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[Advanced Options] Window

You can set the printer's advanced functions.

Function

Option

Description

[Paper Size]

All paper sizes available in this machine

Set a paper size.

[Copies]

1 to 9999

Specify the number of copies.

This option may not be displayed depending on the application you are using.

[Print Quality]

[600dpi], [1200dpi]

Set a resolution.

[ICM Method]

[ICM Disabled], [ICM Handled by Host System], [ICM Handle by Printer], [ICM Handle by Printer using printer calibration]

Set an ICM method.

[ICM Intent]

[Graphics], [Pictures], [Proof], [Match]

Set the intent of ICM.

[Scaling]

1% to 1000%

Set an enlarge or reduce ratio.

[TrueType Font]

[Substitute with Device Font], [Download as Softfont]

Set an output method of a TrueType font.

[Advanced Printing Features]

[Enabled], [Disabled]

Set this to enable the [Pages per Sheet Layout] function.

[Pages per Sheet Layout]

[Right then Down], [Down then Right], [Left then Down], [Down then Left]

Set this to enable the [Pages per Sheet Layout] function.

[PostScript Options]

[Optimize for Speed], [Optimize for Portability], [Encapsulated PostScript (EPS)], [Archive Format]

Set an output option for PostScript. For details, refer to the PostScript guide.

[TrueType Font Download Option]

[Automatic], [Outline], [Bitmap], [Native TrueType]

Set an download option for a TrueType font.

[PostScript Language Level]

1 to 3

Set a PostScript language level.

[Send PostScript Error Handler]

[Yes], [No]

Set whether to send a PostScript error handler or not.

[Mirrored Output]

[Yes], [No]

Set [Mirrored Output].

[Screening (Image)]

[Screen 1], [Screen 2], [Stochastic]

Selects screen group set for image object. Screen type set in [Custom Screen](*) on Control Panel of main body is assigned for the selected screen group. Also, image reproducibility changes by screens. Select a screen suitable for the required image quality.

[Screening (Text/Graphics)]

[Screen1], [Screen2], [Same as Screening(Image)]

Selects screen group set for text and graphic object. Screen type set in [Custom Screen](*) on Control Panel of main body is assigned for the selected screen group. Also, text and graphic reproducibility changes by screens. Select a screen suitable for the required image quality.

[Color Configuration]

[No Setting], [Image Controller Default]

Set whether to use the color configuration in the image controller or not.

[Feed Direction]

[Auto], [Long Edge], [Short Edge]

Set a direction to feed paper.

[Offset]

[Off], [On]

Stagger after each set of copies specified.

[Print Position Setting]

[Off], [Left], [Center], [Right]

Set the print position.

[Weight]

[No Setting],

[62-74] g/m2,

[75-80] g/m2,

[81-91] g/m2,

[92-105] g/m2,

[106-135] g/m2,

[136-176] g/m2,

[177-216] g/m2,

[217-256] g/m2,

[257-300] g/m2,

[301-350] g/m2,

(When the weight unit is g/m2)

Set weight of print paper.

[Colored Paper]

[No Setting], [White], [Blue], [Goldenrod], [Gray], [Green], [Ivory], [Orange], [Pink], [Red], [Yellow], [Cream], [Others], [User Color]

Set the color of print paper.

[Pre-Punched]

[Off], [On]

Set this to print on pre-punched paper.

[Output Tray]

[Default], [Open Stacker Main Tray], [Stapler Main Tray], [Stapler Sub Tray], [Stacker Auto], [Stacker 1 Main Tray], [Stacker 1 Sub Tray], [Stacker 2 Main Tray], [Stacker 2 Sub Tray], [Saddle-Stitcher Sub Tray], [Multi Folder Main Tray], [Multi Folder Sub Tray], [Perfect Binder Sub Tray], [External Finisher]

Select an output tray.

[External Finisher]

[Off], [On]

Select this option to use the External Finisher.

[Output Order]

[Face Down], [Face Up]

Set this to output printed paper with its face up.

[N to 1]

[Off], [On], [No Setting]

Set this to print an original in a reverse order.

[Pile Permission]

[Off], [On]

When selected [On], other jobs can be printed and are permitted to be piled up on the large capacity stacker.

When turned [Off], the next job cannot be printed until the current job is removed from the large capacity stacker.

[Binding Position]

[Left Bind], [Top Bind], [Right Bind], [Left Bind (Landscape)], [Top Bind (Landscape)], [Right Bind (Landscape)]

Set a position to bind when using a function such as [Staple] and [Punch].

[Print Type]

[1-Sided], [2-Sided]

Set whether to print in 2-sided mode.

[Imposition]

[Off], [Booklet], [Adhesive Binding], [2 in 1], [2 Repeat], [2 Repeat Reversal (Left)], [2 Repeat Reversal (Right)], [2 Repeat Reversal (Top)], [2 Repeat Reversal (Bottom)], [4 Repeat], [4 in 1 (Vertical)], [4 in 1 (Horizontal)], [8 Repeat]

Set this to perform an imposition printing.

[Book Spread]

[Off], [On]

Sets to print mixed sized originals by book spread in the case of Booklet or Adhesive Binding.

[Staple]

[Off], [Left Corner], [Right Corner], [2 Positions (Wide)], [2 Positions (Narrow)], [2 Positions (Narrow+)]

Set this when stapling.

[Punch]

[Off], [2-Hole], [3-Hole], [4-Hole], [Multi Punch]

Set this to punch paper.

[Fold]

[Off], [Z-Fold], [Fold and Staple], [Fold & Staple + Trim], [Half-Fold - Inside], [Half-Fold - Outside], [Tri-Fold - Inside], [Tri-Fold - Outside], [Tri-Fold - Out - Inside], [Tri-Fold-Out - Outside], [Double Parallel-Fold - Inside], [Double Parallel-Fold - Outside], [Gate-Fold - Inside], [Gate-Fold - Outside], [Multi Tri-Fold - Inside], [Multi Tri-Fold - Outside], [Multi-Half-Fold - Inside], [Multi-Half-Fold - Inside + Trim], [Multi-Half-Fold - Outside], [Multi-Half-Fold - Trim]

Set the fold function.
[Fold & Staple] and [Fold and Staple+Trim] have options of [2 Positions] and [4 Positions] respectively.

[Spine Corner Forming]

[Off], [On]

Applies pressure to the spine cover of the booklet processed by Fold & Staple to perform spine corner forming.

[Spine Corner Forming Strength]

[Strong+], [Strong], [Normal], [Weak], [Weak+]

Specify the spine corner forming strength.

[Crease]

[Off], [On]

Creases for paper folding are made to prevent toner from peeling when paper is being folded.

[Image Shift]

[Off], [On]

Select whether to use image shift.

[180° Rotate]

[Off], [On]

Select On to rotate the document 180° to print.

[Front Cover]

[Off], [Print], [Blank]

Set this to add a front cover.

[Front Cover Tray]

[Off], [Tray 1] to [Tray 5], [Bypass Tray]

Select a tray for a front cover.

[Front Cover-Glossy]

[Off], [On]

Set this to print a front cover in glossy mode.

[Back Cover]

[Off], [Print], [Blank]

Set this to add a back cover.

[Back Cover Tray]

[Off], [Tray 1] to [Tray 5], [Bypass Tray]

Select a tray for a front cover.

[Back Cover-Glossy]

[Off], [On]

Set this to print a back cover in glossy mode.

[PI Front Cover Tray]

[Off], [PI Tray 1], [PI Tray 2]

Set this to print a front cover on paper that is different with the output paper, such as thick paper.

[PI Back Cover Tray]

[Off], [PI Tray 1], [PI Tray 2]

Set this to print a back cover on paper that is different with the output paper, such as thick paper.

[Perfect Binding Setting]

[Off], [Cover Blank], [Cover Print 1in1], [Cover Print 2in1], [Cover Print 3in1]

Select a cover tray for a perfect binder.

[Perfect Binding Glossy]

[Off], [On]

Set this when printing a cover in glossy mode for a perfect binder.

[Perfect Binding Cover Tray]

[Off], [Tray 1] to [Tray 5], [PI Tray 1], [PI Tray 2], [PB Cover Tray], [Bypass Tray]

Select a cover tray for a perfect binder.

[Perfect Binding Cover Duplex]

[Off], [On]

Set this when printing a 2-sided cover for a perfect binder.

[Perfect Binding Cover Trim]

[Off], [On]

Set this when trimming a cover for a perfect binder.

[Perfect Binding Cover Crease]

[Off], [Spine], [Gutter], [Spine + Gutter]

Creases for paper folding are made to prevent toner from peeling when paper is being folded.

[Ring Binding]

[Off], [On]

Set this to bind the printed paper using ring-shaped binder.

[Printed Side for Top Sheet]

[Outside Print], [Inside Print]

Specify the printed side of the top sheet when the [Ring Binding] is set.

[Inside Print] : Prints document on inside of the top sheet.

[Outside Print] : Prints document on outside of the top sheet.

[Printed Side for Last Sheet]

[Inside Print], [Outside Print]

Specify the printed side of the last sheet when the [Ring Binding] is set.

[Inside Print] : Prints document on inside of the last sheet.

[Outside Print] : Prints document on outside of the last sheet.

[Print Mode]

[Print], [Wait Mode], [Proof Print], [Proof Print (1st Sheet)], [Hold Job], [Hold job and Print], [Spool]

Set a print method.

When the [Print] is selected, the print job is printed without it being stored in the HDD.

When [Wait Mode] is selected, the print job is saved as an output-reserved job. To output such a print job, press Start on the control panel of this machine.

When [Proof Print] is selected, the print job is printed only partially, and you can view the print image. This function is helpful for sample printing.

When [Proof Print (1st Sheet)] is selected, the print job is printed only by the first page, and you can view the print image. This function is helpful for sample printing.

When [Hold Job] is selected, the print job is held on this machine.

When [Hold Job and Print] is selected, the print job is held on this machine while it is being printed.

When [Spool] is selected, the print job is saved in the HDD in the machine temporarily, and then printed.
It can prevent the intermittent printing that may be observed when printing jobs with a lot of pictures, etc.

For details about [Hold Job] and [Hold Job and Print], refer to Hold and HDD Store for Print Job.

[Output Color]

[Auto Color], [Full Color], [Gray Scale]

Selecting [Auto Color] prints the original in gray scale mode when the image is made only in K after color conversion, and in color mode when a color image is included after color conversion.

However, if color and monochrome originals are mixed, the original is switched between color and gray scale modes, which reduces productivity.

Selecting [Full Color] prints the original in color regardless of the color conversion result.

When Full Color is selected, productivity is not reduced because the color mode is not switched for each process.

Selecting [Gray Scale] prints the original in black and white regardless of the color conversion result.

When Gray Scale is selected, productivity is not reduced because the color mode is not switched for each process.

* The color conversion result varies depending on the color configuration setting.

[Smoothing]

[Off], [On]

When selecting [On], you can smoothly print the text with density of 100%, such as K=100% and outline of line drawing. The smoothing function is applied only to the part of primary colors (C, M, Y, or K). It is not applied to the area with mixed colors.

[Thinning]

[Off], [On]

Select this to control the boldness of the text or line images. This setting also has an effect on white characters on a colored background.

[Emphasis]

[Off], [On]

Set this to enable the outline emphasizing function.

[Auto Trapping]

[Off], [On]

When selecting [On], white spaces generation by off registration is reduced.

[Color Text Blur Prevention]

[Off], [On]

When selecting [On], the toner quantity of color text is controlled and the scattering of toner is reduced.

[Outline Settings]

[Off], [Text/Graphics], [Text/Graphics/Image]

The outline of text in gray and figures are printed sharply.

[1 Dot Line Emphasis]

[Off], [On]

Select this to emphasis an ultrafine line.

[Separation Output]

[Off], [On]

Print cyan, magenta, yellow, and black separately for each proof.

[Use CIE Color]

[Off], [On]

Select this when using a CIE color space at printing in gray scale. When [Use CIE Color] is turned [On], the gradation will be better than usual since the printing is processed via the color space defined by CIE, the International Commission on Illumination. However, it may require more time to print.

[Glossy]

[Off], [On]

Set this to enable the glossy function for the main body.

[Rendering (Text)]

[Perceptual], [Saturation]

Set this to configure rendering of a text.

[Rendering (Graphics)]

[Perceptual], [Saturation]

Set this to configure rendering of a graphic.

[Rendering (Image)]

[Perceptual], [Saturation]

Set this to configure rendering of an image.

[Paper Simulation]

[Off], [On]

Set this to configure Paper Simulation.

[Printer Profile]

[No Setting], [Paper Type Link]

Set this to configure a printer profile. Select [Paper Type Link] to apply a profile that is appropriate for the paper type.

[Pure Black]

[Off], [Text], [Text/Graphics]

Set this to print a black region only with a black toner.

[Gray Replacement (RGB)]

[Off], [Text/Graphics], [Text/Graphics/Image]

Set this to print a gray region only with a black toner.

[Gray Replacement (CMYK)]

[Off], [Text/Graphics], [Text/Graphics/Image]

Set this to print a gray region only with a black toner.

[Black Overprint]

[Off], [On]

Set this to prevent white space being generated around an object by overprinting it.

[Use Spot Color]

[Off], [On]

Print spot color that is set in an application in adjusted CMYK values.

[Use Alternative Color Conversion]

[Off], [On]

Convert color to the other color based on the setting defined in the image controller.

[Composite Overprint]

[Off], [High Speed], [High Quality]

Overprint an object that is set to be overprinted in an application.

[Real Time Adjustment]

[Off], [Position/Gradation], [Position]

Performs the automatic image adjustment depending on the setting you selected when printing.

[Date/Time]

[Off], [All Pages], [1st Page Only]

Set this to print date/time.

[Font]

Gothic 8 pt to 14 pt

Ming 8 pt to 14 pt

Set the font to print [Date/Time].

[Position]

[Top Left], [Left], [Bottom Left], [Top], [Center], [Bottom], [Top Right], [Right], [Bottom Right]

Set the position to print [Date/Time].

[Date]

['10/11/23], [Nov 23,2010], [11/23/'10], [23 Nov,2010], [23/11/'10]

Set a notation for [Date].

[Time]

[Off], [1:23PM], [13:23]

Set a notation for [Time].

[Color]

[Black], [Red], [Green], [Blue], [Yellow], [Magenta], [Cyan]

Set the text color for [Date/Time].

[Color Bar]

[Off], [Left], [Top], [Right], [Bottom], [Image Controller Default]

Set a print position for [Color Bar].

[Color Settings Information]

[Off], [Left], [Top], [Right], [Bottom], [Image Controller Default]

Set the print position for [Color Settings Information].

[Number of Lines]

1 Line - 5 Lines

Set the number of lines for [Color Settings Information].

[Printed Items - Date/Time]

[Off], [On]

Prints the date and time when printing has been executed, in [Color Settings Information].

[Printed Items - Job Name]

[Off], [On]

Prints the name of the currently executed print job in [Color Settings Information].

[Printed Items - User Name]

[Off], [On]

Prints the name of the user who executes a print job, in [Color Settings Information].

[Printed Items - Calibration Date/Time]

[Off], [On]

Prints the date and time when calibration has been carried out, in [Color Settings Information].

[Printed Items -Printer Name/Model Name]

[Off], [On]

Prints the machine name and model name in [Color Settings Information].

[Printed Items - ROM Version]

[Off], [On]

Prints the ROM version of the image controller in [Color Settings Information].

[Printed Items - RGB Color Conversion]

[Off], [On]

Prints the type of the profile for RGB color conversion in [Color Settings Information].

[Printed Items - CMYK Color Conversion]

[Off], [On]

Prints the usage status of CMYK color conversion in [Color Settings Information].

[Printed Items - Tone Curve Name]

[Off], [On]

Prints the currently used tone curve name, in [Color Settings Information].

[Printed Items - Spot Color]

[Off], [On]

Prints whether to use spot colors in [Color Settings Information].

[Printed Items - Alternative Color]

[Off], [On]

Prints whether to use alternative colors in [Color Settings Information].

[Printed Items - Composite Overprint]

[Off], [On]

Prints the usage status of Composite Overprint in [Color Settings Information].

[Printed Items - Black Treatment]

[Off], [On]

Prints whether to use Black Handling in [Color Settings Information].

[Printed Items - Screening]

[Off], [On]

Prints the currently used screen setting, in [Color Settings Information].

[Printed Items - Comment]

[Off], [On]

A comment can be printed for up to 200 characters in [Color Settings Information]. However, printing may be cut off depending on the number of printed pages or the number of lines.

[Printed Items - Text Size]

4pt to 36pt

Set the printing text size for [Color Settings Information].

*Quality Adjustment can be set from Utility Menu by selecting Administrator Setting - System Setting - Expert Adjustment - Quality Adjustment - Custom Screen.

  • In [PostScript Custom Page Size] of [Paper Size], you can specify up to
    Width: 100.00 mm to 330.20 mm / Width 3.72" to 12.36"
    Height: 148 mm to 1200.00 mm / Height 5.47" to 19.02".

    In PostScript Custom Page Size (Custom Size), you cannot specify the paper size as a Custom Size depending on the mounted Feeding option.
    For details about available sizes, refer to Feeding Option Specifications or contact your service representative.

  • Available range of banner paper size is as follows.
    Width(Widthwise) 100 mm to 330.2 mm / Width(Widthwise) 3.94" to 13"
    Height(Lengthwise) 487.8 mm to 1200 mm / Height(Lengthwise) 19.2" to 47.24"
    However, the maximum size that can be specified within
    width: 322.43mm
    height: 1194.5mm
    .
    Banner paper of 279mm / 10.98" or narrower in width may not be correctly printed depending on the paper type or environment.

  • The [Staple] function is available only when an optional stapler is mounted.
    You can select the width between 2 Positions only when a stapler (Finisher FS-532) is mounted.
    The widths between 2 Positions that can be set are as follows.
    Wide...Approx. 165 mm / 6.50"
    Narrow...Approx. 140 mm / 5.51"
    Narrow+...Approx. 120 mm / 4.72"

  • The [Punch] function is available only when an optional Punch Kit, Multi Folder, or Multi Hole Punch Unit is mounted.

  • The [Fold] function is available only when the optional Multi Folder, Stapler, and Saddle Kit are mounted.

  • The [Ring Binding], [Printed Side for Top Sheet], and [Printed Side for Last Sheet] functions are available only when an optional ring binder is mounted.

  • When [Printed Items - Comment] is turned [on], it will print the comment that is configurable in [Color Default Settings] in "Color Centro". For details, refer to Color Default Settings.

  • [Image], [Text], and [Graphics] displayed in the [Advanced Options] screen are available for:
    Image………Image
    Text………Text
    Graphics……Figures and lines