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Quality & Media

This dialog allows you to create a basic print setup in accordance with the paper type. Unless special printing is required, normal printing can be performed just by setting the items in this dialog.

figure:Quality & Media in the Print dialog
Media Type
Select the type of media to be used.
You must select the type of media actually loaded in the printer. This selection enables the printer to carry out printing properly for the material of the media used.
Paper Source
Select the source from which paper is supplied.
Automatically Select
Based on the paper settings in the print dialog and the paper information registered on the printer, the printer automatically determines the paper source and feeds paper.
Rear Tray
Paper is always fed from the rear tray.
Cassette
Paper is always fed from the cassette.
Print Quality
Select the one that is closest to the original document type and the purpose.
When one of the radio buttons is selected, the appropriate quality will be set automatically.
High
Gives priority to print quality over printing speed.
Standard
Prints with average speed and quality.
Draft
This setting is appropriate for test printing.
Custom
Select this radio button to specify a quality.
Quality
When you select Custom in Print Quality, you can use the slider bar to adjust the print quality level.
Grayscale Printing
Set grayscale printing. Grayscale printing refers to the function of converting your document to grayscale data in the printer to print it in monochrome.
When you check the check box, both monochrome and color documents will be printed in monochrome. When printing a color document, be sure to uncheck the check box.
Printer Media Information
Displays paper size and media type that are set on printer.

Note

  • When printing on a double postcard, select Postcard Double for Paper Size, and then print again.
  • If you print on paper other than hagaki, load the paper according to usage instructions, and then click OK.