your document, select <Off>.
Off
On
Advanced Smoothing
Select how jagged outlines of text and graphics are smoothed. <Smooth 2> applies a stronger smoothing effect than <Smooth 1>. You can apply the setting separately for text and graphics.
Advanced Smoothing
Off
Smooth 1
Smooth 2
 
Apply to Graphics
Off
On
 
Apply to Text
Off
On
This setting allows you to apply smoothing to graphics data and text data. Smoothing is not applied to image data.
<Apply to Graphics> and <Apply to Text> can only be selected when <Smooth 1> or <Smooth 2> is selected for Advanced Smoothing.
Settings for <Apply to Graphics> and <Apply to 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.

PCL 

Specify the PCL printing settings such as page layout and print quality.
Paper Save
Select whether to save paper by not outputting blank pages in documents. By selecting <On>, the machine will not output blank pages. To output all your document data when printing, including any blank pages that you have inserted in your document, select <Off>.
Off
On
Orientation
Select <Portrait> (vertical orientation) or <Landscape> (horizontal orientation) for the page orientation.
Portrait
Landscape
Font Number
Specify the font to use by selecting a corresponding font ID number from 0 to 104. You can print the PCL font list with font samples from the operation panel. PS/PCL Font List
0 to 104
Point Size
Set the font size in points, adjustable in 0.25 increments. You can specify this setting only when a proportionally-spaced scalable font is selected in <Font Number>.
4.00 to 12.00 to 999.75 (point)
Pitch
Set the font pitch, or cpi (characters per inch), adjustable in 0.01 increments. You can specify this setting only when a fixed-pitch scalable font or a bitmap font is selected in <Font Number>.
0.44 to 10.00 to 99.99 (cpi)
Form Lines
Set the number of lines printed on one page from 5 to 128. This setting is automatically changed according to the settings specified in <Default Paper Size> and <Orientation>.
5 to 64 to 128 (lines)
Character Code
Select the character code that is most suited for the computer you send print data from. The specified setting is ignored when the character code is controlled by the font specified in <Font Number>.
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
PC852
PC862
PC864
PC866
PC8DN
PC8GRK
PC8TK
PC1004
PIFONT
PSMATH
PSTEXT
ROMAN8
VNINTL
VNMATH
VNUS
WIN30
WINARB
WINBALT
WINCYR
WINGRK
WINL1
WINL2
WINL5
Custom Paper
Select whether to set a custom paper size. Select <On> to set the dimensions of the paper in <X dimension> and <Y dimension>.
Off
On
Unit of Measure
Select the unit of measurement to use to set a custom paper size.
Millimeters
Inches
X dimension
Specify the horizontal dimension (short edge) of the custom paper.
99 to 216 (mm)
Y dimension
Specify the vertical dimension (long edge) of the custom paper.
148 to 355 (mm)
Append CR to LF
Select whether to append a carriage return (CR) when the machine receives a line feed code (LF). If <Yes> is selected, the print position moves to the beginning of the next line when the machine receives an LF code. If <No> is selected, the print position moves to the next line, just under the received LF code.
Yes
No
Enlarge A4 Print Width
Select whether to expand the width of the printable area of A4 size paper in portrait orientation to that of LTR size.
Off
On
Halftones
Specify the data processing method to reproduce halftones. You can select whether to use <Error Diffusion>, and you can also select <Resolution> or <Gradation> separately for text, graphics, and images.
Error Diffusion
Off
On
 
Resolution/Gradation
Text
Resolution
Gradation
Graphics
Resolution
Gradation
Image
Resolution
Gradation
RGB Source Profile
Select the source profile for color matching to print RGB data, according to the monitor you are using. If you are using an sRGB-compatible computer display, and select <sRGB>, the tone of printouts will be close to how they appear on your computer display. Select <Gamma 1.5>, <Gamma 1.8>, or <Gamma 2.4> to adjust the gamma value as necessary. As the value gets bigger, the printout becomes darker. You can specify the setting separately for text, graphics, and images.
Text
sRGB
Gamma 1.5
Gamma 1.8
Gamma 2.4
 
Graphics
sRGB
Gamma 1.5
Gamma 1.8
Gamma 2.4
 
Image
sRGB
Gamma 1.5
Gamma 1.8
Gamma 2.4
This setting is enabled only when <CMS> is selected in <CMS (Matching)/Gamma>.
Output Profile
Select the output profile for color matching. It is recommended that you use the default <Normal> setting for printing text or graphic data, and the <Photo> setting for printing photographic images.
Text
Normal
Photo
 
Graphics
Normal
Photo
 
Image
Normal
Photo
This setting is enabled only when <CMS> is selected in <CMS (Matching)/Gamma>.
Matching Method
Select the color matching method to match the color of the printouts to that displayed on the computer display. You can specify the setting separately for text, graphics, and images.
Text
Perceptual
Saturation
Colorimetric
 
Graphics
Perceptual
Saturation
Colorimetric
 
Image
Perceptual
Saturation
Colorimetric
This setting is enabled only when <CMS> is selected in <CMS (Matching)/Gamma>.
Gray Compensation
Select whether to print gray (black and white) data using only the black toner. You can specify the setting separately for text, graphics, and images.
Text
Off
On
 
Graphics
Off
On
 
Image
Off
On
CMS (Matching) Selection
You can set the machine or a computer (printer driver) to perform color matching. If <Printer> is selected, the machine performs color matching, and if <Host> is selected, the computer or printer driver performs it.
Printer
Host
CMS (Matching)/Gamma
Select the processing method for print data. You can select to perform color matching or to perform gamma correction. You can specify the setting separately for text, graphics, and images.
Text
Gamma
CMS
 
Graphics
Gamma
CMS
 
Image
Gamma
CMS
Gamma Correction
Set the gamma correction value to match the brightness of the printouts to that of the original data. If the printout looks darker or brighter than original, change the gamma correction value. As the value gets bigger, the printout becomes darker. You can apply the setting separately for text, graphics, and images.
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
This setting is enabled only when <Gamma> is selected in <CMS (Matching)/Gamma>.
Advanced Smoothing
Select how jagged outlines of text and graphics are smoothed. <Smooth 2> applies a stronger smoothing effect than <Smooth 1>. You can apply the setting separately for text and graphics.
Advanced Smoothing
Off
Smooth 1
Smooth 2
 
Apply to Graphics
Off
On
 
Apply to Text
Off
On

PS 

Specify the PS printing settings such as page layout and print quality.
Job Timeout
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.
0 to 3600 (sec.)
Print PS Errors
This setting determines whether an error page is printed when an error is encountered.
Off
On
Pure Black Text
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>.
Off
On
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.
Black Overprint
This setting allows you to choose a specific way to print black text when printing black text over a color background or graphics.
Off
On
This setting is only applied, and has an effect on, pure black if 'Pure Black Text' is set to <On>.
RGB Source Profile
Select the source profile for color matching to print RGB data, according to the monitor you are using. If you are using an sRGB-compatible computer display, and select <sRGB>, the tone of printouts will be close to how they appear on your computer display. Select <Gamma 1.5>, <Gamma 1.8>, or <Gamma 2.4> to adjust the gamma value as necessary. If converting from a data RGB profile to CMYK, select <None>. As the value gets bigger, the printout becomes darker. You can specify the setting separately for text, graphics, and images.
sRGB
Gamma 1.5
Gamma 1.8
Gamma 2.4
None
CMYK Simulation Profile
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.
JapanColor(Canon)
U.S. Web Coated v1.00(Canon)
Euro Standard v1.00(Canon)
None
You may not be able to use all the profiles that are available. If color data is printed in gray using a downloaded profile, check the downloaded profile for compatibility.
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.
When a setting other than <None> is selected, and the machine receives a device dependent color space definition that is color processed by the host computer, <CMYK Simulation Profile> is also applied by the machine.
When <None> is selected, areas of dark color may be blotchy depending on the data.
Use Grayscale Profile
This setting allows you to define how device dependent gray data is processed.
Off
On
Output Profile
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.
Normal
Photo
TR Normal
TR Photo
Selecting <Photo> or <TR Normal> in the <Output Profile> and <Saturation> in the <Matching Method> is equivalent to setting [Matching Method] to [Vivid Photo] in the printer driver.
If <None> is selected for <RGB Source Profile> or <CMYK Simulation Profile> and the machine receives a device dependent color space definition that is color processed by the host computer, this setting is not applied.
Matching Method
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. Settings can be applied separately for text, graphics, and image data.
Perceptual
Saturation
Colorimetric
Selecting <Normal> or <TR Normal> in the <Output Profile> and <Perceptual> in the <Matching Method> is equivalent to setting [Matching Method] to [Perceptual [Monitor Color Matched]] in the printer driver.
Selecting <Photo> or <TR Photo> in the <Output Profile> and <Perceptual> in the <Matching Method> is equivalent to setting [Matching Method] to [Perceptual [Photographic]] in the printer driver.
Selecting <Photo> or <TR Normal> in the <Output Profile> and <Saturation> in the <Matching Method> is equivalent to setting [Matching Method] to [Vivid Photo] in the printer driver.
If <None> is selected for the <RGB Source Profile> or <CMYK Simulation Profile>, and the machine receives a device dependent color space definition that is color processed by the host computer, a Matching Method setting is not applied.
RGB Pure Black Process
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.
Off
On
If you can see gradations or jagged lines in the printouts of black or gray data, select <Off> in RGB Pure Black Process and select <Photo> 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 <None> is selected for <RGB Source Profile>
When <TR Normal> or <TR Photo> is selected for <Output Profile>
When [Use 100% GCR Profile] in the printer driver is selected
If <None> is selected for <RGB Source Profile>, the RGB Pure Black Process setting is not applied.
CMYK Pure Black Process
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.
Off
On
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 <None> is selected for <CMYK Simulation Profile>
When <TR Normal> or <TR Photo> is selected for <Output Profile>
When [Use 100% GCR Profile] in the printer driver is selected
If <None> is selected for <CMYK Simulation Profile>, the CMYK Pure Black Process setting is not applied.
Halftones
Specify the data processing method to reproduce halftones. You can select whether to use <Error Diffusion>, and you can also select <Resolution> or <Gradation> separately for text, graphics, and images.
Error Diffusion
Off
On
 
Resolution/Gradation
Text
Resolution
Gradation
Graphics
Resolution
Gradation
Image
Resolution
Gradation
Brightness
This setting adjusts the brightness of the overall image. The settings can be set between 85% and 115% in increments of 5%. Selecting 85% makes the image brighter, and selecting 115% makes it darker.
85 to 100 to 115 (%)
This function is only available if <Toner Save> is set to <Off>.
Composite Overprint
You can overprint device-dependent CMYK data as composite output. All colors used for data are overlaid and printed on one plate so you can check the finished result without separating the colors.
Off
On
This setting is only available for data having the overprint attribute set.
This setting does not apply overprinting to spot colors.
If a setting other than <None> is selected for <CMYK Simulation Profile>, overprinting is not applied. (See CMYK Simulation Profile.)
Advanced Smoothing
Select how jagged outlines of text and graphics are smoothed. <Smooth 2> applies a stronger smoothing effect than <Smooth 1>. You can apply the setting separately for text and graphics.
Advanced Smoothing
Off
Smooth 1
Smooth 2
 
Apply to Graphics
Off
On
 
Apply to Text
Off
On
This setting allows you to apply smoothing to graphics data and text data. Smoothing is not applied to image data.
<Apply to Graphics> and <Apply to Text> can only be selected when <Smooth 1> or <Smooth 2> is selected for Advanced Smoothing.
Settings for <Apply to Graphics> and <Apply to 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.
Grayscale Conversion
You can select ways to convert color values to a grayscale value when you print color print data.
sRGB
NTSC
Uniform RGB
This section describes the settings to convert the color data into grayscale data.
This setting is invalid for black-and-white data.
If the <Color Mode> is set to <Auto (Color/B&W)> or <Color>, this setting is invalid.
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