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Adjusting the Image Density

You can adjust the image density using the control panel if the image density is not appropriate.

Important

  • Extreme settings may create printouts that appear dirty.

  • Image Density settings should be made from the application or the printer driver whenever possible.

1Press the [Menu] key.

Menu key illustration

The [Menu] screen appears.

2Press the [Up arrow key] or [Down arrow key] key to display [Maintenance], and then press the [Sharp Enter] key.

Display screen illustration

3Press the [Up arrow key] or [Down arrow key] key to display [Image Density], and then press the [Sharp Enter] key.

Display screen illustration

4Press the [Up arrow key] or [Down arrow key] key to specify the image density, and then press the [Sharp Enter] key.

Display screen illustration

You can specify the image density in the range of -6 to +3.

5Press the [Menu] key.

The initial screen appears.

Note

  • To maintain a darker image under high volume printing conditions, Selecting 3 from the control panel is highly recommended.

  • You can adjust the image density in seven steps from -6 to +3. Increasing the value makes the printouts darker and decreasing the value makes the printouts lighter.