Selecting the Original Type

Select an original type that is suitable for your originals.

There are five original types available:

Text

For originals that contain mainly text or printed characters.

Text / Photo

For originals that contain both text and photographs or pictures.

Photo

For photographs or pictures.

Pale

For originals that have lighter lines written in pencil, or faintly copied slips.

Generation Copy

For originals that are copied. The copy image can be reproduced sharply and clearly.

When you select [Text / Photo] or [Photo], you can specify the type of photo from the following:

Glossy Photo: Use when copying developed photographs
Printed Photo: Use when copying photographs or pictures that are printed on paper (e.g. magazines)
Copied Photo: Use when copying copies or originals generated by color copiers

Pressing [Original Types Guidance] on the [Photo Type] screen displays explanations about the types of originals.

Select the original type.

Operation panel screen illustration

If the shaded parts of your copies appear uneven, select [Text] or [Photo] for a smoother printout.
You can change the settings for original types shown on the initial screen under [General Features] in User Tools. For details, see General Features.
You can select whether or not to display the keys for the original on the initial screen under [Original Type Display] in User Tools. For details, see General Features.