Canon I Sensys Mf8550cdn User Guide

							ISO4
ISO6
ISO60
ISO69
ISOL1
ISOL2
ISOL5
ISOL6
LEGAL
MATH8
MCTEXT
MSPUBL
PC1004PC8TK
PIFONT
PSMATH
PSTEXT
ROMAN8
VNINTL
VNMATH
VNUS
WIN30
WINBALT
WINL1
WINL2
WINL5
Custom  Paper
Select whether  to  set a custom paper  size. Select  to  set the  dimensions of the  paper  in  and  .
Off
On
Unit of Measure 
Select the  unit  of measurement  to  use to  set a custom paper  size.Millimeters
Inches
X dimension
Specify the  horizontal dimension (short edge) of the  custom paper.77 to  215
 (mm)
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    Specify the  dimension 
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							Y dimension
Specify the  vertical dimension (long edge) of the  custom paper.127 to  355
 (mm)
Append CR  to LF
Select whether  to  append  a carriage return (CR) when the  machine receives a line  feed  code (LF).  If   is  selected,  the  print
position  moves to  the  beginning of the  next line  when the  machine receives an  LF code.  If   is  selected,  the  print position  moves
to  the  next line, just under the  received LF code.
Yes
No
Enlarge A4 Print Width
Select whether  to  expand the  width of the  printable area of A4  size paper  in portrait orientation to  that  of LTR  size.Off
On
Halftones
Specify the  data processing method to  reproduce halftones. You  can select whether  to  use , and  you can also  select
    Specify the  dimension 
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							  or  separately for  text, graphics, and  images.Error  Diffusion Off
On
Resolution/Gradation TextResolution
Gradation
Graphics Resolution
Gradation
ImageResolution
Gradation
RGB Source  Profile
Select the  source profile for  color matching to  print RGB  data, according to  the  monitor you are  using. If  you are  using an  sRG B-
compatible  computer  display,  and  select , the  tone of printouts will  be close to  how they appear  on  your computer  display .
Select , , or  to  adjust the  gamma  value  as necessary. As the  value  gets bigger, the
printout becomes darker.  You  can specify  the  setting separately for  text, graphics, and  images.
Text sRGB
Gamma 1.5
Gamma 1.8
Gamma 2.4
Graphics sRGB
Gamma 1.5
Gamma 1.8
Gamma 2.4
Image sRGB
Gamma 1.5
Gamma 1.8
Gamma 2.4
NOTE
This setting is  enabled  only when   is  selected in .
    Specify the  halftones settings 

Prints  small text and  fine  lines with a clear finish. If  this setting is  set to  ,   and  
settings that  are  specified for  , , and    are  disabled.
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Prints  text and  thin  lines with clear edges.

Prints  gradations such as those in graphics or photographic images with a smooth finish.
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							Output Profile
Select the  output profile for  color matching.  It is  recommended  that  you use the  default   setting for  printing text or graphic
data, and  the    setting for  printing photographic images.
Text Normal
Photo
Graphics Normal
Photo
Image Normal
Photo
NOTE
This setting is  enabled  only when   is  selected in .
Matching Method
Select the  color matching method to  match the  color of the  printouts to  that  displayed on  the  computer  display.  You  can specify  the
setting separately for  text, graphics, and  images.
Text Perceptual
Saturation
Colorimetric
Graphics Perceptual
Saturation
Colorimetric
Image Perceptual
Saturation
Colorimetric
NOTE
This setting is  enabled  only when   is  selected in .
    Select , , or
Select the  source profile 
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Select  or 
    Select , , or
Select the  matching method
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							Gray Compensation
Select whether  to  print gray  (black and  white)  data using only the  black toner.  You  can specify  the  setting separately for  text,
graphics, and  images.
Text Off
On
GraphicsOff
On
ImageOff
On
CMS (Matching) Selection

Performs color matching suitable for  printing photographic images when   for  the   setting has
also  been selected.
Performs color matching for  printing vivid graphics such as illustrations and  diagrams.
Performs color matching to  minimize the  differences in color between  originals  such as color samples or logos  and
printouts.
    Select , , or
Select  or 

Prints  gray  (black and  white)  data by using the  yellow, magenta,  cyan,  and  black toner.  Gradation  reproducibility  of
dark  areas improves in comparison  to  .
Prints  gray  (black and  white)  data by using only the  black toner and  reduces toner bleeding.
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							You  can set the  machine or a computer  (printer driver)  to  perform  color matching.  If   is  selected,  the  machine performs
color matching,  and  if   is  selected,  the  computer  or printer driver  performs it.Printer
Host
CMS (Matching)/Gamma
Select the  processing method for  print data. You  can select to  perform  color matching or to  perform  gamma  correction. You  can
specify  the  setting separately for  text, graphics, and  images.Text Gamma
CMS
GraphicsGamma
CMS
ImageGamma
CMS
Gamma Correction
Set the  gamma  correction  value  to  match the  brightness  of the  printouts to  that  of the  original  data. If  the  printout looks darker or
brighter than original,  change the  gamma  correction  value. As the  value  gets bigger, the  printout becomes darker.  You  can apply  the
setting separately for  text, graphics, and  images.
Text 1.0
1.4
1.8
2.2
Graphics 1.0
1.4
1.8
2.2
Image 1.0
1.4
1.8
2.2
NOTE
This setting is  enabled  only when   is  selected in .
     Select  or

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							Advanced Smoothing
Select how jagged  outlines  of text and  graphics are  smoothed.   applies a stronger smoothing effect than .
You  can apply  the  setting separately for  text and  graphics.Advanced Smoothing Off
Smooth 1
Smooth 2
Apply  to Graphics Off
On
Apply  to Text Off
On
     Select , , or
Set the  gamma  value  
     Specify the  smoothing setting 
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Adjustment/Maintenance
All  the  settings about  adjustment  and  maintenance are  listed with short descriptions. Default  settings are
marked with a dagger ().
NOTE
Asterisks ( )
Settings marked with an  asterisk  ( ) are  only available when the  optional  paper  drawer (drawer  2)  is  attached.
Auto  Adjust  Gradation
Auto  Correction  Settings
Correct Print Color  Mismatch
Black Text  Processing for Color
Special  Processing
Clean Fixing Unit
Clean ITB
Clean Feeder
Adjust the  gradation, density, and  color in copies or printouts.  
Correcting  the Gradation
Full Adjust
Quick Adjust
Adjust Copy Image
Select whether  to  automatically perform  a quick gradation  adjustment  or color shift  correction  after the  machine is  turned ON.
Auto Adjust Image Regularly
Select when to  make an  automatic quick gradation  adjustment. If   is  selected,  quick adjustment  is  automatically made  after  the
machine is  turned ON. If   is  selected,  a quick adjustment  is  made  when the  first printing is  completed after the  machine i s
turned ON. You  can also  perform  this adjustment  manually (
Quick  Adjust ).
Off
On
Correct Print Color  Mismatch  When  Main Power is  ON
Select whether  to  automatically perform  the  Correct Print  Color Mismatch function after the  machine is  turned ON. You  can also
perform  this adjustment  manually (Correcting  Print  Color  Mismatch ).
*
*
Auto  Adjust  Gradation
Auto  Correction Settings
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							OffOn
Use  this function if  color shift  has blurred the  image. 
Correcting  Print  Color  Mismatch
Adjust the  threshold  value  to  determine whether  to  print black text in color documents by using only black toner or by using a mixture of
black and  color toners.  You  can set values for  the  feeder and  the  platen glass  separately. 
Adjusting  Values for Text  Color
Reproducibility in Color  Documents
FeederSeven  Levels
Platen Glass Seven  Levels
If  the  print results on  special  types of paper  are  not  satisfactory,  the  following  settings may  improve  the  quality  of the  printouts.
Special  Paper Processing
When  printing on  the  back side  of printed paper,  rough paper,  or envelopes,  the  print results may  be improved  by adjusting the
following  settings.
Manual Back Side Settings (for  2-Sided Only)
If  printouts on  the  back side  of printed paper  are  too light,  select . You  can specify  this setting separately for  each paper
source. Multi- Purpose Tray Off
On
Drawer 1 Off
On
Drawer 2 Off
On
     Select  or  
Correct Print Color Mismatch
Black Text  Processing for  Color
Special  Processing
*
      Select the  paper  source  
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							Rough  Paper Settings
When  printing on  rough paper,  especially  when color images are  printed too light,  select . You  can specify  the  settings
separately for  each paper  source.Multi- Purpose Tray Off
On
Drawer  1
Off
On
Drawer 2 Off
On
Envelope Cling Prevention
If  envelope flaps cling  to  the  envelope bodies  when printing,  select .
Off
On
Envelope Switch
Adjust this setting if  envelope printouts are  light,  or envelopes do not  feed  smoothly.Envelope  1
Envelope  2
*
     Select the  paper  source  
      
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