Canon Pixma Ip1900 User Guide

							Important 
Adjust the slider gradually. 
4.Complete the setup 
Click OK on the Main tab. 
When you execute print, the image data is printed with the adjusted intensity. 
Related Topics 
Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method
Specifying Color Correction
Adjusting Color Balance
Adjusting Brightness
Adjusting Contrast
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							Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and
Correcting Image Data
 > Adjusting Contrast 
Adjusting Contrast 
You can adjust the image contrast during printing. 
To make the differences between the light and dark portions of images greater and more distinct,
increase the contrast. On the other hand, to make the differences between the light and dark portions of
images smaller and less distinct, reduce the contrast. 
No adjustment Adjust the contrast 
The procedure for adjusting contrast is as follows: 
1.Open the printer driver setup window
2.Select the manual color adjustment 
On the Main tab, select Manual for Color/Intensity, and click Set.... 
The Manual Color Adjustment dialog box opens. 
3.Adjust the contrast 
Moving the Contrast slider to the right increases the contrast, and moving it to the left decreases the
contrast. 
You can also directly enter a value linked to the slider. Enter a value in the range from -50 to 50. 
After adjusting each color, click OK. 
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							4.Complete the setup 
Click OK on the Main tab. 
When you execute print, the image is printed with the adjusted contrast. 
Related Topics 
Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method
Specifying Color Correction
Adjusting Color Balance
Adjusting Brightness
Adjusting Intensity
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							Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and
Correcting Image Data
 > Simulating an Illustration 
Simulating an Illustration 
With the Simulate Illustration function, you can print full-color or 256-color image data so that it looks like
a hand-drawn illustration. You can add different effects to the original profile and colors. 
The procedure for performing Simulate Illustration is as follows: 
1.Open the printer driver setup window
2.Set the Simulate Illustration 
Check the Simulate Illustration check box on the Effects tab, and adjust the Contrast as necessary.
Moving the slider to the right lightens the image data and moving the slider to the left darkens the
image data. 
The current settings are displayed in the Settings Preview on the left side of the printer driver. 
3.Complete the setup 
Click OK. 
When you execute print, the image will be printed so that it looks hand-drawn. 
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							Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and
Correcting Image Data > Representing Image Data with a Single Color 
Representing Image Data with a Single Color 
With the Monochrome Effects function, you can benefit from coloring effects such as changing a
photograph to a sepia tone image. 
The procedure for performing Monochrome Effects is as follows: 
1.Open the printer driver setup window
2.Set Monochrome Effects 
Check the Monochrome Effects check box on the Effects tab and select your desired color. 
If you use Select Color, move the Color slider to specify the color you want. 
The current settings are displayed in the Settings Preview on the left side of the printer driver. 
3.Complete the setup 
Click OK. 
When you execute print, the image will be printed with a single color. 
Important 
When the Grayscale Printing check box on the Main tab is checked, Monochrome Effects appears
grayed out and is unavailable. 
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							Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and
Correcting Image Data
 > Presenting Image Data with Vivid Colors 
Presenting Image Data with Vivid Colors 
The Vivid Photo function allows you to print image data with vivid colors. 
The notable feature of Vivid Photo is that it emphasizes the colors in background sceneries while
maintaining the human skin color natural. By using this function, you can make vivid hues appear even
more vivid. 
The procedure for performing Vivid Photo is as follows: 
1.Open the printer driver setup window
2.Set Vivid Photo 
Check the Vivid Photo check box on the Effects tab. 
3.Complete the setup 
Click OK. 
When you execute print, the image will be printed with vivid colors. 
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							Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and
Correcting Image Data > Smoothing Jagged Outlines 
Smoothing Jagged Outlines 
The Image Optimizer function allows you to smooth jagged outlines in photos and graphics that have
been enlarged with your application. This feature is especially useful when printing low-resolution
images from Web pages. 
The procedure for performing Image Optimizer is as follows: 
1.Open the printer driver setup window
2.Perform Image Optimizer 
Check the Image Optimizer check box on the Effects tab. 
3.Complete the setup 
Click OK. 
The photos and graphics will be printed with jagged outlines smoothed. 
Note 
Depending on application software or resolution of image data, the Image Optimizer may have no
discernible effects. 
It may take longer to complete printing if the Image Optimizer is used. 
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							Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and
Correcting Image Data > Changing Color Properties to Improve Coloration 
Changing Color Properties to Improve Coloration 
The Photo Optimizer PRO function corrects colors of digital camera images or scanned images. It is
specially designed to compensate for color shift, overexposure, and underexposure. 
The procedure for performing Photo Optimizer PRO is as follows: 
1.Open the printer driver setup window
2.Set the Auto Photo mode 
Check the Photo Optimizer PRO check box on the Effects tab. 
Normally there is no need to check the Apply Throughout Page check box. 
Images within each page are optimized on an image-by-image basis. 
Note 
Check the Apply Throughout Page check box when printing image data that has been
processed, such as being cropped or rotated. In this case the entire page will be treated as a
single image to be optimized. 
3.Complete the setup 
Click OK. 
When you execute print, the images will be printed with color compensation. 
Important 
Photo Optimizer PRO does not function when: 
Background is set in the Stamp/Background dialog box on the Page Setup tab. 
Define Stamp... is selected in the Stamp/Background dialog box on the Page Setup tab, and the
bitmapped stamp is configured. 
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							Note 
Depending on images, the Photo Optimizer PRO may have no discernible effect. 
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							Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and
Correcting Image Data > Reducing Photo Noise 
Reducing Photo Noise 
With the Photo Noise Reduction function, you can reduce the digital camera noise and improve the
image quality of the digital print. 
The procedure for performing Photo Noise Reduction is as follows: 
1.Open the printer driver setup window
2.Set Photo Noise Reduction 
Check the Photo Noise Reduction check box on the Effects tab and select Normal or Strong for the
level. 
3.Complete the setup 
Click OK. 
When you execute print, the image will be printed with the digital camera noise being reduced. 
Note 
It is recommended to select Normal for most cases. Select Strong if you have selected Normal and
the noise still bothers you. 
Depending on application software or resolution of image data, effects of digital camera noise
reduction may not be obvious. 
When this function is used for other than photos taken by digital cameras, image may be distorted. 
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