» 4. Driver UI Settings » [Quality] Sheet
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[Quality] Sheet
The [Quality] sheet enables you to set the print quality functions of the printer driver. It is displayed by clicking the [Properties] button in the [cngplp] dialog box and clicking the [Quality] tab (see "Printing Using the Driver UI").
[Resolution]
Specifies print resolution. Only the resolution settings that the printer you are using is capable of are displayed. If the resolution of the printer is fixed, these settings are not displayed.
[1200 dpi]
Prints at 1200 dpi, which produces a higher quality printout.
[600 dpi]
Prints at 600dpi.
[Color Mode]
Sets switching between color output and black and white output. This setting is only displayed for color printers.
[Black and White]
Prints color originals using black ink only.
[Color]
Prints in four color CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black).
[Auto Detect]
Automatically switches between color and black and white according to the type of original.
[Color Halftones]
Sets the type of dither pattern used when printing halftone data.
[Printer Default]
Uses the printer setting.
[Resolution]
Prints the highest quality text and photo images. Produces the best results for most print jobs.
[Gradation]
Provides halftone processing giving priority to gradation. Produces the best results for documents with graphics and CG's with many gradations.
[Colortone]
Reduces the differences in the hues of color when multiple photo or image originals printed.
[B & W Halftones]
Sets the type of halftone processing used when printing halftone data.
[Printer Default]
Uses the printer setting.
[Resolution]
Prints the highest quality text and photo images. Produces the best results for most print jobs.
[Gradation]
Provides halftone processing giving priority to gradation. Produces the best results for documents with graphics and CG's with many gradations.
[Colortone]
Reduces the differences in the hues of color when multiple photo or image originals printed.
[Toner Density]
Enables you to save toner when printing, and to print with low toner density required for code recognition.
[Toner Save]
Specifies the toner saving mode of the printer.
[Printer Default]
Prints according to the printer control panel setting.
[On]
Enables toner save mode.
[Off]
Disables toner save mode.
[Line Control]
Specifies the method for line control.
[Printer Default]
Uses the printer setting.
[Resolution Priority]
Provides line control giving priority to resolution.
[Gradation Priority]
Provides line control giving priority to gradation.
[Image Refinement]
Specifies a function that performs a smoothing process that reduces aliasing in characters and drawings when printing.
[Printer Default]
Prints according to the control panel setting of the printer.
[On]
Enables image refinement.
[Off]
Disables image refinement.
[Line Refinement]
Specifies the thin line rectifying and thickening function of the printer.
[Printer Default]
Prints according to the control panel setting of the printer.
[On]
Enables line refinement.
[Off]
Disables line refinement.
[Advanced Smoothing]
Creates smooth outlines in graphics and text that normally appear jagged when printed.
[Printer Default]
Prints according to the printer control panel setting.
[Off]
Disables advanced smoothing.
[Smooth 1]
Specifies low-level smoothing.
[Smooth 2]
Specifies high-level smoothing.
[Sharpness]
Enables the sharpness adjustment function for adjusting the sharpness of images when printing.
When this setting has been selected, you cannot select [Use Secure Watermark Function of Device]/[Use Secure Printing Function of Device] in the [Finishing Details] dialog box of the [Finishing] sheet.
[Printer Default]
Uses the printer's default setting.
[-3] - [3]
Select a value from -3 (soft) to 3 (sharp).
[Profile Settings]
Sets functions relating to profiles.
[Source Profile]
Sets reference input profiles for CMS processing. Can only be selected for color functions that support VIVID Photo.
[Matching Method]
Sets the rendering style for CMS processing. Can only be selected for color functions that support VIVID Photo.
[OK]
Enables the settings for only the current print job.
[Restore Defaults]
Returns all the settings to their defaults.
[Cancel]
Cancels the settings you have made and closes the detailed settings dialog box.
NOTE
Depending on the printer model you are using, some items may not be available.
Depending on your screen resolution settings, the buttons at the bottom of the printer driver screen may not be displayed. If this is the case, drag the driver screen while holding down the Alt key to display the buttons.