The Diffused setting is best for photographic images. This setting is the default and should be used for most color images.

Pattern 1 Dither is a fine dither pattern that can be used for printing images with significant detail but limited shading.

Pattern 2 Dither is a coarse dither pattern for images with limited detail and shading.

Light/Dark slider

Controls how much ink is applied to the paper. The slider has five settings that allow you to apply more or less ink. The more ink, the darker the colors. Move the slider to the left for more ink and darker colors; slide it to the right for less ink and lighter colors.

Note:

The slider is not accessible for monochrome printing or when the black and white halftone is selected.

Controlling print quality

The following settings allow you to adjust print quality.

Resolution

Specifies the resolution to be 720 dpi, 360 dpi, or 180 dpi. Resolution is the amount of detail used to create an image. The higher the resolution, the sharper and finer the image.

For the highest quality, use 720-dpi resolution with EPSON special coated paper. When you select this resolution, MicroWeave is turned on and High-Speed Mode is turned off.

For most color printing, use 360-dpi resolution. This resolution produces good-quality, full-color images using less memory and in less time than 720 dpi. Special paper is not required for 360 dpi; however, for better results, use EPSON coated paper.

Controlling the Printer

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