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Basic Printing Setup

This section describes settings on the Quick Setup tab used for basic printing.

  1. Check that printer is turned on

  2. Load paper in printer

  3. Open printer driver's setup screen

  4. Select frequently used settings

    On the Quick Setup tab, use Commonly Used Settings to select from predefined print settings.
    When you select a print setting, the settings for Additional Features, Media Type, and Printer Paper Size automatically switch to the predefined values.

    figure:Commonly Used Settings on the Quick Setup tab

    Important

    • When the Grayscale Printing check box is checked, the printer driver processes image data as sRGB data. In this case, actual colors printed may differ from those in the original image data.
      When using the grayscale printing function to print Adobe RGB data, convert the data to sRGB data using an application software.

    Note

    • If you have a FINE cartridge (sold separately) installed, the printer may print using color ink even if you have selected Grayscale Printing.

  5. Select print quality

    For Print Quality, select from High, Standard, or Economy.

    figure:Print Quality on the Quick Setup tab

    Important

    • The print quality selections will differ depending on which print setting you select.

    Note

    • Selecting Economy in Print Quality reduces black ink consumption. This means that you can print more than if you have Standard selected.
      When performing color printing or color copying, ink consumption for the black areas is reduced. However, for the color areas, the same amount of ink is consumed as the Standard setting.
      For details on Economy Mode, see "Economy Mode."

  6. Select paper source

    For Paper Source, select Automatically Select, Rear Tray, or Cassette, whichever matches your purpose.

    figure:Paper Source on the Quick Setup tab

    Important

    • The paper source settings that can be selected may differ depending on the paper type and size.

  7. Click OK

    The printer will now print using these settings.

    figure:OK on the Quick Setup tab

Important

  • When you select Always Print with Current Settings, the settings on the Quick Setup, Main, and Page Setup tabs are saved, and those settings are used in subsequent printings.
  • To register the current settings as a new preset, click Save... under Commonly Used Settings.