[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 may occur.
[Drawer 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. 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.
[Drawer 1] [Off] [On] |
[Envelope 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.
[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 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.
* This setting is also effective for 1-sided printing.
[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. In this case, selecting [Mode 1] may improve the print results. If that does not work, try selecting [Mode 2] and then [Mode 3].
* Enabling this setting may reduce the density or create fading in a humid environment.
[Off] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] |
[Reduce Ghosting 1]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]If you print on small-sized paper and then continue printing on a larger sized paper, ghost images may appear in the unprinted sections of the paper. In this case, selecting [On] may improve the print results.
* When you select [On], the printing speed may decrease.
[Off] [On] |
[Prevent Fogging]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]White (blank) areas in the printed image may be darkened. If so, specifying [On] may correct the problem.
* When you select [On], the print density may decrease.
[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] |
[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] |
[Talc Paper Mode]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]When you use very dusty paper, the printed image may be faded, or streaks may appear in the image. In this case, selecting [On] may improve the print results.
*When you select [On], the print quality may be affected.
[Off] [On] |
[Correct Blurry Image for Copy]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]Depending on the paper type and operating environment, copied text or images may appear blurry. In this case, selecting [Mode 1] may improve the copy results. If that does not work, try selecting [Mode 2] and then [Mode 3].
[Off] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] |
[Correct Blurry Image]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]Smudges may appear on the printed paper. In this case, selecting [Mode 1] may improve the print results. If that does not work, try selecting [Mode 2].
[Off] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] |
[Transfer Adjustment Mode]
[Menu] [Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]
[Adjustment/Maintenance] [Adjust Image Quality] [Special Processing]Depending on the paper used, printing may appear uneven with printing in a humid environment. In this case, selecting [Mode 1] may improve the print results. If that does not work, try selecting [Mode 2].
* When this setting is enabled, the print density may vary in an environment with low humidity.
[Off] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] |
[Reduce Faint Print After Replacing 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 cartridge and being able to print.
[Off] [On] |