[Print Quality]
Adjust the print quality, such as the density and resolution, according to the data to be printed and the purpose of printing.
* Values in red text indicate the default setting for each item.
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[Print Quality]
Configure this setting to smooth the jagged outlines of characters and graphics. When [On] is selected, smoothing is performed before printing.
NOTE
The function is not available if 'Resolution' is set to [1200 dpi].
The results of image refinement may be different depending on the types of characters and graphics you want to print.
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[Print Quality]
Adjust the toner density when printing.
* When [Toner Save] is set to [On], you cannot adjust the toner density.
[Toner Save][

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[Function Settings]

[Printer]

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[Print Quality]
Adjust the toner density for printing, by setting the levels of the three density areas.
* When [Toner Save] is set to [On], you cannot make fine adjustments to the toner density.
[Toner Save][High]/[Medium]/[Low] -8 to 0 to +8 |
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[Print Quality]
Set whether to save toner while printing.
Select [On] when you want to check the layout and finishing before printing, such as when you print a large job.
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[Printer Settings]

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[Print Quality]
Set whether to use a uniform thickness for fine lines when printing.
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[Print Quality]
Configure this setting to adjust the thickness of horizontal lines to express fine lines and small characters more clearly. The higher the level number, the thicker the horizontal lines printed.
[Off], [Level 1], [Level 2], [Level 3], [Level 4] |
NOTE
This setting is also available when 'Line Refinement' is set to [On] in the printer driver.
With this setting, horizontal lines are based on the direction in which the paper is fed.
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[Printer]

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[Print Quality]
Configure this setting to adjust the thickness of vertical lines to express fine lines and small characters more clearly. The higher the level number, the thicker the vertical lines printed.
[Off], [Level 1], [Level 2], [Level 3], [Level 4] |
NOTE
This setting is also available when 'Line Refinement' is set to [On] in the printer driver.
With this setting, vertical lines are based on the direction in which the paper is fed.
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Settings/Registration]

[Function Settings]

[Printer]

[Printer Settings]

[Custom Settings]

[Print Quality]
Set the resolution to be used for print data processing.
To print at a higher resolution, select [1200 dpi].
However, select [600 dpi] when you print on Long Sheet paper. If you select [1200 dpi], printing cannot be performed because the machine does not have enough memory for processing.
* This setting is applied when you print in PCL6 or PS mode or use Direct Print.