Selecting Image Quality/Density/Enlarging or Reducing Copy (MF8580Cdw/MF8280Cw)

Article ID: ART140775 | Date published: 05/13/2015 | Date last updated: 08/17/2015
 

Description

Selecting Image Quality/Density/Enlarging or Reducing Copy (MF8580Cdw/MF8280Cw)

Solution

Selecting Document Type

To ensure optimal image quality for the copy, you can specify the document type, such as text-only documents or magazine photos.

[ ] <Original Type> [ ] Select the document type [ ]


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(a) <Text/Photo/Map>

Suitable when copying documents that contain text and photos, or detailed graphics such as maps. You can also select whether to give priority to copy speed or image quality.


<Text/Photo/Map (Speed)>
When this option is selected for color copying, priority is given to speed over image quality.


<Text/Photo/Map (Quality)>
This option gives priority to image quality over speed. You can also adjust the level of priority given to the quality of the text or photos. Use [ ] / [ ] to adjust the setting, and press <Apply>.

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(b) <Printed Image>

Suitable when copying documents that contain printed photos, such as magazines or pamphlets.

(c) <Text>

Suitable when copying documents that only contain text.

Adjusting Density

You can adjust the density of the copy if the text or images in a document are too light or dark. Adjust the background if you want to remove the background color when document pages are lightly colored or yellowing.

NOTE
When copying a document printed on sides of thin paper, such as a newspaper, adjust the density and background so that the text and images on the opposite side of the page are not visible in the copy.

[ ] <Density> [ ] Adjust the density <Apply>


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(a) <>

Decreases the density.

(b) <+>

Increases the density.


Adjusting the background color

[ ] <Density> [ ] <Background> <Adjust (Manual)> [ ] Adjust the background color <Apply> <Apply>


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(a) <>

Makes the background color lighter.

(b) <+>

Makes the background color darker.

(c) <Adj. by Color>

Adjust each color in the background.
<Adj. by Color>
Select the color [ ] Adjust the density <Apply> <Apply> <Apply>

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Enlarging or Reducing

You can enlarge or reduce copies by using a preset copy ratio such as <STMT->LTR>, or by setting a custom copy ratio in increments of 1%.

[ ] <Copy Ratio> [ ] Select the copy ratio [ ]


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(a) <Custom Ratio>

Use [ ] / [ ] or the numeric keys to enter the copy ratio, and press <Apply>. You can set any copy ratio from 25% to 400% in 1% increments.

(b) Preset copy ratio

Use [ ] / [ ] to select a copy ratio.

Copying Multiple Documents onto One Sheet (2 on 1/4 on 1)

You can copy two or four documents onto a single sheet at a reduced size. This decreases the number of pages, enabling you to save paper.

NOTE
  • If you want to change the copy ratio for <2 on 1>/<4 on 1>, select the setting before changing <Copy Ratio>.
  • <2 on 1>/<4 on 1> is not available when using <Erase Frame>, <Paper Save Copy>, or <ID Card Copy>.
  • When you copy multiple documents onto one page, margins may be created in the copied image.

REFERENCE
Using [ ] enables you to combine 2-sided copying and <2 on 1>/<4 on 1>.

[ ] <N on 1> [ ] Select <2 on 1> or <4 on 1> [ ] Select the document size on the <Scan Size> screen [ ] On the <Output Size> screen, select the paper source that contains the paper you want to use [ ]


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(a) <2 on 1>/<4 on 1>

Copies two or four documents onto a single sheet.

(b) <Select Layout>

Specify how to arrange the copied documents on the page, such as from left to right, top to bottom. Use [ ] / [ ] to select the desired layout, and press [ ].


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SIMS Doc Id

8201749900

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