User GuideP 501/502

Print Quality

Resolution:

Select the output resolution setting.

Default: [600 dpi]

Print Mode:

Specify whether or not to reduce toner consumption when a print job is performed.

Default: [Off]

Image Smoothing:

Specify whether or not to perform image smoothing, or specify the threshold resolution to apply smoothing.

Default: [Off]

Dithering:

Select a dithering pattern appropriate for the document.

  • Auto

    Automatically configures the best dithering method depending on the document you want to print.

  • Photographic

    Performs dithering using a pattern appropriate for photographs.

  • Text

    Performs dithering using a pattern appropriate for text.

  • User Setting

    Select this when you print images set in half tone in your application. You can use this setting only when Adobe PostScript 3 unit is installed.

  • Reduce Missing Colors and Blurring

    Performs dithering using a pattern appropriate for thin lines and small fonts.

Default: [Auto]