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SettingDetailsPrint Area Layout*You can change the image print position when you drag the image while the cursor is displayedas .ImageThe entire image is displayed. *You can select the print range when you drag the image while the cursor is displayed as .*When you click the image while the cursor is displayed as , the selected area is deselected.Roll Paper PreviewDisplay the media size and roll paper information on the top in the layout printing on roll paper. *To select Roll Paper Preview, select Roll Paper in Paper Source.• Print Selected Range Place a checkmark here to only print the selected range. Note •When you select Preview in the Image, then select a portion of the image on the preview display, this becomes valid.• Perform Proof in Preview Place a checkmark here to simulate the colors of the output product in the preview. Note •If Auto (Color) is selected under Output Profile, some media types are enabled.•If ICC profile is selected under Output Profile, this is always enabled.•The actual color balance of the print product and the simulation product may differ with some environments and condi-tions. In addition, when you have selected an ICC Profile with Output Profile and it is not compatible with the printer ormedia that you are using, the color balance of the actual print product will differ.• Image Properties button When you click the button to open the Image Properties dialog box, where Image Size, Resolution , Bit and Color Space information of the image imported to Print Plug-In are displayed. Click the Close button to return to Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional. iPF6400 Preview AreaUser's Guide Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 261
Main Sheet Main Sheet You can use this sheet to perform basic settings such as selecting a printer, setting the media type, or adjusting image quality. • Printer The printer types are displayed. • Select button Click this button to display the Select Printer dialog box. When you click the OK button after selecting the printer in the Select Printer dialog box, you can change the print- er that corresponds with Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional. • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. For more information about Media Type, see "Customize Media Settings ." →P.300 Note •Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set inthe printer, you may not receive the desired print results.• Advanced Settings button Click the button to display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box. For more information about the media detailed settings, see "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box ." →P.275 • Input Resolution to Plug-in You can select the resolution to process the image with Print Plug-In. The following settings are available for resolution. SettingDetailsAccuracy 300ppiThis processes images at an accurate resolution. This can control print speed and memory ca-pacity.High Accuracy 600ppiThis processes images at a more accurate resolution. This setting results in the best print quality,but this takes more time to print than Accuracy 300ppi while also requiring more memory capaci-ty. *This may not be displayed depending on how you set Media Type• Input Bit to Plug-in You can select the bit number to process with Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional. The following settings are available for the input bit number. Main Sheet iPF6400 User's Guide Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 262
SettingDetailsHigh Gradation 8bitThis processes images with at 8bit/channel (24 bit).Highest Gradation 16bitThis processes images with at 16bit/channel (48 bit). *This may not be displayed depending on how you set Media Type and Input Resolution toPlug-in.• Print Mode Selecting the printing mode strikes the balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The following settings are available for the print mode. SettingDetailsHighestA setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is most important. Printing takes longerand consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality.HighChoose this setting to print at high resolution when quality is most important. Printing takes longerand consumes more ink than in Standard or Fast modes, but this mode offers exceptional print-ing quality.StandardChoose this setting to print at standard resolution when quality and speed are both important.Printing takes less time than in Highest or High mode.FastChoose this setting to print faster. Printing in fast mode can help you work more efficiently whenchecking layouts.Highest (Max. No. of Passes)If you are concerned about uneven colors in the print result of Highest quality, selecting this op-tion may improve printing results. However, printing may take longer. Note •The selectable fields may vary according to the Media Type, Input Resolution to Plug-in and Input Bit to Plug-insettings.• Output Profile You can select the output profile. The following settings are available for the output profile. SettingDetailsAuto (Color)Performs the optimum color conversion from the input image data color space information (sRGB,Adobe RGB), media settings etc. You should normally select these settings.Auto (Monochrome Photo)Performs the best color conversion to monochrome from the input image data color space infor-mation (sRGB, Adobe RGB), media settings etc.None (No Color Correction)You cannot perform color conversion with a plug-in. This is useful for creating an original ICCprofile.External ICC ProfilesThis selects printer ICC profiles to be output to ICC profiles saved in the OS standard folder. Usethe color space of the input data as well as the select ICC profile to perform color conversion.Important•To use an ICCv4 profile, you must install AdobeCMM or use Print Plug-In in a Windows Vista or later environment. Fordetails on installing Adobe CMM, refer to Using Adobe CMM→P.291. Note •Auto (Monochrome Photo) can only be selected for the corresponding media types.• Proof This is displayed when an ICC profile is selected as the Output Profile. When this is checked, you can perform printing press simulation prints. Refer to Perform Printing Press Simulation Print →P.295 for details on printing press simulation prints. iPF6400 Main SheetUser's Guide Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 263
• Matching Method You can select the processing method when performing color conversion.The following settings are available for the matching method. SettingDetailsPerceptualThis converts the image to an image with natural color balance and gradation. This is useful forpictures.SaturationThis converts the image to an image with heightened color saturation. The color balance of pic-tures and drawings may change.Relative ColorimetricThis converts the image with emphasis on color balance before the conversion or on visual colorbalance. This is useful for pictures and drawings. Note •When the Output Profile you have set is Auto (Monochrome Photo) or None (No Color Correction), you cannot se-lect a matching method.• ICC Conversion Options button This is displayed when an ICC profile is selected as the Output Profile. When this button is clicked, the ICC Conversion Options dialog box is displayed allowing you to configure color conversion related settings. Refer to ICC Conversion Options dialog box →P.277 for details on ICC Conversion Options. • Copies You can input the number of print copies in numerical characters. Note •The maximum value is 99.•You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ or ▼.• Set Configuration button Clicking the button opens the Set Configuration dialog box that provides settings for the adjustment of image sharpness and image enlargement method. For more information about Set Configuration, see " Set Configuration Dialog Box ." →P.276 • Defaults button Click the button to return all of the settings on the Main sheet to their defaults. Main Sheet iPF6400 User's Guide Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 264
Page Setup Sheet Page Setup Sheet You can use this sheet to set the size of the image to be printed, the media size, and whether to enlarge/reduce the image. • Input Image Size The size of the image imported to Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional is displayed. • Borderless Printing When you place a checkmark here, the Specify Roll Paper Width dialog box is displayed and you can print an image without borders. For more information about Borderless Printing, see " Print with No Borders ." →P.299 Note •Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source.• Enlarged/Reduced Printing When you place a checkmark here, you can print enlarged/reduced images. When printing an enlarged/reduced image, select the method for enlargement/reduction. The image size sent to the printer is displayed matching the selected method in Output Image Size. The following settings are available for enlarged/reduced printing. SettingDetailsFit Paper SizeThis automatically enlarges/reduces the entire image imported to Print Plug-In to match the ex-port media size when printing.Fit Roll Paper WidthThis automatically enlarges/reduces the entire image imported to Print Plug-In to match the widthof the roll paper with the width of the image when printing. *Displayed only if rolls are selected in Paper Source.ScalingThis enlarges/reduces the entire image by the specified scaling value. Input the scaling value innumerical characters. You can specify a range between 5-600%. *You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ or ▼. Note •This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing.• Output Image Size The output image size is displayed up to one place after the decimal point in millimeters. iPF6400 Page Setup SheetUser's Guide Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 265
Note •When Paper Size is smaller than Output Image Size, part of the image may not print.• Paper Size You can select the size of the print media. Note •This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing.•This is not displayed when Fit Roll Paper Width is set in Enlarged/Reduced Printing.• Orientation This selects the print orientation. The following settings are available for orientation. SettingDetailsPortraitPrints the image on the media as it appears on the screen.LandscapePrints the image on the media rotated 90 degrees.• Layout You can select the print position of an image on the media. The following settings are available for layout. Layout SettingDetailsUpper-Left of Output Paper SizePrints the image with fitting the top left of the active print area for Paper Size.Center of Output Paper SizePrints the center of the image on the center of the selected Paper Size.Specify Print Start PositionYou can print with specifying the top and left printing start positions in From Top Margin andFrom Left Margin for Paper Size.From Top MarginInput the margin from the top of the media in numbers. *You can input between -9999 and 9999 mm.From Left MarginInput the margin from the left of the media in numbers. *You can input between -9999 and 9999 mm. Note •Select Print Area Layout or Image in Preview when you select Layout. Roll Paper Layout SettingDetailsUpper-Left of Roll PaperPrints the top left of Media Size on the top left of the selected roll paper.Center of Roll PaperPrints the center of Media Size on the center of the selected roll paper. Note •Select Roll Paper Preview in Preview when you select Roll Paper Layout.• Paper Source You can select the media source. The following settings are available for media source. SettingDetailsManualSelect for manual paper feed printing.Page Setup Sheet iPF6400 User's Guide Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 266
SettingDetailsManual (3mm margins)Select for manual paper feed printing when you want to minimize the margin at the far end edgeof paper.Roll PaperSelect to print on roll paper. Note •When you select Manual (3mm margins) for Paper Source, the far end edge of printed image may become defectivedepending on the paper used. If this happens, select another media source.• Roll Paper Options button Click this button to open the Roll Paper Options dialog box, where you can set roll paper width and perform auto cut settings. For more information about the roll paper options, see "Roll Paper Options Dialog Box ." →P.278 • Size Options Click the Size Options button to open the Size Options dialog box and you can select a media name, size and other settings. For more information about the size options, see "Size Options Dialog Box ." →P.278 • Defaults button Click the button to return all of the settings on the Page Setup sheet to their defaults. Color Settings Sheet (Color) Color Settings Sheet (Color) You can use this sheet to adjust image Color, Brightness, Contrast , Saturation , and you can set the color balance of print product more to your liking. Note •You can check a preview of the adjusted state for the following items.Cyan / Magenta / Yellow, Gray Tone, Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation• Cyan / Magenta / Yellow You can adjust the strength or weakness of a color by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar. • Gray Tone You can adjust gray tone from cool black (cool tones) to warm black (red tones) by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar. iPF6400 Color Settings Sheet (Color)User's Guide Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 267
• Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the printed image without losing the brightest and darkest areas by either input- ting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar. • Contrast You can relatively adjust the brightness of the brightest and darkness areas by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar. • Saturation You can adjust the saturation of vivid color balance to dark color balance by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar. • Adjustment pattern setting button When this button is clicked, the Adjustment pattern setting dialog box is displayed. The Adjustment pattern setting dialog box allows you to print an adjustment pattern with adjustment values that vary in steps up and down, and to select your preferred adjustment values. For details on Adjustment pattern setting , see " Adjustment pattern setting dialog box ." →P.271 • Curves button Click the button to open the Curves dialog box then set the Channel and other settings. For more information about Curves, see " Curves Dialog Box ." →P.279 • Defaults button Click the button to return all of the settings on the Color Settings sheet to their defaults. Color Settings Sheet (Monochrome) Color Settings Sheet (Monochrome) This screen allows you to adjust settings such as the Color Balance, Tone , Brightness , and Contrast to configure the printing result to be closer to your expected tone and gradation. This is displayed when Auto (Monochrome Photo) is selected in the Output Profile on the Main Sheet →P.262 . Note •You can check a preview of the adjusted state for the following items.Color Balance, Tone, Brightness, Contrast, Highlight, Shadow, and Tint• Color Balance Allow you to select the color balance to suit your application. • X /Y Adjust the color balance as you check the color tone in the adjustment area. You can adjust the square area in the center by clicking or dragging it. Color Settings Sheet (Monochrome) iPF6400 User's Guide Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 268
Drag the vertical or horizontal scroll bars for adjustment, as desired. You can click the arrows by the X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) boxes or enter the values directly.• Tone You can adjust the brightness of intermediate tones in an image. Selecting Hard tone gives a hard impression with more definition. Selecting Soft tone gives a soft impression. • Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the printed image without losing the brightest and darkest areas by either input- ting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar. • Contrast You can relatively adjust the brightness of the brightest and darkness areas by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar. • Highlight Adjust the brightness of the lightest portion. • Shadow Adjust the brightness of the darkest portion. • Tint Fills in the white parts of the paper with a small amount of ink in order to reduce the difference in texture between highlights in the image and the white parts of the paper. • Adjustment pattern setting button When this button is clicked, the Adjustment pattern setting dialog box is displayed. The Adjustment pattern setting dialog box allows you to print an adjustment pattern with adjustment values that vary in steps up and down, and to select your preferred adjustment values. For details on Adjustment pattern setting , see " Adjustment pattern setting dialog box ." →P.271 • Curves button Click the button to open the Curves dialog box then set the Channel and other settings. For more information about Curves, see " Curves Dialog Box ." →P.279 • Defaults button Click the button to return all of the settings on the Color Settings sheet to their defaults. Print History Sheet Print History Sheet You can use this sheet to apply settings history used in printing, and to print information, such as the image file name, with the image. iPF6400 Print History SheetUser's Guide Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 269
• Print History and Favorites This displays a list of print preferences. Select Restore Defaults and click the Apply button to restore all settings to their initial settings.Note •You can check the 3 print preferences in the preview display.• Apply button When you click the button, the print setting content applies to the current image selected with Print History and Favorites . • Details button Click the Details button to open the Print History Details dialog box, where you can manage print history. For more information about the print history details, see "Print History Details Dialog Box ." →P.280 • Print Information When you place a checkmark here, you can print the file name and print time and date on the image. The following settings are available for the print position and content. For more information about Print Information, see " Set Information to Print with Image ." →P.310 SettingDetailsInformation Print PositionSelects the information print position.Top (Header)Information is printed on the top of the image.Bottom (Footer)Information is printed on the bottom of the image.Print History NumberPlace a checkmark here to print the print history number.File NamePlace a checkmark here to print the file name.Printed atPlace a checkmark here to print the time and date.Color Adjustment ValuePlace a checkmark here to print the color adjustment value.Printer NamePlace a checkmark here to print the printer name.CommentPlace a checkmark here to print the comment details.Comment DetailsPlace a checkmark here to display the comment details.• Edit Comment button Click the button to display the Edit Comment dialog box, where you can edit the comment. Print History Sheet iPF6400 User's Guide Windows Software Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional 270