If the Operation Panel and Printer Driver Have the Same Settings
Priority is given to the printer driver settings. The operation panel settings are valid for operating systems such as UNIX printing where printer drivers cannot be used and when printing from mobile devices.
Specify for each paper source whether the printer driver settings are given priority over the paper size and type specified in [Paper Settings] in the [Home] screen. If you specify [On] in this setting, the machine will print from the paper source specified by the printer driver, regardless of the paper setting on the machine. Also, if [On] is specified here and the size of the paper loaded differs markedly from that specified in the printer driver settings, you can specify whether printing proceeds anyway or printing is stopped and an error message is displayed.
* Note that specifying [On] in this setting when the paper loaded in the machine does not match the paper specified by the printer driver could lead to paper jams or printing errors.
* Several sheets of paper may be printed even if the machine is configured to cancel printing when an error message is displayed.
[Multi-Purpose Tray]
[Prioritize Driver Settings When Printing]
[Off]
[On]
[Action When Size Mismatch]
[Force Output]
[Display Error]
[Drawer 1]
[Prioritize Driver Settings When Printing]
[Off]
[On]
[Action When Size Mismatch]
[Force Output]
[Display Error]
[Drawer 2]*1
[Prioritize Driver Settings When Printing]
[Off]
[On]
[Action When Size Mismatch]
[Force Output]
[Display Error]
*1 May not be displayed depending on the model, the installed options, and other settings.
Specify the paper size and type to be used when printing from a mobile device or an OS that does not support the printer driver. See below for the papers that can be specified. Usable Paper
Specify whether the machine substitutes A4 size paper for Letter size paper and vice-versa when printing. Specifying [On] in this setting means that if, for example, printing on A4 size paper is specified on the computer and there is only Letter size paper loaded, the job is printed on Letter size paper instead.
* Print settings are specified in an application or printer driver, but this setting can only be specified on the operation panel.
Adjust the toner density used when printing each color. For more precise adjustment, you can adjust the levels of the three density areas for each color in [Fine Adjust].
* Note that you cannot adjust the toner density if [Toner Save] is set to [On].[Toner Save]
* [Density] may not be displayed depending on the model, the installed options, and other settings.
Specify whether to save toner when printing. Specify [On] in this setting when you only want to check the layout or other finishing prior to the final print, such as before printing a very large job.
Specify the mode for printing data such as text, figures, and images with smoother outlines. This is normally set to [Mode 1], which is the best setting for various types of printing. However, if the print results are not satisfactory, try another mode.
Specify [Mode 1] for smooth printing of outlines on darkly colored text or figures.
Specify [Mode 2] for smooth printing of figure outlines and internal halftones.
Specify [Mode 3] for smooth printing of darkly colored text and lines against a colored background.
Specify [Mode 4] for smooth printing of images such as photos or the outlines of figures and text.
Specify [Mode 5] for evenly balanced printing of images and halftones.
Specify [Mode 6] for smooth printing over the entire document.
[Mode 1]
[Mode 2]
[Mode 3]
[Mode 4]
[Mode 5]
[Mode 6]
If [Halftones] is set to [Error Diffusion], all the settings will give the same print results except for [Mode 5]. [Halftones] ([UFR II]) [Halftones] ([Imaging Settings]) [Halftones] ([PDF]) [Halftones] ([XPS])
If [Resolution] is set to [1200 dpi], all the settings will give the same print results except for [Mode 6]. [Resolution]
Specify whether to adjust the printing of text and fine lines so that they appear bold. If you specify [On] in this setting, select what is to be adjusted.
* Specifying [On] in this setting may lead to changes in the print speed or in the image quality.
* Depending on the application used, this setting may not be applied.
Specify smoothing processing that will produce smoother printed outlines for text and graphics (illustrations created in an application). To enable smoothing, set [Advanced Smoothing] to [Level 1]. To increase the smoothing effect, specify [Level 2]. You can also individually specify whether to apply smoothing to graphics and text.
* If you are printing using a printer driver, set [Advanced Smoothing] to [Printer Default] in the printer driver to apply the operation panel settings.
[Advanced Smoothing]
[Off]
[Level 1]
[Level 2]
[Apply to Graphics]*1
[Off]
[On]
[Apply to Text]*1
[Off]
[On]
*1 May not be displayed depending on the model, the installed options, and other settings.
Specify smoothing processing that will produce smoother printed gradations in images such as graphics (illustrations created in an application) and bitmap images. To enable smoothing, set [Gradation Smoothing] to [Level 1]. To increase the smoothing effect, specify [Level 2]. You can also individually specify whether to apply smoothing to graphics and images.
* If you are printing using a printer driver, the [Gradation Smoothing] setting is only applied to graphics data. The smoothing setting in the operation panel is applied to image data.
[Gradation Smoothing]
[Off]
[Level 1]
[Level 2]
[Apply to Graphics]*1
[Off]
[On]
[Apply to Images]*1
[Off]
[On]
*1 May not be displayed depending on the model, the installed options, and other settings.
When using black and white printing for a document that includes color text, specify whether to adjust the text density to make it easier to read.
While this is effective for light-colored text, it has no effect on the following types of data:
Text data drawn as a graphic or image
PDF data
If you specify [Off] in this setting when using black and white printing for a document that includes light-colored text, the text will be printed more faintly and will be more difficult to see than when [On] is specified.
If the text appears enhanced even when [Off] is selected, specify that text smoothing not be used. [Advanced Smoothing]
Specify whether the gutter will be on the long edge or the short edge when the printed document will be bound using a method such as staples. Use this setting in conjunction with the [Gutter] setting to adjust the binding position and margins. [Gutter]
To bind the paper on the long edge, specify [Long Edge] in this setting.
To bind the paper on the short edge, specify [Short Edge] in this setting.
Offset the print position to adjust the width of the margin that will form the gutter. Specify the offset width in 0.01" (0.5 mm) increments in the plus (+) or minus (-) offset direction, in accordance with the edge specified in [Binding Location]. [Binding Location]
If [Binding Location] is set to [Long Edge]
Specify the offset width by selecting a positive (+) value to bind on the left edge of the paper or a negative (-) value to bind on the right edge.
Specified as a positive (+) value
Specified as a negative (-) value
If [Binding Location] is set to [Short Edge]
Specify the offset width by selecting a positive (+) value to bind on the top edge of the paper or a negative (-) value to bind on the bottom edge.
Specified as a positive (+) value
Specified as a negative (-) value
-1.90 to 0.00 to +1.90 (inches) or -50.0 to 00.0 to +50.0 (mm)
Offset the print position of text and images. Use this setting when the printed text and images are shifted towards one edge of the paper or when they extend beyond the print range. Specify the offset width as a positive (+) or negative (-) value in 0.01" (0.5 mm) increments for each paper edge direction and print side.
To Offset Along the Short Edge (Horizontally)
Specify the adjustment width by selecting a positive (+) value to adjust to the right on the paper or a negative (-) value to adjust to the left on the paper.
To Offset Along the Long Edge (Vertically)
Specify the adjustment width by selecting a positive (+) value to adjust down on the paper or a negative (-) value to adjust up on the paper.
-2.00 to 0.00 to +2.00 (inches) or -50.0 to 00.0 to +50.0 (mm)
Specify whether to continue printing if an error occurs during printing. It is recommended that the [Off] setting normally be used so that printing stops when an error occurs.
This should normally be set to [Auto], in which the machine automatically identifies the received print data and switches to the appropriate operating mode. If the machine doesn’t switch to the appropriate operating mode for some reason (such as an unknown print data format), set the operating mode manually.
Specify whether to automatically switch between color printing and black and white printing according to the print data, or use black and white printing for all print data.
Specify whether to give priority to paper feeding from the multi-purpose tray over feeding from the paper drawer when the machine automatically selects the correct paper source for the size of the paper to be printed. If you specify [On] in this setting and the same paper is loaded into both the multi-purpose tray and the paper drawer, paper is fed from the multi-purpose tray.
Specify the print method used to reproduce halftones (intermediate areas between light and dark areas) according to the print data content.
To Print Data with Fine Lines and Small Text (such as CAD Data)
Set [Error Diffusion] to [On].
* Only applicable if [Resolution] is set to [600 dpi]. [Resolution]
* Specifying [On] in this setting may lower the stability of toner fixing and textures.
To Print Other Data Types
Set [Error Diffusion] to [Off] and specify the respective halftone reproduction method in [Resolution/Gradation]. This can be set separately for text, graphics (lines or figures), and images (photos).
Specify [Resolution] for high-resolution printing where text outlines are clear. Suitable for printing data with text and fine lines.
Specify [Gradation] for smooth printing of tones and outlines. Suitable for printing data such as figures that use gradations.
[Error Diffusion]
[Off]
[On]
[Resolution/Gradation]*1
[Text]
[Resolution]
[Gradation]
[Graphics]
[Resolution]
[Gradation]
[Image]
[Resolution]
[Gradation]
*1 May not be displayed depending on the model, the installed options, and other settings.
Specify whether to adjust the color according to the print data.
Specify [General] in this setting to print with the color tones adjusted to suit ordinary documents such as photos or text documents.
Specify [Perceptual] in this setting to print with the color tones adjusted to suit bitmap images so that the printed colors match the colors shown on screen.
Specify [Colorimetric] in this setting to minimize color aberrations when converting RGB data to CMYK data.
Specify [Vivid Photo] in this setting to print with the color tones corrected to give more intense and vivid colors than the [General] setting.
Specify whether to print black or gray RGB data where R=G=B using 1-color black (K) toner. This can be set separately for text, graphics (lines or figures), and images (photos). If [Off] is specified in this setting, black and gray are printed using the four CMYK toner colors.
Select how to correct the color when printing. When you select [Vivid Photo], the color tone is corrected to deeper and more vivid colors than with [General].
Specify whether to print with the print area enlarged so that it occupies the entire paper, leaving no margins around the edges of the paper.
* In some documents, specifying [On] in this setting may lead to images being printed with some of the edges cut off, or to smudging on some parts of the paper.
Specify whether to reduce the size of a multi-page original and print the pages arranged on one sheet of paper. To print multiple pages on one sheet (N on 1), select the number of pages to be combined.
Example: To print a 4-page document on one side of the paper Select [4 on 1].
Specify whether to standardize the thickness of fine lines in printed documents. Specifying [On (Slim)] in this setting will produce finer lines than the [On] setting, but may also cause lines to be too fine or faded.
Specify whether to print black text using 1-color black (K) toner. If you specify [Off] in this setting, documents are printed according to the settings in [Output Profile].[Output Profile]
* This applies to black text where the color information is as follows:
Specify whether overprinting (printing colors on top of each other) is used when black text appears on a color background or is overlaid on a colored figure.
If [Off] is specified
The colored background or figure behind the black text is printed knocked out (left blank) and the black text is then printed into the knocked-out area.
* Specifying [Off] in this setting may result in black being printed paler or a white border appearing around the edges of black text.
If [On] is specified
The colored background or figure is printed and the black text is then printed on top of the color.
* You can specify this setting if the setting for black text is to print using 1-color black (K) toner. [Pure Black Text]
* [Black Overprint] may not be displayed depending on the model, the installed options, and other settings.
Specify the color profile for RGB data that is appropriate for the monitor being used.
Specify [sRGB] in this setting if you are using an sRGB monitor. This adjusts the colors to the industry standard for ordinary Windows monitors so that printed colors match those shown on the monitor.
To ensure no loss in the brightest and darkest areas of the data, specify a value from [Gamma 1.5] to [Gamma 2.4] in this setting. Higher settings produce darker prints.
To convert to CMYK data when no RGB input profile is used, specify [None].
Specify the simulation target used to print CMYK data. The machine converts CMYK data to a device-dependent CMYK color model based on the simulation.
Specify [JapanColor(Canon)] in this setting to print with color tones close to the Japanese standard. The JapanColor profile is applied.
Specify [U.S. Web Coated v1.00(Canon)] in this setting to print with color tones close to the US standard. The U.S. Web Coated profile is applied.
Specify [Euro Standard v1.00(Canon)] in this setting to print with color tones close to the European standard. The Euro Standard profile is applied.
Specify [None] to print without using a CMYK simulation profile. CMYK data is then printed using a device-dependent CMYK color model. Depending on the data, some gradations of dark colors may not be reproduced.
Specify whether to convert gray data to CMYK data using the machine’s grayscale profile.
* Even when [On] is specified in this setting, depending on the [Output Profile] and [Pure Black Text] settings, the data will be printed in 1-color black (K) toner. [Output Profile] [Pure Black Text]
Specify the appropriate profile for the print data. This can be set separately for text, graphics (lines or figures), and images (photos).
Specify [Normal] in this setting to print with the color tones adjusted to closely match the monitor display.
Specify [Photo] in this setting to print with the color tones adjusted to resemble a photo.
Specify [TR Normal] in this setting to adjust the color tones to closely match the monitor display and reproduce black and gray areas as 1-color black (K) toner.
Specify [TR Photo] in this setting to adjust the color tones to resemble a photo and reproduce black and gray areas as 1-color black (K) toner.
[Text]
[Normal]
[Photo]
[TR Normal]
[TR Photo]
[Graphics]
[Normal]
[Photo]
[TR Normal]
[TR Photo]
[Image]
[Normal]
[Photo]
[TR Normal]
[TR Photo]
If any of the following settings is used, the [Output Profile] setting is ignored.
Specify which element is to be prioritized during color adjustment in the [RGB Source Profile]. [RGB Source Profile]
When printing photos or bitmap images, specify [Perceptual] in this setting to prioritize color tones.
When printing artwork and graphs for presentations, specify [Saturation] in this setting to prioritize clarity and vividness.
Specify [Colorimetric] in this setting to reproduce RGB color values as accurately as possible within the scope of the machine to reproduce colors and to minimize color aberrations.
Specify the print method used to reproduce halftones (intermediate areas between light and dark areas) according to the print data content.
To Print Data with Fine Lines and Small Text (such as CAD Data)
Set [Error Diffusion] to [On].
* Only applicable if [Resolution] is set to [600 dpi]. [Resolution]
* Specifying [On] in this setting may lower the stability of toner fixing and textures.
To Print Other Data Types
Set [Error Diffusion] to [Off] and specify the respective halftone reproduction method in [Resolution/Gradation]. This can be set separately for text, graphics (lines or figures), and images (photos).
Specify [Resolution] for high-resolution printing where text outlines are clear. Suitable for printing data with text and fine lines.
Specify [Gradation] for smooth printing of tones and outlines. Suitable for printing data such as figures that use gradations.
[Error Diffusion]
[Off]
[On]
[Resolution/Gradation]*1
[Text]
[Resolution]
[Gradation]
[Graphics]
[Resolution]
[Gradation]
[Image]
[Resolution]
[Gradation]
*1 May not be displayed depending on the model, the installed options, and other settings.
Specify whether to overprint CMYK data as composite output with overprinting specified. Specifying [Off] in this setting prints the image as if overprinting were not specified.
* Overprinting with special colors is not used, even if [On] is specified here.
Specify whether to adjust the color according to the print data.
Specify [General] in this setting to print with the color tones adjusted to suit ordinary documents such as photos or text documents.
Specify [Perceptual] in this setting to print with the color tones adjusted to suit bitmap images so that the printed colors match the colors shown on screen.
Specify [Colorimetric] in this setting to minimize color aberrations when converting RGB data to CMYK data.
Specify [Vivid Photo] in this setting to print with the color tones corrected to give more intense and vivid colors than the [General] setting.
Specify the print method used to reproduce halftones (intermediate areas between light and dark areas) according to the print data content.
To Print Data with Fine Lines and Small Text (such as CAD Data)
Set [Error Diffusion] to [On].
* Only applicable if [Resolution] is set to [600 dpi]. [Resolution]
* Specifying [On] in this setting may lower the stability of toner fixing and textures.
To Print Other Data Types
Set [Error Diffusion] to [Off] and specify the respective halftone reproduction method in [Resolution/Gradation]. This can be set separately for text, graphics (lines or figures), and images (photos).
Specify [Resolution] for high-resolution printing where text outlines are clear. Suitable for printing data with text and fine lines.
Specify [Gradation] for smooth printing of tones and outlines. Suitable for printing data such as figures that use gradations.
[Error Diffusion]
[Off]
[On]
[Resolution/Gradation]*1
[Text]
[Resolution]
[Gradation]
[Graphics]
[Resolution]
[Gradation]
[Image]
[Resolution]
[Gradation]
*1 May not be displayed depending on the model, the installed options, and other settings.
Specify whether to print black or gray RGB data where R=G=B using 1-color black (K) toner. This can be set separately for text, graphics (lines or figures), and images (photos). If [Off] is specified in this setting, black and gray are printed using the four CMYK toner colors.
Specify the conversion method used when printing color data in black and white. This can be set separately for text, graphics (lines or figures), and images (photos).
Specify [sRGB] for black and white printing with smooth gradations to represent different colors.
Specify [NTSC] for black and white printing that looks similar to NTSC television images.
Specify [Uniform RGB] for uniform black and white printing of RGB over the entire document, based on the brightness.
* [Grayscale Conversion] may not be displayed depending on the model, the installed options, and other settings.
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