Printer Settings

All the settings about the printer are listed with short descriptions. Default settings are marked with a dagger (


Asterisks () Settings marked with "1" are only available when the optional paper drawer (drawer 2) is attached. Settings marked with "*2" are only available for the MF729Cx. 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 UFRII LT printer driver.

Asterisks (*)

Settings marked with "*1" are only available when the optional paper drawer (drawer 2) is attached.

Settings marked with "*2" are only available for the MF729Cx.

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 UFRII LT printer driver.

Prioritize Driver Settings When Printing

Compressed Image Output

PCL

Prioritize Driver Settings When Printing

If set to <On>, settings in the printer driver for paper size and type take priority over the machine's settings when printing. Settings can be configured individually for the paper drawer and manual feed slot. An error message can be set to display if the loaded paper size or type are different from that set in the printer driver.

Multi-Purpose Tray

Off

Force Output

Display Error

Drawer 1

Off

Force Output

Display Error

Drawer 2*1

Off

Force Output

Display Error

<Menu>

Select the paper source from which paper is preferentially loaded

<On>

Select <Force Output> or <Display Error>

Copies *2

Set the number of copies to print.

to 99 (Copies)

<Menu>

Set the number of copies to print

<Apply>

2-Sided Printing *2

Select whether to make 2-sided printouts.

Off

<Menu>

<2-Sided Printing>

Select <Off> or <On>

Default Paper *2

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.

A5
B5
LTR
LGL
STMT
EXEC

No. 10 (COM10)

Monarch

ISO-C5

Default Paper Type

Select the default setting for the type of the paper to print on.

Plain 1 (60-74 g/m²)
Plain 2 (70-84 g/m²)

Plain 3 (75-90 g/m²)

Recycled
Color
Heavy 1 (86-119 g/m²)
Heavy 2 (120-128 g/m²)
Heavy 3 (129-163 g/m²)
Coated 1 (100-110 g/m²)
Coated 2 (120-130 g/m²)
Coated 3 (155-165 g/m²)
Coated 4 (210-220 g/m²)
Transparency
Labels
Envelope


If you select an envelope (<No. 10 (COM10)>, <Monarch>, <DL>, or <ISO-C5>) as the paper size in <Default Paper Size>, only <Envelope> is available as a paper type.

<Menu>

Select the paper size

Select the 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

Print Quality *2

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.

<Menu>

Select the toner color

Specify the toner density

<Apply>

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

<Menu>

<Density (Fine Adjust)> Select the toner color

Select <High>, <Medium>, or <Low>

Specify the toner density

Tap <Apply> repeatedly until <Settings applied.> is displayed.

Toner Save

Select whether to reduce toner consumption.

Off


When this setting is enabled, fine lines and portions with lighter print density may become blurred.

<Menu>

Select <Off> or <On>

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

<Menu>

<Gradation

Select <High 1> or <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

<Menu>

Select the smoothing mode

<Mode 1>

Prints the edges of dark colored text, lines, and graphics smoothly. This setting is recommended for most types of printing.

<Mode 2>

Prints both edges and interior halftones of graphics smoothly.

<Mode 3>

Prints dark colored text and lines on halftone backgrounds smoothly.

<Mode 4>

Prints the edges of objects (text, lines, graphics and photographic images) smoothly.

<Mode 5>

Prints images and halftones evenly.

<Mode 6>

Prints entire objects smoothly.


When <Error Diffusion> is enabled for <Halftones> (Halftones), <Mode 1>, <Mode 2>, <Mode 3>, and <Mode 4> apply the same effect on printouts as <Mode 6> does.

Line Control

Select the data processing method to reproduce lines.

Resolution Priority

Gradation Priority

<Menu>

Select <Resolution Priority> or <Gradation Priority>

<Resolution Priority>

Image processing is performed that upholds the same resolution as text for lines.

<Gradation Priority>

Image processing is performed that upholds the same color and gradation as graphics for lines.

Layout *2

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.

<Menu>

Select <Long Edge> or <Short Edge>

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.

<Menu>

Specify the binding margin <Apply>

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.

<Menu>

Specify the offset value

<Apply>

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.

<Menu>

Specify the offset value

<Apply>

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.

<Menu>

Specify the offset value

<Apply>

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.

<Menu>

Specify the offset value

<Apply>

Auto Error Skip *2

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


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> Select the document containing errors <Skip Error>

<Menu>

Select <Off> or <On>

Timeout *2

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.

<Menu>

Set the time period

<Apply>

Personality *2

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

PCL

<Menu>

Select the Personality mode

Color Mode *2

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

<Menu>

Select the color mode

Gradation Settings *2

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

Apply to Images

Off

<Menu>

Specify the gradation settings

Compressed Image Output *2

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

<Menu>

Select <Output> or <Display Error>

PCL *2

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, tap <Off>.

Off

<Menu>

<PCL>

Select <Off> or <On>

Orientation

Select <Portrait> (vertical orientation) or <Landscape> (horizontal orientation) for the page orientation.

Portrait

Landscape

<Menu>

<PCL>

Select <Portrait> or <Landscape>

Font Number

Specify the font to use by selecting a corresponding font ID number. You can print the PCL font list with font samples from the operation panel. PCL Font List (MF729Cx)

to 104

<Menu>

<PCL>

Select the font number

<Apply>

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)

<Menu>

<PCL>

Specify the point size

<Apply>

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)

<Menu>

<PCL>

<Pitch>

Specify the pitch value

<Apply>

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)

<Menu>

<PCL>

Specify the number of lines

<Apply>

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

PC851

PC852

PC862

PC864

PC866

PC8DN

PC8GRK

PC8TK

PC1004

PIFONT

PSMATH

PSTEXT

ROMAN8

VNINTL

VNMATH

VNUS

WIN30

WINARB

WINBALT

WINCYR

WINGRK

WINL1

WINL2

WINL5

<Menu>

<PCL>

Select the character code

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

<Menu>

<PCL>

Select <Off> or <On>

Unit of Measure

Select the unit of measurement to use to set a custom paper size.

Millimeters

Inches

<Menu>

<PCL>

Select <Millimeters> or <Inches>

X dimension

Specify the horizontal dimension (short edge) of the custom paper.

77 to 215

(mm)

<Menu>

<PCL>

Specify the dimension

<Apply>

Y dimension

Specify the vertical dimension (long edge) of the custom paper.

127 to 355

(mm)

<Menu>

<PCL>

Specify the dimension

<Apply>

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

<Menu>

<PCL>

Select <Yes> or <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

<Menu>

<PCL>

Select <Off> or <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

Resolution/Gradation

Text

Resolution

Gradation

Graphics

Resolution

Gradation

Image

Resolution

Gradation

<Menu>

<PS>

Specify the halftones settings

<Error Diffusion>

Prints small text and fine lines with a clear finish. If this setting is set to <On>, <Resolution> and <Gradation> settings that are specified for <Text>, <Graphics>, and <Image> are disabled.

<Resolution>/<Gradation>

Prints text and thin lines with clear edges.

Prints gradations such as those in graphics or photographic images with a smooth finish.

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>.

<Menu>

<PCL>

Select <Text>, <Graphics>, or <Image>

Select the source profile

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>.

<Menu>

<PCL>

Select <Text>, <Graphics>, or <Image>

Select <Normal> or <Photo>

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>.

<Menu>

<PCL>

Select <Text>, <Graphics>, or <Image>

Select the matching method

<Perceptual>

Performs color matching suitable for printing photographic images when <Photo> for the <Output Profile> setting has also been selected.

<Saturation>

Performs color matching for printing vivid graphics such as illustrations and diagrams.

<Colorimetric>

Performs color matching to minimize the differences in color between originals such as color samples or logos and printouts.

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

Graphics

Off

Image

Off

<Menu>

<PCL>

Select <Text>, <Graphics>, or <Image>

Select <Off> or <On>

<Off>

Prints gray (black and white) data by using the yellow, magenta, cyan, and black toner. Gradation reproducibility of dark areas improves in comparison to <On>.

<On>

Prints gray (black and white) data by using only the black toner and reduces toner bleeding.

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

<Menu>

<PCL>

Select <Printer> or <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

<Menu>

<PCL>

Select <Text>, <Graphics>, or <Image>

Select <Gamma> or <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>.

<Menu>

<PCL>

Select <Text>, <Graphics>, or <Image>

Set the gamma value

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

Apply to Text

Off

<Menu>

<PCL>

Specify the smoothing setting

BarDIMM *2

This setting enables you to print bar codes supported by the Barcode Printing Kit. If <Enable> is selected, the machine will generate bar codes when it receives bar code commands from the host computer. If <Disable> is selected, bar codes will not be generated, even if bar code commands are sent from the host computer.

Enable

Disable


To enable the BarDIMM menu, it is necessary to activate the Barcode Printing Kit. When you are not printing bar codes, make sure to disable the BarDIMM menu. Otherwise, the processing speed of regular print jobs may be reduced.


The default setting is <Disable>. If you activate the Barcode Printing Kit, it changes to <Enable>.

<Menu>

<PCL>

Select <Enable> or <Disable>

FreeScape

Specify the AEC (Alternate Escape Code) to be used for bar code commands when the host computer does not support the standard Escape Code.

Off

{

}


This setting is available only when <BarDIMM> is enabled.

<Menu>

<PCL>

Select an escape code

PS *2

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.

to 3600 (sec.)

<Menu>

<PS>

Specify the seconds for job timeout

<Apply>

Print PS Errors

This setting determines whether an error page is printed when an error is encountered.

Off

<Menu>

<PS>

Select <Off> or <On>

Pure Black Text

If the text object is black (R=G=B=0%, C=M=Y=100% or Bk=N%, C=M=Y=0% or Bk=100%), this setting specifies whether the text is printed using black only.

Off


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.

<Menu>

<PS>

Select <Off> or <On>

<Off>

The black text is printed using CMYK toners based on the selected Output Profile setting. For some jobs, it is preferable to turn this option <Off>.

<On>

Black colors generated by applications are printed using only 100% black toner. This means that the color toner will not be misaligned since only one toner color (black) is used.

Black Overprint

Where a black text object is printed on a color background or overlaps graphics, this setting specifies that black text is overprinted onto the background. This enables you to prevent the problem of white knockout in the background behind printed black text objects.

Off


This setting is only applied, and has an effect on, pure black if <Pure Black Text> is set to <On>.

<Menu>

<PS>

Select <Off> or <On>

<Off>

The background color behind the black text is knocked out (left blank) and the black text is then printed into the knocked out area.

<On>

When this setting is used together with <Pure Black Text>, the color background is printed first, after which black text is printed in 100% Bk on top of the background.

RGB Source Profile

Select the source profile for color matching to print RGB data, according to the monitor you are using.

sRGB

Gamma 1.5

Gamma 1.8

Gamma 2.4

None

<Menu>

<PS>

Select the source profile

<sRGB>

This setting specifies the industry standard definition for generic Windows computer monitors. If you are using an sRGB compatible monitor, you can print out colors close to how they appear on your monitor.

<Gamma 1.5>, <Gamma 1.8>, and <Gamma 2.4>

These settings enable you to select the gamma correct level of the RGB data.

<None>

When this setting is selected, device dependent RGB data is converted into CMYK without applying the RGB profile.

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.

<Menu>

<PS>

Select the CMYK simulation profile

<JapanColor(Canon)>

This setting uses the JapanColor profile. This is for obtaining a printout closely matching the printing standard in Japan.

<U.S. Web Coated v1.00(Canon)>

This setting uses the U.S. Web Coated profile. This is for obtaining a printout closely matching the printing standard in the USA.

<Euro Standard v1.00(Canon)>

This setting uses the Euro Standard profile. This is for obtaining a printout closely matching the printing standard in Europe.

<None>

When this setting is selected, device dependent CMYK data is printed as is without applying the CMYK profile.

Use Grayscale Profile

This setting allows you to define how device dependent gray data is processed.

Off

<Menu>

<PS>

Select <Off> or <On>

<Off>

Device dependent gray data is reproduced using black (K) toner only.

<On>

Device dependent gray data is converted into CMYK data using the "Grayscale Profile" of the machine. The data may be reproduced using only the black (K) toner, depending upon the <Pure Black Text> process or <Output Profile>.

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.

Normal
Photo
TR Normal

TR Photo


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.

<Menu>

<PS>

Select the output profile

<Normal>

This setting prints the colors closely matching the ones displayed on your monitor.

<Photo>

This setting prints colors close to photographic prints.

<TR Normal>

This setting prints the colors closely matching the ones displayed on your monitor, and also reduces toner bleeding of text and fine lines.

<TR Photo>

This setting prints colors close to photographic prints, and also reduces toner bleeding of text and fine lines.

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.

Perceptual

Saturation
Colorimetric


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.

<Menu>

<PS>

Select the matching method

<Perceptual>

This setting produces the best results for photographic or bitmapped images.

<Saturation>

This setting is best suited for printing illustrations and diagrams used in business presentations.

<Colorimetric>

This setting provides a close match to the RGB color value of the machine's printing range.

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.

<Menu>

<PS>

Select <Off> or <On>

<Off>

Black and gray data with the equivalent ratio of R to G to B is printed using CMYK toners based on the selected <Output Profile> setting.

<On>

Black and gray data with the equivalent ratio of R to G to B is printed using the black (K) toner only, regardless of the selected <Output Profile> setting.

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.

<Menu>

<PS>

Select <Off> or <On>

<Off>

Monochrome data (C=M=Y=0) is printed using CMYK toners based on the selected <Output Profile> setting.

<On>

Monochrome data (C=M=Y=0) is printed using the black (K) toner only, regardless of the selected <Output Profile> setting.

Halftones

Error Diffusion

Off

Resolution/Gradation

Text

Resolution

Gradation

Graphics

Resolution

Gradation

Image

Resolution

Gradation

<Menu>

<PS>

Specify the halftones settings

<Error Diffusion>

Prints small text and fine lines with a clear finish. If this setting is set to <On>, <Resolution> and <Gradation> settings that are specified for <Text>, <Graphics>, and <Image> are disabled.

<Resolution>/<Gradation>

Prints text and thin lines with clear edges.

Prints gradations such as those in graphics or photographic images with a smooth finish.

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>.

<Menu>

<PS>

Specify the brightness

<Apply>

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)

<Menu>

<PS>

Select <Off> or <On>

Advanced Smoothing

Select how jagged outlines of text and graphics are smoothed. You can apply the setting separately for text and graphics.

Advanced Smoothing

Off

Smooth 1

Smooth 2

Apply to Graphics

Off

Apply to Text

Off


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.

<Menu>

<PS>

Specify the smoothing setting

<Smooth 2> performs a higher level of smoothing than <Smooth 1>. If <Smooth 1> is selected and the results are still not printed smoothly, select <Smooth 2>.

By switching the on/off for <Apply to Graphics> and <Apply to Text>, you can select whether to apply smoothing to graphics or text data.

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 setting is invalid for black-and-white data.

<Menu>

<PS>

Specify the grayscale conversion

<sRGB>

Lets you to calculate the grayscale value by the color conversion method based on sRGB.

<NTSC>

Lets you to calculate the grayscale value by the color conversion method based on NTSC.

<Uniform RGB>

Counts the average value of the Red, Green, and Blue values as the grayscale value.