ables you to select the setting value when you select [Gradation] as the halftone setting. For instructions on setting halftone of the printer, see "Halftones."

- "Resolution"

You can select [Gradation], [Resolution], or [Error Diffusion] independently for texts, graphics, and images for the halftone settings of the printer. This mode en-

ables you to select the setting value when you select [Resolution] as the halftone setting. For instructions on setting halftone of the printer, see "Halftones."

Field Remedy

1) Press Settings/Registration > Adjustment/Maintenance > Adjust Image Quality > Dither Settings.

2) Select the value for "Gradation" and "Resolution" > press OK.

3) Perform the automatic gradation adjustment.

[Caution]

After changing the settings, make sure to perform the automatic gradation adjustment first, and then perform the color balance adjustment as the color balance may

become unstable.

[Reference] Halftones:

You can set how to express halftones in black and white data.

Print data is expressed in dots. Fine gradations, edges, and shades are expressed by using dither patterns, which are groups of dots. This is called halftone processing.

For example, using a pattern that sharpens character and line edges, or a pattern that smoothens image and graph gradation, enables you to obtain the most suitable

texture.

- "Resolution"

You can print text with distinct outlines, which is best to print text and thin lines.

- "Gradation"

You can print with both smooth gradation and outlines, which is best to print graphs and graphics that use gradation.

- "Error Diffusion"

Finer printing can be done than with [Resolution], although toner stability is somewhat weaker. This is suited to printing small characters and fine lines, and outlines

(such as from CAD data) sharply.