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2.2.8 Setting the Print Quality
You can make the following settings to enhance the print quality: Kyocera Image Refinement (KIR), a software algorithm for increasing printout quality; EcoPrint, a printing mode that reduces toner consumption during printing; printing resolution; and Adjustment of Print Density.
KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement)This printer incorporates the KIR (Kyocera Image Refine- ment) smoothing function. At a resolution of 600 dpi this function provides high print quality by providing software enhanced print resolution.
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The EcoPrint enables you to reduce the amount of toner consumed on the page so as to save your printing costs. You can set EcoPrint mode On, as follows. (The factory default setting is Off.) The EcoPrint mode setting is On when the printing image becomes lighter, yet very readable.
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Set the print density to 3 when setting the KIR mode. For details on print density, see page
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