Canon Pixma Mp550 User Guide

							3.Setting the print quality and halftone expression method 
Move the Quality slider to select the quality level. 
Select the expression method in Halftoning and clic k OK. 
Note 
Halftones refer to color shades between the darkest  color and the brightest color.
The printer replaces the color shades with a collection of  small dots to express the halftones.
Dither arranges the dots according to fixed rules t o express the halftones. Diffusion places the
dots randomly to express the halftones. W hen you se lect Auto, the data is printed with the
optimal halftoning method for the selected print qu ality. 
4.Complete the setup  
Click OK on the Main tab. 
W hen you execute print, the data is printed with the specified quality level and halftoning method. 
Important 
Certain print quality levels and halftoning methods ca nnot be selected depending on the settings of
Media Type. 
Note 
W hen the part of the object is not printed, selecti ng Diffusion for Halftoning may solve the problem. 
Related Topics 
Specifying Color Correction
Adjusting Color Balance
Adjusting Brightness
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
 > Printing a Color Document in Monochrome 
Printing a Color Document in Monochrome 
The procedure for printing a color document in monochro me is as follows: 
You can also set a grayscale printing in Additional  Features on the Quick Setup tab. 
1.Open the printer driver setup window
2.
Set grayscale printing  
Check the Grayscale Printing check box on the Main tab. 
3.Complete the setup  
Click OK. 
W hen you execute print, the document is converted t o grayscale data. It allows you to print the color
document in monochrome. 
Important 
W hen the Grayscale Printing check box is checked, t he printer driver processes image data as
sRGB data. In this case, actual colors printed may  differ from those in the original image data.
W hen using the grayscale printing function to print  Adobe RGB data, convert the data to sRGB data
using an application software. 
Note 
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							During Grayscale Printing, color inks may be used as well as black ink. 
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							Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and
Correcting Image Data
 > Specifying Color Correction 
Specifying Color Correction 
You can specify the color correction method suited  to the type of document to be printed.
Normally, the printer driver adjusts the colors by  using Canon Digital Photo Color so that data is pri nted
with color tints that most people prefer. This method is suitable for printing sRGB data. 
W hen you want to print by using the color space (Adobe  RGB or sRGB) of the image data effectively,
select ICM. W hen you want to use an application sof tware to specify a printing ICC profile, select None. 
The procedure for specifying color correction is as  follows: 
You can also set color correction on the Quick Setu p tab by choosing Photo Printing under Commonly
Used Settings, and then choosing Color/Intensity Ma nual Adjustment under Additional Features. 
1.Open the printer driver setup window
2.
Select the manual color adjustment  
On the Main tab, select Manual for Color/Intensity, an d click Set.... 
The Manual Color Adjustment dialog box opens. 
3.Select color correction  
Click Matching tab, select Color Correction setting that matches your purpose from the following,
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							Driver Matching  
By using Canon Digital Photo Color, you can print sRGB data with color tints that most people prefer.
Driver Matching is the default setting for color co rrection. 
ICM  
You can print by using the color space (Adobe RGB or sRGB ) of the image data effectively. 
None  
The printer driver does not perform color correctio n. Select this value when you are specifying an
individually created printing ICC profile or a prin ting ICC profile for special Canon paper in an
application software to print data. 
4.Complete the setup  
Click OK on the Main tab. 
W hen you execute print, the data is printed with th e specified color correction method. 
Important 
W hen ICM is disabled in the application software, I CM is unavailable for Color Correction and the
printer may not be able to print the image data pro perly. 
W hen the Grayscale Printing check box on the Main t ab is checked, Color Correction appears
grayed out and is unavailable. 
Related Topics 
Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data
Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver
Printing with ICC Profiles
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							Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and
Correcting Image Data
 > Specifying Color Correction > Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data 
Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data 
When people print images taken with digital cameras, t hey sometimes feel that the printed color tones
differ from those of actual image or those displaye d on the monitor.
To get the print results as close as possible to the desired  color tones, you must select a printing
method that is best suited to the application softw are used or to your purpose. 
Color Management 
Devices such as digital cameras, scanners, monitors, and print ers handle color differently. Color
management (color matching) is a method that manages de vice-dependent colors as a common color
space. For W indows, a color management system calle d ICM is built into the operating system.
Adobe RGB and sRGB are popularly used as common col or spaces. Adobe RGB has a wider color
space than sRGB.  
ICC profiles convert device-dependent colors into  a common color space. By using an ICC profile and
carrying out color management, you can draw out the  color space of the image data within the color
reproduction area that the printer can express. 
Selecting a Printing Method Suited to the Image Dat a 
The recommended printing method depends on the color space (Adobe RGB or sRGB) of the image
data or the application software to be used. There  are two typical printing methods. Check the color
space (Adobe RGB or sRGB) of the image data and the  application software to be used, and then select
the printing method suited to your purpose. 
Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver
Describes the procedure for printing sRGB data by u sing the color correction function of the printer driver.
To print using Canon Digital Photo Color  
The printer prints data with color tints that most people prefer, reproducing colors of the original i mage
data and producing three-dimensional effects and high,  sharp contrasts. 
To print by directly applying editing and touch-up results of an application software 
W hen printing the data, the printer brings out subt le color difference between dark and light areas,
while leaving the darkest and lightest areas intact .
W hen printing the data, the printer applies fine ad justment results, such as brightness adjustments
made with an application software. 
Printing with ICC Profiles
Describes the procedure for printing by using the c olor space of Adobe RGB or sRGB effectively.
You can print with a common color space by setting  up the application software and the printer driver so
that the color management matches the input ICC pro file of the image data.
The method for setting up the printer driver differ s depending on the application software to be used.  
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							Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and
Correcting Image Data
 > Specifying Color Correction > Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver 
Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver 
You can specify the color correction function of th e printer driver to print sRGB data with color tints that
most people prefer through the use of Canon Digital  Photo Color.
W hen printing from an application software that can  identify ICC profiles and allows you to specify them,
use a printing ICC profile in the application software , and select settings for color management. 
The procedure for adjusting colors with the printer  driver is as follows: 
1.Open the printer driver setup window
2.
Select the media type  
Select the type of paper loaded in the machine from  the Media Type list on the Main tab. 
3.Select the print quality  
Select High, Standard, or Fast that matches your pu rpose for Print Quality. 
4.Select the manual color adjustment  
Select Manual for Color/Intensity, and click Set.... 
The Manual Color Adjustment dialog box opens. 
5.Select color correction  
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							6.Set the other items  
If necessary, click Color Adjustment tab, and adjust the color balance of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and
adjust Brightness, Intensity, and Contrast settings , and then click OK. 
7.Complete the setup  
Click OK on the Main tab. 
W hen you execute print, the printer driver adjusts  the colors when printing the data. 
Related Topics 
Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level  and a Halftoning Method
Specifying Color Correction
Adjusting Color Balance
Adjusting Brightness
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
 > Specifying Color Correction > Printing with ICC Profiles 
Printing with ICC Profiles 
W hen the image data has a specified input ICC profi le, you can print by using the color space (Adobe
RGB or sRGB) of the data effectively.  
The printer driver setting procedure varies dependi ng on the application software used to print. 
Specify an ICC Profile from the Application Softwar e and Print the Data 
W hen you print the editing and touch-up results of Adobe Photoshop, Canon Digital Photo Professional,
or any application software that allows you to spec ify input and printing ICC profiles, you print by
effectively using the color space of the input ICC  profile specified in the image data. 
To use this printing method, use your application softwa re to select color management items and
specify an input ICC profile and a printing ICC pro file in the image data.
Even if you print using a printing ICC profile that  you created yourself or one for special Canon pape r from
your application software, be sure to select color manage ment items from your application software.
For instructions, refer to the manual of the applic ation software you are using. 
1.Open the printer driver setup window
2.
Select the media type  
Select the type of paper loaded in the machine from  the Media Type list on the Main tab. 
3.Select the print quality  
Select High, Standard, or Fast that matches your pu rpose for Print Quality. 
4.Select the manual color adjustment  
Select Manual for Color/Intensity, and click Set.... 
The Manual Color Adjustment dialog box opens. 
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							Click Matching tab, and select None for Color Correction. 
6.Set the other items  
If necessary, click Color Adjustment tab, and adjust the color balance of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and
adjust Brightness, Intensity, and Contrast settings , and then click OK. 
7.Complete the setup  
Click OK on the Main tab. 
W hen you execute print, the printer uses the color  space of the image data. 
Specify an ICC Profile with the Printer Driver, and  then Print 
Print from a program that cannot identity input ICC profiles or does allow you to specify one by specifying
input ICC profiles from printer profiles of the pri nter driver. W hen printing Adobe RGB data, you can  print
the data with the Adobe RGB color space even if the  application software does not support Adobe RGB. 
1.Open the printer driver setup window
2.
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