Konica Minolta IC-301, User Manual, Page: 177 / 212

Setting Parameters in the Job Parameters Window 169
Saturation
¾
Select one of the following options:
•
Normal
: To maintain the gray balance throughout the range
of colors in the print job file
•
High
: When you need dark colors that are more intense.
Gradation
¾
Select one of the following options:
•
None:
The printer applies maximum dry ink coverage. This is
the default setting.
•
Cool:
Blue tones appear clearer
•
Lively:
Increases the color saturation
•
Sharp:
Increases the contrast
•
Warm:
Sets the hues in the low densities to a bright reddish
color
The
Gradation
parameter contains a list of gradation tables that
were created in the IC-301 print controller Gradation Tool window.
Each gradation table contains specific settings for brightness,
contrast, and color balance.
When you select your predefined gradation table, your job is
adjusted according to the specific table’s settings.
Ink Saving
GCR
¾
Select
Yes
to conserve toner by replacing the gray component
(CMY) of pixels with black toner.
The gray component replacement also prevents the consequences
of excessive toner buildup, such as flaking and cracking, or the
"curling" effect that may occur when printing transparencies.
While the gray component of each color is replaced by black, there
is no change in the color quality of the printed image.