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COLOUR MODE ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION
ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST OF
THE IMAGE (Colour Adjustment)
The brightness and contrast can be adjusted in the print settings when printing a photo or other image. These settings
can be used for simple corrections when you do not have image editing software installed on your computer.
(1) Click the [Color] tab.
(2) Click the [Color Adjustment] button.
(3) Adjust the colour settings.
To adjust a setting, drag the slide bar or click the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/68/103099/w64_mx2310u-user-guide-1512492901_d-305.png "Page 306
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COLOUR MODE ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION
ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST OF
THE IMAGE (Colour Adjustment)
The brightness and contrast can be adjusted in the print settings when printing a photo or other image. These settings
can be used for simple corrections when you do not have image editing software installed on your computer.
(1) Click the [Color] tab.
(2) Click the [Color Adjustment] button.
(3) Adjust the colour settings.
To adjust a setting, drag the slide bar or click the...")
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PRINTING FAINT TEXT AND LINES IN BLACK
(Text To Black/Vector To Black)
(This function is only available in Windows.)
When printing a colour image in greyscale, colour text
and lines that are faint can be printed in black. (Raster
data such as bitmap images cannot be adjusted.) This
allows you to bring out colour text and lines that are faint
and difficult to see when printed in greyscale.
[Text To Black] can be selected to print all text other
than white text in black.
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PRINTING FAINT TEXT AND LINES IN BLACK
(Text To Black/Vector To Black)
(This function is only available in Windows.)
When printing a colour image in greyscale, colour text
and lines that are faint can be printed in black. (Raster
data such as bitmap images cannot be adjusted.) This
allows you to bring out colour text and lines that are faint
and difficult to see when printed in greyscale.
[Text To Black] can be selected to print all text other
than white text in black.
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SELECTING COLOUR SETTINGS TO MATCH THE
IMAGE TYPE (Advanced Colour)
Preset colour settings are available in the machines printer driver for various uses. These enable printing using the most
suitable colour settings for the colour image type.
Advanced colour settings can also be configured to match the objective of the colour image, such as colour
management settings and the screening setting for adjustment of colour tone expression.
(1) Click the [Color] tab.
(2) Select the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/68/103099/w64_mx2310u-user-guide-1512492901_d-307.png "Page 308
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SELECTING COLOUR SETTINGS TO MATCH THE
IMAGE TYPE (Advanced Colour)
Preset colour settings are available in the machines printer driver for various uses. These enable printing using the most
suitable colour settings for the colour image type.
Advanced colour settings can also be configured to match the objective of the colour image, such as colour
management settings and the screening setting for adjustment of colour tone expression.
(1) Click the [Color] tab.
(2) Select the...")
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(1) Select [Color].
(2) Select colour print settings.
To use the Mac OS Color Management function, select
the [ColorSync] checkbox . When this is done, Image
Type cannot be selected.
(3) Select the colour image type.
An image type to match the data to be printed can be
selected from the pull-down menu.
Standard (for data that includes text, photos, graphs,
etc.)
Graphics (for data with many drawings or illustrations)
Photo (for photo data or data that uses photos)
CAD...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/68/103099/w64_mx2310u-user-guide-1512492901_d-308.png "Page 309
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(1) Select [Color].
(2) Select colour print settings.
To use the Mac OS Color Management function, select
the [ColorSync] checkbox . When this is done, Image
Type cannot be selected.
(3) Select the colour image type.
An image type to match the data to be printed can be
selected from the pull-down menu.
Standard (for data that includes text, photos, graphs,
etc.)
Graphics (for data with many drawings or illustrations)
Photo (for photo data or data that uses photos)
CAD...")
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FUNCTIONS THAT COMBINE TEXT AND
IMAGES
ADDING A WATERMARK TO PRINTED PAGES
(Watermark)
Faint shadow-like text can be added to the background
of the printed image as a watermark. The size, colour,
density, and angle of the watermark text can be
adjusted. The text can be selected from a pre-stored list,
or entered to create an original watermark.
(1) Click the [Watermarks] tab.
(2) Select the watermark settings.
Select a stored water mark from the pull-down menu. You
can click...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/68/103099/w64_mx2310u-user-guide-1512492901_d-310.png "Page 311
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FUNCTIONS THAT COMBINE TEXT AND
IMAGES
ADDING A WATERMARK TO PRINTED PAGES
(Watermark)
Faint shadow-like text can be added to the background
of the printed image as a watermark. The size, colour,
density, and angle of the watermark text can be
adjusted. The text can be selected from a pre-stored list,
or entered to create an original watermark.
(1) Click the [Watermarks] tab.
(2) Select the watermark settings.
Select a stored water mark from the pull-down menu. You
can click...")
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PRINTING AN IMAGE OVER THE PRINT DATA
(Image Stamp)
(This function is only available in Windows.)
A bitmap or JPEG image stored on your computer can
be printed over the print data. The size, position, and
angle of the image can be adjusted. This feature can be
used to stamp the print data with a frequently used
image or an icon of your own creation.
(This function can be used when the PCL6 or PS printer driver is used.)
(1) Click the [Watermarks] tab.
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PRINTING AN IMAGE OVER THE PRINT DATA
(Image Stamp)
(This function is only available in Windows.)
A bitmap or JPEG image stored on your computer can
be printed over the print data. The size, position, and
angle of the image can be adjusted. This feature can be
used to stamp the print data with a frequently used
image or an icon of your own creation.
(This function can be used when the PCL6 or PS printer driver is used.)
(1) Click the [Watermarks] tab.
(2) Select the image stamp...")
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(This function can only be used in Mac OS 9, Mac OS X v10.4.11, v10.5 to 10.5.8 and v10.6 to 10.6.2.)
(1) Select [Printer Features].
(2) Select [Different Paper].
(3) Select cover insertion settings.
Select the print setting, paper tray, and paper type for the
cover page and last page.
Macintosh
(1)(3)(2)
In Mac OS 9, select [Different Paper] and then select
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(This function can only be used in Mac OS 9, Mac OS X v10.4.11, v10.5 to 10.5.8 and v10.6 to 10.6.2.)
(1) Select [Printer Features].
(2) Select [Different Paper].
(3) Select cover insertion settings.
Select the print setting, paper tray, and paper type for the
cover page and last page.
Macintosh
(1)(3)(2)
In Mac OS 9, select [Different Paper] and then select
the settings for the cover page and last page.")
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ADDING INSERTS WHEN PRINTING ON
TRANSPARENCY FILM (Transparency Inserts)
When printing on transparency film, this function helps
prevent the sheets of transparency film from sticking
together by inserting a sheet of paper between each
sheet of film. It is also possible to print the same content
on each inserted sheet of paper as is printed on the
corresponding sheet of transparency film.
(1) Click the [Special Modes] tab.
(2) Select [Transparency Inserts] and click the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/68/103099/w64_mx2310u-user-guide-1512492901_d-315.png "Page 316
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ADDING INSERTS WHEN PRINTING ON
TRANSPARENCY FILM (Transparency Inserts)
When printing on transparency film, this function helps
prevent the sheets of transparency film from sticking
together by inserting a sheet of paper between each
sheet of film. It is also possible to print the same content
on each inserted sheet of paper as is printed on the
corresponding sheet of transparency film.
(1) Click the [Special Modes] tab.
(2) Select [Transparency Inserts] and click the...")
3-47 PRINTER Contents FUNCTIONS THAT COMBINE TEXT AND IMAGES ADDING A WATERMARK TO PRINTED PAGES (Watermark) Faint shadow-like text can be added to the background of the printed image as a watermark. The size, colour, density, and angle of the watermark text can be adjusted. The text can be selected from a pre-stored list, or entered to create an original watermark. (1) Click the [Watermarks] tab. (2) Select the watermark settings. Select a stored water mark from the pull-down menu. You can click the [Edit] button to edit the font colour and select other detailed settings. (1) Select [Watermarks]. (2) Click the [Watermark] checkbox and configure watermark settings. Detailed watermark settings can be configured such as selection of the text and editing of the font and colour. Adjust the size and angle of the text by dragging the slide bar . CONFIDENTIAL Windows (1)(2) If you wish to create a new watermark... Enter the text of the watermark in the Text box and click the [Add] button. Macintosh (1)(2) In Mac OS 9, select [Watermark] and configure the settings.
3-48 PRINTER Contents PRINTING AN IMAGE OVER THE PRINT DATA (Image Stamp) (This function is only available in Windows.) A bitmap or JPEG image stored on your computer can be printed over the print data. The size, position, and angle of the image can be adjusted. This feature can be used to stamp the print data with a frequently used image or an icon of your own creation. (This function can be used when the PCL6 or PS printer driver is used.) (1) Click the [Watermarks] tab. (2) Select the image stamp setting. If an image stamp has already been stored, it can be selected from the pull-down menu. If you have not stored an image stamp, click the [Image File], select the file you wish to use for the image stamp, and click the [Add] button. MEMO MEMO Windows (1)(2)
3-49 PRINTER Contents CREATING OVERLAYS FOR PRINT DATA (Overlays) (This function is only available in Windows.) The print data can be printed in a previously created overlay. By creating table rulings or a decorative frame in an application different from that of the text file and registering the data as an overlay file, an attractive print result can be easily obtained without the need for complex manipulations. (This function can be used when the PCL6 or PS printer driver is used.) Create an overlay file. (1) Click the [Advanced] tab. Configure the printer driver settings from the software application that you wish to use to create the overlay file. (2) Click the [Edit] button. (3) Create an overlay file. Click the [Create Overlay] button and specify the name and folder to be used for the overlay file that you wish to create. The file will be created when the settings are completed and printing is started. Printing with an overlay file (1) Click the [Advanced] tab. Configure the printer driver settings from the application from which you wish to print using the overlay file. (2) Select the overlay file. A previously created or stored overlay file can be selected from the pull-down menu. XXXX XXX 1 100 XXXX 10 150 XXX 0 120 XXXX 10 250 XXXX XXX 1 100 XXXX 10 150 XXX 0 120 XXXX 10 250 Overlay file Windows (1)(2) (3) When printing is started, a confirmation message will appear. The overlay file will not be created until the [Yes] button is clicked. To register a previously existing overlay file, click the [Load Overlay] button. (1)(2)
3-50 PRINTER Contents PRINT FUNCTIONS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES PRINTING SPECIFIED PAGES ON DIFFERENT PAPER (Different Paper) Using this function in a Windows environment The front and back cover and specified pages of a document can be printed on paper that is different from the other pages. Use this function when you wish to print the front and back cover on heavy paper, or insert coloured paper or a different paper type at specified pages. You can also insert paper as an insert without printing on it. (Only a cover can be inserted when the SAPL-c printer driver is used.) Using this function in a Macintosh environment The front cover and last page can be printed using paper that is different from the other pages. This function can be used, for example, when you want to print only the front cover and last page on thick paper. (1) Click the [Special Modes] tab. (2) Select [Different Paper] and click the [Settings] button. (3) Select paper insertion settings. Select the insertion position, paper source, and printing method from the corresponding menus. Click the [Add] button to show the selected settings in Information. When you have completed the settings, click the [Save] button in User Settings to save the settings. 54 321 Windows (1)(2) (3) When [Bypass Tray] is selected in Paper Source, be sure to select the Paper Type and load that type of paper in the bypass tray. About paper insertion settings When [Other Page] is selected for Insert Position, the insert position can be specified by directly entering a page number. However, inserts cannot be successively inserted at the same page. When Printing Method is set to [2-Sided], the specified page and the next page after it will be printed on the front and reverse side of the paper, and thus an insert setting at a page printed on the reverse side will not be effective.
3-51 PRINTER Contents (This function can only be used in Mac OS 9, Mac OS X v10.4.11, v10.5 to 10.5.8 and v10.6 to 10.6.2.) (1) Select [Printer Features]. (2) Select [Different Paper]. (3) Select cover insertion settings. Select the print setting, paper tray, and paper type for the cover page and last page. Macintosh (1)(3)(2) In Mac OS 9, select [Different Paper] and then select the settings for the cover page and last page.
3-52 PRINTER Contents ADDING INSERTS WHEN PRINTING ON TRANSPARENCY FILM (Transparency Inserts) When printing on transparency film, this function helps prevent the sheets of transparency film from sticking together by inserting a sheet of paper between each sheet of film. It is also possible to print the same content on each inserted sheet of paper as is printed on the corresponding sheet of transparency film. (1) Click the [Special Modes] tab. (2) Select [Transparency Inserts] and click the [Settings] button. (3) Select transparency insert settings. To print the same content on the insert as is printed on the sheet of transparency film, select the [Printed] checkbox . Select the paper source and type if needed. (1) Select [Printer Features]. (2) Select [Transparency Inserts]. (3) Select transparency insert settings. To print the same content on the insert as is printed on the sheet of transparency film, select [Print] in Transparency Inserts. Select the paper source and type if needed. CB A Windows (1) (2) (3) Set [Transparency] for the Paper Type of the bypass tray. Macintosh (3)(1)(2) Set [Transparency] for the Paper Type of the bypass tray. In Mac OS X v10.2.8, select the [Transparency Inserts] checkbox in [Advanced]. In Mac OS 9, select [Transparency Inserts] and select from the Transparency Inserts menu. Select the paper source and type if needed.
3-53 PRINTER Contents PRINTING A CARBON COPY (Carbon Copy) (This function is only available in Windows.) This function is used to print an additional copy of the print image on paper that is the same size but from a different paper tray. For example, if carbon copy print is selected when standard paper is loaded in tray 1 and coloured paper is loaded in tray 2, a print result similar to a carbon copy slip can be obtained with a single selection of the print command. As another example, if standard paper is loaded in tray 1 and recycled paper is loaded in tray 2, Carbon Copy can simultaneously print one copy for presentation and one copy as a duplicate. (This function can be used when the PCL6 or PS printer driver is used.) (1) Click the [Special Modes] tab. (2) Select [Carbon Copy] and click the [Settings] button. (3) Select the carbon copy settings. Select the tray for the Top Copy and then select the tray for the carbon copy (or copies) in Carbon Copy. AAA A Windows (1) (2) (3) When the bypass tray is selected, be sure to select the Paper Type.
3-54 PRINTER Contents PRINTING TEXT ON TABS OF TAB PAPER (Tab Paper Print/Tab Paper Settings) (This function is only available in Windows.) This function is used to print text on the tabs of tab paper. Tab Paper Print (PCL6 only) You can print on each sheet of tab paper that you insert in the desired page position. Text to be printed on tabs can be entered in [Tab Paper Print] on the [Special Modes] tab of the printer driver properties window, and detailed settings can be configured such as the size of the tabs, the starting position, the distance between tabs, and the page numbers where tab sheets will be inserted. Tab Paper Settings (PCL6, PS only) Text to be printed on tab papers can be created in a software application, and then [Tab Paper Settings] on the [Advanced] tab of the printer driver properties window can be used to specify how far the text needs to be shifted for tab printing. GHI DEF ABC ABCABC Original image Printed on the tab paper
3-55 PRINTER Contents Tab Paper Print (PCL6 only) Open the data that you wish to print on the tab paper and then select the settings. (1) Click the [Special Modes] tab. (2) Select [Tab Paper Print] and click the [Settings] button. (3) Select the tab position settings. For commercially available tab paper, you can use the existing settings in User Settings such as [A4-5tab-D]. For other types of tab paper, the position of the first tab, the distance between tabs, and the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the tab can be directly entered or changed using the button. In addition, the size of the tab paper can be selected in Paper Size. (4) Select the page settings. Specify the pages where you wish to insert tab paper and enter the text that you wish to print on the tabs. You can also select the font and adjust the layout. Windows (1)(2) (3) (4) Set [Tab Paper] for the Paper Type of the bypass tray. The tab paper settings can be stored and a stored file opened in User Settings.
3-56 PRINTER Contents Tab Paper Settings (PCL6, PS only) When you have finished preparing the data to be printed on the tabs in the software application, select the following settings: (1) Click the [Advanced] tab. (2) Click the [Tab Paper Settings] button. (3) Select the tab paper settings. To shift the image, directly enter a number or click the button. (4) Select the paper source and type. Click the [Paper] tab, and select [Bypass Tray] for Paper Source and [Tab Paper] for Paper Type. (4)(1) (2) (3) Set [Tab Paper] for the Paper Type of the bypass tray.