Using the Operation Panel
Setting 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) Mode
This printer incorporates the KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) smoothing function. At a resolution of 600 dpi this function provides high print quality by providing software enhanced print resolution.
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NOTE: Set the print density to 3 when setting the KIR mode. For details on print density, refer to page
Look at the check line, the last line on a status page, to make the optimum
KIR mode setting.
Status Page
KIR Test Pattern
| Page Printer | |
| STATUS PAGE |
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Hardware Information | Memory |
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Page Information | Installed Options |
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Network Status | Emulation |
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| Error Log |
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| Toner Gauge |
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| 0 | 100 |
Interfaces |
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KIR Test pattern | ON |
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Optimized stripes
The current KIR setting is optimal.
Dark vertical stripes
Set the KIR mode to Off. Try printing the status page again. If you still get dark vertical stripes, adjust the print density control to a lighter setting.
ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE |