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Original Type: Selecting Type of Original

Printed image quality is adjusted according to the type of the original.

This setting is effective for all modes of [Single Color], [Black], [Full Color], and [Auto Color].

The density level can be shifted in each of 8 modes of [Type]. For details, refer to Original Density Shift: Adjusting the Original Density Shift Amount.

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Description

Function appropriate for copying printed originals including both text and photo, such as a brochure and catalog.

Function appropriate for when the photo part of the original including both text and photo is printed on photographic paper.

Function appropriate for copying printed originals, such as a brochure and catalog. Reproduces half-tone photo images as much as possible, which can hardly be reproduced in normal mode.

Function appropriate for when the photo part of the original is printed on photographic paper. Reproduces half-tone photo images as much as possible, which can hardly be reproduced in normal mode.

Function appropriate for copying originals composed of text only. In this mode, the edges of copied texts are sharpened to provide higher legibility.

Function appropriate for copying images (originals) printed by the machine.

Function appropriate for copying colored originals and originals with colored fine lines such as a map. Sharp copy images are provided.

Function appropriate for copying originals printed by an ink-jet printer.

  1. Position the original.

  2. Press the [COPY] tab to display the [COPY] screen.

  3. Press [Original Setting].

    The [Original Setting] screen is displayed.

  4. Select the desired mode key from [Type].

  5. Press [OK].

    The screen returns to the [COPY] screen.

    • To restore the default setting, press [Default Set] and to restore the previous setting, press [Cancel].

    • Printing does not start without returning to the [COPY] screen. Be sure to display the [COPY] screen.