Canon Pixma Mp550 User Guide

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 
W ith the Simulate Illustration function, you can pr int full-color or 256-color image data so that it looks like
a hand-drawn illustration. This function adds diffe rent effects to the original profile and colors. 
The procedure for performing Simulate Illustration is  as follows: 
1.Open the printer driver...

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 
W ith the Monochrome Effects function, you can benef it 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...

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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 vivid photo function emphasizes the colors in backgro und sceneries while maintaining the human
skin color natural. By using this function, you can  make vivid hues appear even more vivid. 
The procedure...

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 j agged outlines in photos and graphics that have
been enlarged with your application. This feature is e specially useful when printing low-resolution
images from Web pages. 
The procedure for performing Image Optimizer is as  follows: 
1.Open the printer driver...

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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, o verexposure, and underexposure. 
The procedure for performing Photo Optimizer PRO is  as follows: 
1.Open the...

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. 
Note 
Depending on images, the Photo Optimizer PRO may ha ve 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 
W ith the Photo Noise Reduction function, you can re duce the digital camera noise and improve the
image quality of the digital print. 
The procedure for performing Photo Noise Reduction is a s follows: 
1.Open the printer driver setup window
2.
Set Photo Noise Reduction  
Check the Photo Noise Reduction check box on the...

Depending on application software or resolution of image data, effects of digital camera noise
reduction may not be obvious. 
W hen this function is used for other than photos ta ken by digital cameras, image may be distorted. 
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