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 selected 
The procedure for adjusting brightness 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.Specify the brightness 
Select Light, Normal, or Dark for Brightness, and click OK. 
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							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 adjustment Higher Intensity 
The procedure for adjusting intensity is as follows: 
1.Open the printer driver setup window
2.Select the manual color adjustment 
Select Manual for Color/Intensity on the Main tab, and click Set.... 
The Manual Color Adjustment dialog box opens. 
3.Adjust intensity 
Moving the Intensity slider to the right intensifies (darkens) the colors. Moving the slider to the left
dilutes (brightens) the colors.
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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							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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