Lexmark Optra S 1250, User Manual

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Using the Operator Panel and Menus
Using
the
Operator
Panel
a
nd
Menus
Using Your Printer
Quality Menu
Use the following menu items to adjust the print quality for your
specific printing needs. See “Enhancing Print Quality” on page 341
for more information on print quality settings.
Quality Menu Selections
Menu Item Values and Functions of the Menu Items
Print Resolution 300 dpi
600 dpi*
1200 Image Q
1200 dpi
The Print Resolution setting defines the number of dots printed per inch
(dpi). The higher the setting, the sharper the clarity of printed characters
and graphics. See “Print Resolution” on page 345. Select
1200 Image Q for
1200 Image Quality. See “Print Quality Settings” on page 344 and “1200
Image Quality” on page 345 for more information.
Print Darkness Lightest
Lighter
Normal*
Darker
Darkest
You can use the Print Darkness menu item to lighten or darken the image
appearance in your print jobs or to preserve your toner supply.
Selecting
Normal
should satisfy most of your printing requirements.
If you want finer line width, higher definition in graphics, and lighter gray
scale images, set Print Darkness to
Lighter . Use the Lightest value to
further reduce image darkness and to preserve the toner supply. If you
want a bolder line width, emphasis in graphics, or darker gray scale
images, set Print Darkness to
Darker . Use the Darkest value to emphasize
line width, produce the boldest text, and the darkest images.
See “Print Darkness” on page 345 for information.
* Factory Default