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Printer Settings Menu
UFR II Settings
NOTE
An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.
Halftones
Text: Resolution*, Gradation, and Error Diffusion
Graphics: Resolution*, Gradation, and Error Diffusion
Image: Resolution*, Gradation, and Error Diffusion
This setting specifies how you print halftones.
Halftoning is used to print each process color at a different intensity, allowing millions of different color to be reproduced using only the four process colors. Depending on the required intensity of a given color, toner is placed on paper in dots of different sizes. The grid of dots used for each toner color is called a screen. Halftone screens are aligned to unique angles designed to eliminate interference patterns called moiré (a shimmering, wavy effect) that can arise with halftoning.
If [Resolution] is selected, a dither pattern that gives priority to the resolution of the images is used. This helps eliminate the appearance of jagged or uneven lines along the edges of objects and is best for printing standard text and graphics.
If [Gradation] is selected, a dither pattern that gives priority to the appearance of smooth changes in tone is used. This is best for reproducing images with delicate gradations or changes of tone.
If [Error Diffusion] is selected, an error diffusion method that gives priority to printing fine lines or text is used. This is best for printing images with small text or very fine lines.
Resolution | Gradation | Error Diffusion |
The above dithering patterns are examples.
IMPORTANT
The setting for 'Text' is invalid if 'Resolution' is set to [1200 dpi].