[Special Processing]
Use a range of processes to resolve problems that arise due to factors such as the paper type, the material used, or its condition.
* Values in bold red text are the default settings for each item.
* Values in bold red text are the default settings for each item.
[Special Paper Processing]
[Menu] 
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]Specify special processing for the paper in the following situations: If you are using special paper To print on the back of printed paper For paper with a rough surface If the envelope flap is stuck down If the paper curls during printing |
[Manual Back Side Print (2-Sided Only)]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing] [Special Paper Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing] [Special Paper Processing]If you are using paper that has already been printed on, printing on the back side may appear faint. If so, specifying [On] for that paper source may improve the print results.
* When this is set to [On], if some time has passed since the front side of the paper was printed, or depending on the operating environment humidity, changes in image quality or paper jams may occur.
[Multi-Purpose Tray] [Off] [On] [Drawer 1] [Off] [On] [Drawer 2]*1 [Off] [On] |
*1 May not be displayed depending on the model, the installed options, and other settings. |
[Rough Surface Paper Mode]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing] [Special Paper Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing] [Special Paper Processing]If you are using paper with a rough surface, printed images may appear faint, particularly where the images use 2 or more toner colors overlaid. If so, specifying [On] for that paper source may improve the print results.
* Specifying [On] in this setting may lead to slower print speeds or changes in the image quality.
[Multi-Purpose Tray] [Off] [On] [Drawer 1] [Off] [On] [Drawer 2]*1 [Off] [On] |
*1 May not be displayed depending on the model, the installed options, and other settings. |
[Env. Flap Closing Prevention]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing] [Special Paper Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing] [Special Paper Processing]Depending on the type of envelope and the operating environment, the envelope flap may stick down during printing. If so, specifying [On] in this setting may reduce the likelihood of envelope flaps sticking down.
* If this is set to [On], the print may be faded because the toner is not fully fixed on the paper.
[Off] [On] |
[Paper Curl Correction]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing] [Special Paper Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing] [Special Paper Processing]Depending on paper used, the paper may curl during printing. If so, specifying [On] in this setting may alleviate paper curling.
* Specifying [On] in this setting may lead to faded print or make printing slower.
[Off] [On] |
[Reduce Ppr. Sticking at Output]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]In 2-sided color printing involving multiple pages, printed paper sheets may stick together. If so, specifying [On] in this setting may reduce the likelihood of paper sheets sticking together.
* Specifying [On] in this setting slows down the print speed for images that are likely to stick together.
[Off] [On] |
[High Humidity Mode]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]Printing in a high-humidity environment may cause uneven print density. If so, specifying [On] may improve the print results.
* Specifying [On] in this setting may lead to blurred images and/or text in low-humidity environments.
[Off] [On] |
[Low Humidity Mode]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]Printing in a low-humidity environment may lead to blurred images and/or text. If so, specifying [On] may improve the print results.
* Specifying [On] in this setting may lead to faint or uneven printing in high-humidity environments.
[Off] [On] |
[Rdc Condens. (Consec 2-Sd Prt)]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]In 2-sided printing, water droplets inside the machine may result in images being printed faintly. If so, specifying [On] in this setting may reduce the amount of condensation inside the machine.
* Specifying [On] in this setting may lead to faded print or make printing slower.
[Off] [On] |
[Quiet Mode]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]If the operation sound during printing is loud, selecting [On] may reduce the operation sound.
* When you select [On], the printing speed will decrease.
[Off] [On] |
[Correct Uneven Gloss]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]Uneven gloss may occur at the edges of printed paper. If so, specifying [On] may improve the print results.
* If this is set to [On], the print may be faded because the toner is not fully fixed on the paper.
[Off] [On] |
[Prevent Fogging]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]White areas in printed images may appear to be faintly colored throughout. If so, specifying [Mode 1] may correct the problem. If this does not correct the problem, select [Mode 2] and [Mode 3] in that order.
* When this setting is enabled, the print density may decrease.
[Off] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] |
[Correct Color Mismatch]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]Color mismatching may occur in printed images. If so, specifying [On] in this setting may improve the print results.
* Specifying [On] may reduce the print speed.
[Off] [On] |
[Reduce Toner Flaking]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]Depending on the paper type and operating environment, the toner in printed images may peel off. If so, specifying [Mode 1] in this setting may improve the print results. If this does not solve the problem, specify [Mode 2].
* Enabling this setting may result in ghosting in blank areas.
[Off] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] |
[Auto Detect B&W/Color Orig.]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]Specify whether to prioritize the print speed or limit the use of the color toner cartridges when printing documents that include both black and white and color. To prioritize the print speed, specify [Mode 1] in this setting. To limit the use of color toner cartridges, specify [Mode 2] in this setting. |
[Mode 1] [Mode 2] |
[Rdc. Faint Print After Rplc. Cart.]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]Print may be faded immediately after installing a new replacement toner cartridge. If so, specifying [On] in this setting may improve the print results. This setting takes effect the next time a toner cartridge is replaced.
* Specifying [On] will result in a longer delay than usual between replacing toner cartridges and being able to print.
[Off] [On] |
[Correct Paper Conveyance]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]Continuous printing may result in repeated paper jams. In this case, selecting [On] may reduce the frequency of paper jams.
* When you select [On], the printing speed may decrease.
[Off] [On] |
[ITB Cleaning Frequency]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]If the printed paper is partly smudged, selecting [High] may improve the print results.
* When you select [High], the printing speed may decrease.
[Standard] [High] |
[Prevent Printing Noise]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]During black and white printing, the machine may make a sound as if there is friction. In this case, selecting [Mode 1] may reduce the sound. If that does not work, select [Mode 2].
* When this setting is enabled, the printing speed may decrease.
[Off] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] |
[Prevent Print Fading/Misalign.]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]The position of the printed image may be shifted, or the image may appear faded. In this case, selecting [On] may improve the print results.
* When you select [On], the printing speed may decrease.
[Off] [On] |
[Reduce Ghosting]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]Ghost images with streaks may appear on the printed paper. In this case, selecting [On] may improve the print results.
* When you select [On], the printing speed may decrease.
[Off] [On] |
[Correct Void]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]White spots may appear on the edge of the paper when printing on thin paper. In this case, selecting [On] may improve the print results.
* When you select [On], the printing may be faded.
[Off] [On] |
[Correct Void for Rough Paper]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]When you use paper with a rough surface, printing may appear uneven. In this case, selecting [On] may improve the print results.
* When you select [On], the print quality may be affected.
[Off] [On] |