Canon Pixma Mp540 User Guide

Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and
Correcting Image Data
 > Adjusting Brightness 
Adjusting Brightness 
You can change the brightness of the overall image data during printing.
This function does not change pure white or pure black but it changes the brightness of the intermediate
colors.
The following sample shows the print result when the Brightness specification is changed. 
Light is selected Normal is selected Dark is...

4.Complete the setup 
Click OK on the Main tab.
When you execute print, the data is printed at the specified brightness. 
Related Topics 
Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level and a Halftoning Method
Specifying Color Correction
Adjusting Color Balance
Adjusting Intensity
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 Intensity 
Adjusting Intensity 
You can dilute (brighten) or intensify (darken) the colors of the overall image data during printing.
If you want to sharpen the print results, you should intensify the colors.
The following sample shows the case when the intensity is increased so that all colors become more
intense when the image data is printed. 
No...

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...

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...

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...

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
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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...