Ricoh FAX880 MP, Operator'S Manual

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INTRODUCTION
The Inkjet MFP printer is a color printer when the Ink Cartridge Type 125
Color is installed. If this is your first color printer, read this section for some
tips on effectively using color.
By using color, you can enhance the visual impact of your documents and
presentations. You can capture your readers’ attention, hold their interest,
and increase their understanding of your message. To do this, you don’t have
to be a professional artist, but you do need to spend a little time planning
your layout and determining how to use color to highlight important
information. Without planning, you could overuse color and actually detract
from the visual impact.
In your planning process, you should consider the following:
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Know the print media you are using.
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Know the print mode you set in your application or your printer driver.
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Know the capabilities of your software application.
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Understand the limitations of your computer’s monitor.
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Know the factors that affect the speed of color printing.
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Know the cost of color printing.
SELECTING THE PRINT MEDIA
You need to determine how the printed material will be used when you plan
its layout and when you select the print media.
Each project you work on will have unique requirements. The way you use
color and select the print media is critical in achieving an impressive visual
impact.
Print Media Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to select a print medium appropriate for the print job:
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Plain copier paper provides good results, and paper with cotton fiber is
also suitable for color printing.
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For important presentations or documents that include intensive
graphics and color, use coated paper or a similar product. On this type
of paper, the printer will produce even more vivid colors. When printing
on coated paper, print on the whiter side only.
PRINTING IN COLOR
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