[PDF] Settings

Settings on this menu specify how to print PDF files that are sent directly to the machine using the Remote UI or command prompt.

NOTE
These settings are only applicable for the PS Printer or PDF Direct Print Printer.

[Paper Save]

[On], [Off]*

This setting specifies whether to output a blank page when there is no data to print on the page.

[On]

A blank page is not output, thus saving paper.

[Off]

A blank page is output.

NOTE
Depending on the content of print data, some pages may not be determined as blank even if nothing is drawn on the print area of those pages.

[Enlarge/Reduce to Fit Size]

[On], [Off]*

This setting enlarges or reduces the original document to match the printable area of the paper size.

[On]

The document is reduced to a page size that fits the paper size if the page size specified in the PDF file is larger than the printable area of the paper size. Conversely, the original document is enlarged to a page size that fills the paper size if the page size specified in the PDF file is smaller than the printable area of the paper size.

NOTE
If you specify [Auto] in [Paper Size] using the Remote UI, this setting is not applied. The PDF file page size is enlarged or reduced with the same ratio for both the length and width.

[Enlarge Print Area]

[On], [Off]*

This setting specifies whether to enlarge the printable area on the paper.

[On]

The printable area is enlarged to the top, bottom, left, and right edges of the paper.

[Off]

The area 4 mm from the top, bottom, left, and right edges of the paper is not printable.

NOTE
If you select [On], images on the edge of the paper may not print properly.

[N on 1]

[Off]*, [2 on 1], [4 on 1], [6 on 1], [8 on 1], [9 on 1], [16 on 1]

You can print several pages of PDF file data on 1 sheet of paper. Multiple pages are printed from (top) left to right.

Example: If 'Vertical' is specified in the PDF file Page Setup.

[Comment Print]

[Off], [Auto]*

This setting specifies whether to print annotations in the PDF file.

[Off]

No annotations are printed.

[Auto]

Only the annotations specified for printing in the PDF file are printed.

[Line Refinement]

[On]*, [On (Slim)], [Off]

This setting determines whether to perform the process for unifying the thickness of fine lines.

[Pure Black Text]

[On]*, [Off]

This setting affects the printout for black (R=G=B=0% or C=M=Y=100%/Bk=N% or C=M=Y=0%/Bk=100%) text on a page. Under most circumstances it is preferable to leave this option set to [On].

[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.

[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].

NOTE
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. This function may not be displayed for some products.

[Pure Black Graphics]

[On], [Off]*

This setting affects the printout for graphics printed in black (R=G=B=0%, C=M=Y=100%/Bk=N% or C=M=Y=0%/Bk=100%) (illustrations created in application software).

[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.

[Off]

Black graphics are printed using CMYK toners based on the settings in the selected Output Profile setting. For some jobs, it is preferable to turn this option [Off].

NOTE
This function may not be displayed for some products.

[Black Overprint]

[On]*, [Off]

It is recommended that this setting is normally set to [On].

[On]

Documents that contain black text or graphics on a color background are printed without "knocking out" (no color printed behind the text or graphics), which reduces the halo effect, a white border around the edge of the text or graphics.

[Off]

Where a document includes black text or graphics on a color background, the background color behind the text or graphics is first "knocked out" (no color printed behind the text or graphics) and the black text or graphics is then printed in the knocked out (white) areas.

The result is that the black text or graphics are printed as a single color (black), which may appear lighter than with the [On] setting. It may also result in a white border (halo) around the text or graphics.

NOTE
This setting is only applied and has an effect on pure black if 'Pure Black Text' or 'Pure Black Graphics' is set to [On]. This function may not be displayed for some products.

[RGB Source Profile]

[sRGB]*, [Gamma 1.5], [Gamma 1.8], [Gamma 2.4], [None], [Download Profile]

This setting allows you to specify the RGB profile (color data represented using the RGB (Red Green Blue) color model) that is appropriate for the characteristics of your monitor. This setting is applied when printing a document containing color images or graphics made by the RGB color model.

[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. The higher the value, the darker the printout.

[None]

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

[Download Profile]

Set this to use profiles downloaded to the machine. Up to 100 profiles can be saved.

IMPORTANT
If the machine receives data with a device independent (CIE based) color space definition, it is color processed with the specified settings. Therefore, 'RGB Source Profile' is not applied by the machine.

NOTE

You can also download the profile from device management software.

Device independent colors are not dependent on any particular device, such as a monitor, and are meant to be true representations of colors as perceived by the human eye. These color representations, called device independent color spaces, result from work carried out by the Commission Internationale d'Eclairage (CIE) and for that reason are also called CIE based color spaces.

If a profile with the name of "None" is downloaded to the machine, the profile is not applied and the [None] setting on the menu is applied.

The control panel settings of the PS printer and the printer driver settings correspond as the following:

Control panel settings	Printer Driver settings
[Gamma 1.5]	Canon HDTV gamma 1.5 Monitor
[Gamma 1.8]	Canon HDTV gamma 1.8 Monitor
[Gamma 2.4]	Canon HDTV gamma 2.4 Monitor

This function may not be displayed for some products.

[CMYK Simulation Profile]

[JapanColor(Canon)], [US Web Ctd(Canon)], [Euro Standard], [None]*, [Download 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)]

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

[US Web Ctd(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]

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.

[Download Profile]

Set this to use profiles downloaded to the machine. Up to 100 profiles can be saved.

IMPORTANT
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.

IMPORTANT

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.

NOTE
You can also download the profile from device management software. When [None] is selected, areas of dark color may be blotchy depending on the data. If a profile with the name of "None" is downloaded to the machine, the profile is not applied and the [None] setting on the menu is applied. This function may not be displayed for some products.

[Use Grayscale Profile]

[On], [Off]*

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

[On]

Device dependent gray data is converted into CMYK data using the 'Grayscale Profile' of the machine. The data may be reproduced using only black (Bk) toner, depending on settings such as the 'Output Profile' or the 'Pure Black Text' setting.

[Off]

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

[Output Profile]

[Text]: [Normal], [Photo], [TR Normal], [TR Photo]*, [Download Profile]

[Graphics]: [Normal], [Photo], [TR Normal], [TR Photo]*, [Download Profile]

[Image]: [Normal], [Photo], [TR Normal], [TR Photo]*, [Download 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.

Settings can be applied separately for text, graphics, and image data.

[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 prints black and grey data (comprised of equal red, green, and blue components) using only black (Bk) toner.

[TR Photo]

This setting prints the colors close to photographic prints, and prints black and grey data (comprised of equal red, green, and blue components) using only black (Bk) toner.

[Download Profile]

Set this to use profiles downloaded to the machine. Up to 100 profiles can be saved.

NOTE
You can also download the profile from device management software. If [None] is selected for the 'RGB Source Profile' or 'CMYK Simulation Profile', or if [Off] is selected for 'Use Grayscale Profile', an Output Profile setting is not applied to device dependent color data. This function may not be displayed for some products.

[Matching Method]

[Perceptual]*, [Saturation], [Colorimetric]

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]

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.

When setting this from the control panel, specify the following settings to match the settings of the printer driver.

Printer driver settings		Control panel settings
100% GCR Profile	RGB Matching Method	Output Profile	Matching Method
On	General	TR Photo	Perceptual
On	Perceptual	TR Normal	Perceptual
On	Colorimetric	TR Normal/TR Photo	Colorimetric
On	Vivid Photo	TR Photo	Saturation
On	General	Photo	Perceptual
Off	Perceptual	Normal	Perceptual
Off	Colorimetric	Normal/Photo	Colorimetric
Off	Vivid Photo	Photo	Saturation

NOTE
If [None] is selected for the 'RGB Source 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. This function may not be displayed for some products.

[Halftones]

[Error Diffusion (600dpi Only)]: [On], [Off]*

[Text]: [Resolution]*, [Gradation]

[Graphics]: [Resolution], [Gradation]*

[Image]: [Resolution], [Gradation]*

This setting specifies how to express halftones.
Settings can be applied separately for text, graphics, and image data.

[Error Diffusion (600dpi Only)]

If you set this to [On], [Text], [Graphics], and [Image] are all set to [Error Diffusion (600dpi Only)] and [Resolution] and [Gradation] cannot be selected.
If you set this to [Off], [Text], [Graphics], and [Image] are not set to [Error Diffusion (600dpi Only)] and [Resolution] and [Gradation] can be selected.

This mode is suitable for printing data with text and thin lines and the curved lines of CAD data, etc.

NOTE
The stability of the texture and fixed toner may be reduced when this mode is used.

[Resolution]

A dither pattern that gives priority to the resolution of the images is used. This helps eliminate the appearance of jagged or uneven lines along the edges of objects and is best for printing standard text and graphics.

[Gradation]

A dither pattern that gives priority to the appearance of smooth changes in tone is used. This is best for reproducing images with delicate gradations or changes of tone.

[Brightness]

85% to 115%; 100%*

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.

NOTE
This function is only available if 'Toner Save' is set to [Off].

[Composite Overprint]

[On], [Off]*

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.

NOTE
This setting is only available for data having the overprint attribute set. This setting does not apply overprinting to spot colors. This function may not be displayed for some products.

[Grayscale Conversion]

[sRGB], [NTSC]*, [Uniform RGB]

You can select ways to convert color values to a grayscale value when you print color print data.

[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.

NOTE
This section describes the settings to convert the color data into grayscale data. This setting is invalid for black-and-white data. If the color mode is set to [Auto (Color/B&W)], this setting is invalid.