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Pattern Scaling, Inversion Settings, Optimization Settings, Graphics Settings

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KX DRIVER Imaging Pattern Scaling Pattern scaling is a feature that can help improve visual compatibility between screen and print output. Graphics objects, such as a shape or a path, often include patterns and fills that are composed of collections of printed dots. A pattern is a planned or random repetition of colors, shapes, lines, values, and textures to create a visual arrangement. A fill is the application of a color or grayscale to a graphics object. If printed patterns and fills do not match the appearance of that on the screen, use Pattern scaling to select a different density of printed dots. In the Imaging tab, click Graphics to open the Graphics settings dialog box and access the Pattern scaling settings. Auto (default setting) This setting prints patterns and fills to match the on-screen appearance. Coarse This setting prints patterns and fills with the fewest number of lines, patterns, or dots. Coarse is the same as Auto when PCL XL or PCL 5e is selected in the PDL Settings dialog box. Medium This setting prints patterns and fills with a greater number of lines, patterns or dots than the Coarse setting. Medium is the same as Auto when KPDL is selected in the PDL Settings dialog box. Fine This setting prints patterns and fills with the greatest number of lines, patterns, or dots. Printed patterns and fills may appear more dense than the on-screen appearance. Inversion Settings Inversion is the opposite of the normal order, arrangement, or position of an image or printed content. In the Imaging tab, click Graphics to open the Graphics settings dialog box and access the Inversion options. The settings are available when KPDL is selected in the PDL Settings dialog box. Reverse image This setting prints images like a photo negative, reversing black and white areas of the image. Mirror print This setting prints the page content backwards, as it would appear in a mirror image. Optimization Settings Optimization is a process or methodology of improving a printing system's function or effectiveness. In Imaging > Graphics Settings, select Optimization settings. The settings are available when KPDL is selected in the PDL Settings dialog box. Fast printing This setting increases print speed and decreases spool size. It delivers images in binary format. It can be used for most everyday printing needs. Document portability 6-5

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
1 Installation	7
Preparing to Install the Driver	7
Selecting an Installation Method	7
Installing Utilities	8
Upgrading Driver Components	8
Express Installation	8
Installing in Express Mode	8
Custom Installation	10
Installing in Custom Mode with a Network Connection using Discover	10
Installing in Custom Mode with a USB Connection using Discover	11
Installing in Custom Mode with a Network Connection using Custom Select	13
Installing in Custom Mode with a USB Connection using Custom Select	14
Optional Printer Components	15
Installing Optional Printer Components	15
The Add Printer Wizard	16
Installing a Printer Driver in Windows 7 and Windows Vista	16
Installing a Printer Driver in Windows XP and Windows 2000	16
Printer Driver Settings Access	17
Changing the Default Driver Settings	17
2 Device Settings	18
Accessing Device Settings	18
Device Options	19
Setting Device Options	19
Auto Configure	19
Enabling Auto Configuration	19
Memory	20
Setting the Memory	20
Administrator Settings	20
User Login	20
User Login Options	21
Printing with User Login	21
Job Accounting	22
Job Accounting Options	22
Printing with Job Accounting	23
Show Quick Print Tab	23
Send Count Information	24
Send Application Name	24
Administrator Password	24
Setting the Administrator Password	24
Clearing the Administrator Password	24
Associate Profile with Application	25
Lock Settings	25
Lock Settings Options	25
SNMP	26
SNMPv3 Options	26
Selecting SNMP Settings	27
User Settings	27
Identification	27
Setting User Identification	27
Units	28
Selecting a Unit of Measurement	28
Language Preference	28
Setting Language Preference	28
PDL (Page Description Language)	28
PDL Options	28
PDL Settings	29
Selecting a PDL	30
PDF	30
PDF Options	30
Printing and Saving to PDF	32
XPS Driver	32
Compatibility Settings	33
Media Source Enumeration	33
Setting Media Sources	33
Ignore Application Collation	33
Selecting Printer Driver Collation	33
Combine Source and Media Type Lists	34
Creating a Combined Source List	34
Removing a Plug-in	34
3 Quick Print	35
Quick Print Options	35
Common Printing Options	35
Collate	36
Duplex Printing	36
Multiple Pages per Sheet	37
Edit Quick Print	37
Editing Quick Print Options	37
Profile Options	38
Selecting Profiles	38
Saving a Profile	38
Editing a Profile	39
Deleting a Profile	39
Importing a Profile	39
Exporting a Profile	39
Application Based Printing	40
Adding an Association	40
Editing an Association	40
Deleting an Association	41
4 Basic	42
Basic Paper Settings	42
Source and Media Types	43
Print Size and Page Size	43
Creating a Custom Page Size	44
Printing with Custom Size Pages	44
Duplex Printing	44
Printing in Duplex Mode	45
Collate	45
Printing Collated Documents	46
Quality	46
Print Preview	46
Previewing a Print Job	46
Kyocera Logo	47
Displaying Version Information	47
Displaying Plug-in Information	47
5 Layout	48
Multiple Pages per Sheet	48
Printing Multiple Pages per Sheet	48
Scaling	49
Setting Scaling on the Page	49
Gutter	49
Creating a Gutter	49
Booklet	50
Printing a Booklet	50
Poster	50
Printing a Poster	51
6 Imaging	53
Print Quality and Custom Quality	53
Selecting Print Quality	53
Selecting EcoPrint	54
Half Speed Mode	54
Fonts	54
Font Settings	55
Selecting Font Settings	55
Font Substitution	55
Setting Font Substitution	56
Disable Device Fonts	56
Disabling Device Fonts	56
Graphics	56
Selecting Graphics Settings	56
Pattern Scaling	57
Inversion Settings	57
Optimization Settings	57
CIE Optimization	58
Halftone Screen	58
Setting the Halftone Screen	58
Adjusting Grayscale	59
Selecting Text and Graphics Effects	59
7 Publishing	61
Cover Mode	61
Printing Covers	61
Cover Mode Options	62
Choosing Cover Media	65
Page Insert	65
Printing Page Inserts	65
Page Insertion Options	66
Transparency Interleaving	67
Interleaving Transparencies	67
8 Advanced	68
Prologue/Epilogue	68
Selecting a Prologue/Epilogue File	68
Editing a Prologue/Epilogue File	69
Deleting a Prologue/Epilogue File	69
Assigning a Prologue/Epilogue File	69
Unassigning a Prologue/Epilogue File	69
Specifying the Insertion Point	70
Watermark	70
Adding or Editing a Watermark	71
Selecting Pages for Watermark	72
Security Watermark	72
Adding or Editing a Security Watermark	73
Adjusting Security Watermark Calibration	74
Selecting Pages for Security Watermark	75
Configuring Status Monitor	75
Setting Status Monitor Preferences	76
EMF Spooling	77
Selecting EMF Spooling	77
Enable Client Profile	77
9 Profiles	79
Saving a Profile	79
Editing a Profile	80
Deleting a Profile	80
Importing a Profile	80
Exporting a Profile	81
Application Based Printing	81
Adding an Association	81
Editing an Association	82
Deleting an Association	82

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Imaging

Pattern Scaling

Pattern scaling

is a feature that can help improve visual compatibility between

screen and print output. Graphics objects, such as a shape or a path, often

include patterns and fills that are composed of collections of printed dots. A

pattern is a planned or random repetition of colors, shapes, lines, values, and

textures to create a visual arrangement. A fill is the application of a color or

grayscale to a graphics object. If printed patterns and fills do not match the

appearance of that on the screen, use

Pattern scaling

to select a different

density of printed dots.

In the

Imaging

tab, click

Graphics

to open the

Graphics settings

dialog box

and access the

Pattern scaling

settings.

Auto

(default setting)

This setting prints patterns and fills to match the on-screen appearance.

Coarse

This setting prints patterns and fills with the fewest number of lines, patterns,

or dots. Coarse is the same as Auto when

PCL XL

PCL 5e

is selected in

the

PDL Settings

dialog box.

Medium

This setting prints patterns and fills with a greater number of lines, patterns

or dots than the Coarse setting. Medium is the same as Auto when

KPDL

selected in the

PDL Settings

dialog box.

Fine

This setting prints patterns and fills with the greatest number of lines,

patterns, or dots. Printed patterns and fills may appear more dense than the

on-screen appearance.

Inversion Settings

Inversion is the opposite of the normal order, arrangement, or position of an

image or printed content.

In the

Imaging

tab, click

Graphics

to open the

Graphics settings

dialog box

and access the

Inversion options

. The settings are available when

KPDL

selected in the

PDL Settings

dialog box.

Reverse image

This setting prints images like a photo negative, reversing black and white

areas of the image.

Mirror print

This setting prints the page content backwards, as it would appear in a mirror

image.

Optimization Settings

Optimization

is a process or methodology of improving a printing system's

function or effectiveness.

Imaging

Graphics Settings

, select

Optimization

settings. The settings

are available when

KPDL

is selected in the

PDL Settings

dialog box.

Fast printing

This setting increases print speed and decreases spool size. It delivers

images in binary format. It can be used for most everyday printing needs.

Document portability

KX DRIVER

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