[Screen Pattern]
Overview
This system uses the screen to form images.
In general, set to [Auto] to automatically select the screen appropriate for [Type] and [Color]. When you cannot obtain the desired image quality using [Auto], manually change the screen.
The following screen is automatically selected depending on the combination of [Type] and [Color].
[Type] | [Color] | Automatically selected screen |
[Text/Photo(Print)], [Text/Photo(Photo)] | [Full Color], [Single Color] | Screen 1 |
[Black] | Stochastic | |
[Photo(Print)], [Photo(Photo)] | All color modes | Screen 1 |
[Text] | All color modes | Stochastic |
[Copied] | All color modes | Screen 1 |
[Map] | All color modes | Stochastic |
[Inkjet] | All color modes | Screen 1 |
Tips
- The following 3 types of screens are selectable: [Screen1 / Dot190], [Screen2 / Dot175], and [Stochastic / FM3]. The type of each screen can be changed in [Custom Screen]. Change the type depending on the use. For details about [Custom Screen], refer to [Custom Screen].
- [Screen Pattern] can also be set using [)] on the right of the [Screen Pattern] key on the [Quality Adj.] screen.
Tips
The following screens are available.
- Line screen: Reproduces an image with a collection of lines like scanning lines of a television, offering better tonality. However, text may not be reproduced clearly because it is reproduced in the same way as photos.
- Dot screen: Reproduces an image with a collection of dots.
- Stochastic: This is an error diffusion method that reproduces copy images with small, random dots. This method is suitable for reproducing the text of originals sharply.
Setting Items
Setting item | Description |
|---|---|
[Screen1 / Dot190] | Selects the screen. |
[Screen2 / Dot175] | |
[Stochastic / FM3] | |
[Auto] | Automatically selects the screen appropriate for [Type] and [Color]. |
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