Dither Settings

If you want to change the gradation pattern of a printed image, specify the dither settings.
If you select the proper setting value for printing, you can make printed images with both smooth gradation and outlines.
The dither settings can be selected for each of the following:
Gradation
You can select [Gradation], [Resolution], or [Error Diffusion] independently for texts, graphics, and images for the halftone settings of the printer. This mode enables you to select the setting value when you select [Gradation] as the halftone setting. For instructions on setting halftone of the printer, see "Halftones."
Resolution
You can select [Gradation], [Resolution], or [Error Diffusion] independently for texts, graphics, and images for the halftone settings of the printer. This mode enables you to select the setting value when you select [Resolution] as the halftone setting. For instructions on setting halftone of the printer, see "Halftones."
1.
Press .
2.
Press [Adjustment/Maintenance] → [Adjust Image Quality] → [Dither Settings].
3.
Select the value for <Gradation> and <Resolution> → press [OK].
To restore the default settings, press [Restore Initial Set.].
4.
Perform the automatic gradation adjustment.
For more information on the automatic gradation adjustment, see "Automatic Gradation Adjustment."
IMPORTANT
After changing the settings, make sure to perform the automatic gradation adjustment first, and then perform the color balance adjustment as the color balance may become unstable.
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