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Fine-tuning the image quality according to the original ([Quality Adjustment])

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2.4 Useful printing functions 2 Fine-tuning the image quality according to the original ([Quality Adjustment]) You can fine-tune the color image quality according to the original. For example, you can increase the vividness or reduce the color difference. 1 In the [Quality] tab, click [Quality Adjustment]. 2 Adjust the brightness and contrast to fit the original. % When the PS/XPS driver is used, you can adjust only the brightness. 3 Click [OK]. Tips This function is only available for the Windows printer driver. Selecting the optimum color representation for the original ([Color Settings]) Select the optimum settings for an original such as photos or presentation materials to print it at the optimum image quality level. In [Color Settings] of the [Quality] tab, select the optimum color setting mode to fit the original. If necessary, you can specify the color representation method for each object (image, text, or graphics) in an original in detail. [Print Functions] 2-36

Section	Page
Table of contents	2
1 Printer Functions	8
1.1 Overview of printer functions	8
1.2 System requirements	9
For Windows	9
For Mac OS	9
1.3 Cable connection ports of this machine	10
2 Printing in the Windows Environment	12
2.1 Preparation for printing (network connection)	12
2.1.1 Overview	12
2.1.2 Before installing the printer driver (for administrators)	12
Checking a LAN cable for connection	12
Checking the network settings	12
Configuring the network printing environment	13
Allowing device information to be acquired from the printer driver	13
2.1.3 Easy installation of the printer driver	13
Preparing CD-ROM disks for the printer driver	14
Checking the printer driver type	14
Checking the operating systems supported by the printer driver	15
Installation procedure	16
2.1.4 Initializing the printer driver	18
Configuring the optional environment of this machine	18
Change the default print settings	18
2.2 Preparation for printing (USB connection)	19
2.2.1 Overview	19
2.2.2 Easy installation of the printer driver	19
Preparing the printer driver CD-ROM	19
Checking the printer driver type	20
Checking the operating systems supported by the printer driver	20
Changing the installation settings (Windows 7/8/8.1/Server 2008 R2/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2)	21
Installation procedure	22
2.2.3 Initializing the printer driver	24
Configuring the optional environment of this machine	24
Change the default print settings	24
2.3 How to print	25
2.3.1 Printing operation flow	25
2.3.2 Easily recalling frequently used print settings	25
Registering the frequently used setting	25
Customizing the setting window	27
2.4 Useful printing functions	28
2.4.1 Changing the paper size or type	28
Enlarging or reducing to the paper size ([Paper Size])	28
Enlarging or reducing by the desired zoom ratio ([Zoom])	28
Printing on paper of a special size ([Original Size])	29
Specifying the paper type ([Paper Type])	29
Specifying the paper tray ([Paper Tray])	30
Printing on postcards	30
2.4.2 Printing multiple sets of copies	31
Specifying the number of copies ([Copies])	31
Printing on a set basis ([Collate]/[Offset])	31
2.4.3 Saving the number of printed sheets	32
Printing multiple pages on the same side of a single sheet ([Combination])	32
Copying on both sides of paper ([2-Sided])	32
Skipping blank pages ([Skip Blank Pages])	33
2.4.4 Adjusting the layout	33
Printing in a booklet format ([Booklet])	33
Adding a margin on pages ([Binding Margin])	34
Printing a poster-sized image ([Combination])	35
Rotating the image 180 degrees ([Rotate 180])	36
Fine-tuning the print position ([Image Shift])	36
2.4.5 Stapling printed materials	37
Stapling ([Staple])	37
2.4.6 Adding a text or image to the original	37
Adding a water mark ([Watermark])	37
Registering or editing a watermark	38
Composing an overlay image ([Print in Overlay])	39
Creating an overlay image on the computer	40
Adding distribution control numbers ([Distribution Control Number])	41
Adding date and time ([Date/Time])	41
Adding page numbers ([Page Number])	42
2.4.7 Deterring unauthorized copying	43
Printing a concealed security watermark ([Copy Protect])	43
Configuring the print settings for Copy Protect	43
2.4.8 Inserting paper into the original	44
Inserting a front or back cover ([Front Cover] / [Back Cover])	44
Inserting a separator page ([Separator Page])	44
2.4.9 Specifying the color and image quality	45
Selecting printing colors ([Select Color])	45
Specifying the printing resolution ([Resolution])	45
Fine-tuning the image quality according to the original ([Quality Adjustment])	46
Selecting the optimum color representation for the original ([Color Settings])	46
Specifying the density of a graphic pattern ([Pattern])	47
Specifying the compression ratio of a graphic image ([Image Compression])	48
Making the image glossy ([Glossy Mode])	48
Saving the toner consumption ([Toner Save])	49
Sharpening the border between texts ([Edge Strength])	49
Specifying the font processing method ([Font Settings])	49
2.4.10 Printing Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint data	50
Printing multiple Excel sheets at one time	50
Composing and printing an image correctly in PowerPoint	51
Preventing failure in printing thin lines ([Thin Line Support])	51
2.5 Printing options	52
2.5.1 Making a trial printing for only one copy ([Proof then Print])	52
Proof then Print	52
How to print from the computer	52
Operations on this machine	52
2.5.2 Printing highly confidential documents ([Secured Job])	53
Secured Job	53
How to print from the computer	53
Operations on this machine	54
2.5.3 Saving an original on the HDD of this machine ([Store Job] / [Print and Hold])	55
Store Job	55
How to print from the computer	55
Using the saved data	55
2.5.4 Attaching authentication information	56
Printing when authentication is set	56
Operations required to use this function	57
How to print from the computer	57
2.5.5 Printing at the same time as authentication (ID & Print)	58
ID & Print	58
How to print from the computer	59
Operations on this machine (Printing simultaneously with login)	59
Operations on this machine (Printing only specific data)	60
2.6 Printer driver setting items	62
2.6.1 [Properties] window of the printer driver	62
How to display the [Properties] window	62
Tabs provided by Windows	64
2.6.2 Available operations in the [Configure] tab	65
2.6.3 Available operations in the [Settings] tab	65
2.6.4 [Printing Preferences] window of the printer driver	66
How to display the [Printing Preferences] window	66
Items common to each tab	69
2.6.5 Available operations in [Advanced]	69
2.6.6 Available operations in [My Tab]	69
2.6.7 Available operations in [Basic]	70
2.6.8 Available operations in the [Layout] tab	71
2.6.9 Available operations in the [Finish] tab	72
2.6.10 Available operations in the [Cover Mode] tab	72
2.6.11 Available operations in the [Stamp/Composition] tab	72
2.6.12 Available operations in the [Quality] tab	73
2.6.13 Available operations in the [Other] tab	74
2.7 Uninstalling the printer driver	75
Using the deletion program	75
Uninstall using the installer	75
3 Printing in the Mac OS Environment	77
3.1 Preparation for printing (Bonjour connection)	77
3.1.1 Overview	77
3.1.2 Before setting up the computer (for administrators)	77
Checking a LAN cable for connection	77
Configuring the Bonjour settings	77
3.1.3 Setting up the computer	78
Preparing the printer driver CD-ROM	78
Checking the operating systems supported by the printer driver	78
Installing the printer driver	79
Configuring connection using Bonjour (Mac OS X 10.4 or later)	79
Configuring connection using Rendezvous (Mac OS X 10.3)	80
3.1.4 Initializing the printer driver	81
Configuring the optional environment of this machine	81
Changing the default print settings	82
3.2 Preparation for printing (USB connection)	83
3.2.1 Overview	83
3.2.2 Setting up the computer	83
Preparing the printer driver CD-ROM	83
Checking the operating systems supported by the printer driver	83
Installing the printer driver	84
Configuring USB connection settings (Mac OS X 10.5 or later)	84
Configuring USB connection settings (Mac OS X 10.4)	85
Configuring USB connection settings (Mac OS X 10.3)	86
3.2.3 Initializing the printer driver	86
Configuring the optional environment of this machine	86
Change the default print settings	87
3.3 How to print	88
3.3.1 Printing operation flow	88
3.3.2 Registering frequently used print settings	88
3.4 Useful printing functions	90
3.4.1 Changing the paper size or type	90
Enlarging or reducing by the desired zoom ratio ([Scale:])	90
Printing on custom size paper ([Page Setup])	90
Specifying the paper type ([Paper Type:])	91
Specifying the paper tray ([Paper Feed])	91
Enlarging or reducing to the nearest page size ([Nearest Size and Scale])	91
3.4.2 Printing multiple sets of copies	92
Specifying the number of copies ([Copies:])	92
Printing on a set basis ([Collate]/[Offset])	92
3.4.3 Saving the number of printed sheets	92
Copying on both sides of paper ([2-Sided])	92
Printing multiple pages on the same side of a single sheet ([Pages per Sheet:])	93
3.4.4 Adjusting the layout	93
Reversing the left and right sides ([Flip horizontally])	93
Rotating a print image 180 degrees ([Reverse page orientation])	93
3.4.5 Stapling printed materials	94
Stapling ([Staple:])	94
3.4.6 Inserting a front cover	94
Inserting a front cover ([Paper Feed])	94
Printing a message on a cover page ([Cover Page])	94
3.4.7 Specifying the color and image quality	95
Printing with gray scale ([Color as Grayscale])	95
Fine-tuning the brightness to fit the original ([Brightness:])	95
Specifying the printing resolution ([Resolution:])	95
Selecting the optimum color representation for the original ([Color Settings:])	96
Making the image glossy ([Glossy Mode])	97
Saving the toner consumption ([Toner Save])	97
Increasing the legibility of small or faint text ([Edge Strength:])	97
3.4.8 Using a color profile	98
Registering a color profile on this machine	98
Adding a color profile to the printer driver	98
3.5 Printing options	100
3.5.1 Making a trial printing for only one copy ([Proof then Print])	100
Proof then Print	100
How to print from the computer	100
Operations on this machine	100
3.5.2 Printing a highly confidential original ([Secured Job])	101
Secured Job	101
How to print from the computer	101
Operations on this machine	102
3.5.3 Attaching authentication information	103
Printing when authentication is set	103
How to print from the computer	103
3.5.4 Printing at the same time as authentication ([ID & Print])	104
ID & Print	104
How to print from the computer	104
Operations on this machine (Printing simultaneously with login)	105
Operations on this machine (Printing only specific data)	105
3.6 Printer driver setting items	107
3.6.1 [Page Setup] window of the printer driver	107
How to display the [Page Setup] window	107
Available operations in [Page Attributes]	107
3.6.2 [Print] window of the printer driver	107
How to display the [Print] window	107
Items common to each window	108
3.6.3 Available operations in [Layout]	108
3.6.4 Available operations in [Scheduler]	109
3.6.5 Available operations in [Paper Handling]	109
3.6.6 Available operations in [ColorSync]	109
3.6.7 Available operations in [Color Matching]	110
3.6.8 Available operations in [Cover Page]	110
3.6.9 Available operations in [Error Handling]	110
3.6.10 Available operations in [Paper Feed]	110
3.6.11 Available operations in [Color Options]	111
3.6.12 Available operations in [Security]	111
3.6.13 Available operations in [Printer Features]	112
3.6.14 Available operations in [Supply Levels]	112
3.6.15 Available operations in [Summary]	112
3.7 Uninstalling the printer driver	113
4 Printing without Using the Printer Driver	115
4.1 Directly printing from the computer (Direct Print)	115
Direct Print	115
How to use Direct Print	115
4.2 Printing directly from a USB memory device	116
Printing from a USB memory device	116
Supported USB memory devices	116
Printing procedure	116
4.3 Printing from an AirPrint-compatible terminal (AirPrint)	118
AirPrint	118
Operations Required to Use this Function (For the Administrator)	118
Using an iOS terminal for printing	118
Using Mac for printing	119
4.4 Printing from an Android terminal (Mopria print)	120
the Mopria Print Function	120
Operations Required to Use this Function (For the Administrator)	120
How to Print	120
4.5 Using Wi-Fi Direct for printing	121
Wi-Fi Direct	121
Machine side: Steps required to use this function (for the administrator)	121
Terminal side: Operations required to use this function	121
Using a mobile terminal for printing	121
Using a computer for printing	121