Printer Settings from the Machine

This category describes the printer settings which you can specify from the machine.



Settings Menu

There are some settings which can be made from the machine. To set up from the machine, see "Making the Printer Settings from the Machine."


Remark
  • Some of these settings may also be available from the printer driver. In this case, settings made from the printer driver will override settings made in the <Printer Settings> menu.
  • The following functions are not available with the UFRII printer driver:
  • Print Quality
  • Layout
  • Collate
  • Color Mode
  • Gradation Settings
  • Compressed Image Output

Making the Printer Settings from the Machine

Number of Copies

2-Sided

Paper Feed

Default Paper Size


Default Paper Type


Paper Size Override


Print Quality

Gradation Level


Toner Density


Save Toner


Line Control


Layout

Binding Location


Unit of Measure


Margin


Auto Continue

Collate

Timeout

Personality

Mode Priority

Auto Select

Color Mode

Gradation Settings

Compressed Image Output

Initialize Printer Settings

PCL Settings

Paper Save (PCL Only)


Orientation (PCL Only)


Font Number (PCL Only)


Point Size (PCL Only)


Pitch (PCL Only)


Form Lines (PCL Only)


Symbol Set (PCL Only)


Custom Paper Size Setting (PCL Only)


Unit of Measure (PCL Only)


X dimension (PCL Only)


Y dimension (PCL Only)


Append CR to LF (PCL Only)


Enlarge A4 Print Width (PCL Only)


Halftones (PCL Only)


RGB Source Profile (PCL Only)


Output Profile (PCL Only)


Matching Method (PCL Only)


Gray Compensation (PCL Only)


CMS (Matching) Selection (PCL Only)


CMS (Matching)/Gamma (PCL Only)


Gamma Correction (PCL Only)


Advanced Smoothing (PCL Only)


PS Settings

Job Timeout (PS Only)


Wait Timeout (PS Only)


Print PS Errors (PS Only)


RGB Source Profile (PS Only)


CMYK Simulation Profile (PS Only)


Use Grayscale Profile (PS Only)


Output Profile (PS Only)


Matching Method (PS Only)


RGB Pure Black Process (PS Only)


CMYK Pure Black Process (PS Only)


Pure Black Text (PS Only)


Halftones (PS Only)


Advanced Smoothing (PS Only)


Toner Volume Adjustment (PS Only)



Making the Printer Settings from the Machine

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To set up from the machine, select <Printer Settings> in <Additional Func.>.
Make the printer settings referring to the following procedure. For the menu list of printer settings, see Settings Menu.

  1. Press (Main Menu).
  1. Press the right Any key to select <Additional Func.>.
  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select <Printer Settings>.
  1. Use [], [] or (Scroll Wheel) to select the printer setting you want to make.

Some menus have one more step for selecting the setting you want to make. In this case, repeat the step 4.

  1. Make the desired setting.

If you select <Number of Copies>, the screen below appears.



Number of Copies

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1 to 999; 1*


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to specify the number of copies printed. The default setting is <1>. You can specify up to 999 copies.


Remark
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


2-Sided

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2-Sided, 1-Sided*


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This parameter enables you to select one-sided or two-sided printing. When <2-Sided> is specified, the document is printed on both sides of the paper.


Remark
  • You can make two-sided prints with the following paper size and weight:
  • Size: LTR, LGL, FLSC, A4
  • Weight: 16 to 32 lb (60 to 120 g/m2)
  • When printing on letterhead paper, or paper with a logo (such as a cover sheet), please note the following:
  • If the paper is fed from a paper drawer, the printing surface should be face down.
  • If the paper is fed from the stack bypass tray, the printing surface should be face up.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


Paper Feed

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You can specify the following settings from <Paper Feed>.


Default Paper Size

Default Paper Type

Paper Size Override


Default Paper Size

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LTR*, LGL, STMT, EXEC, FLSC, OFI, B-OFI, M-OFI, G-LTR, G-LGL, COM10, Monarch, DL, ISO-C5, ISO-B5, A4, A5, B5


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This parameter defines the default paper size used when the paper size cannot be set within the application software, when no paper source is specified.


Remark
  • If you are printing from an OS that does not have a printer driver for the machine (MS-DOS, UNIX, etc.), make sure that the paper loaded in the paper drawer matches the paper size specified in this setting. If the paper size specified in this setting is not available, an error message is displayed when the machine tries to print the job and the machine stops. In addition, if a paper source has not been selected through the application, the machine automatically selects the default print settings for the paper size and type.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


Default Paper Type

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Plain 1, Plain 2*, Recycled Paper, Color, Bond, Heavy 1, Heavy 2, Transparencies, Labels, Envelope


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This parameter sets the default paper type to be used for print jobs. This machine has internally defined optimal print modes for each specified paper type.


Remark
  • If you are printing from an OS that does not have a printer driver for the machine (MS-DOS, UNIX, etc.), make sure that the paper loaded in the paper drawer matches the paper type specified in this setting. If the paper type specified in this setting is not available, an error message is displayed when the machine tries to print the job, and the machine stops. In addition, if a paper source has not been selected through the application, the machine automatically selects the default print settings for the paper type and size.
  • Use the following figures as a guideline to decide whether paper should be specified as Plain Paper or Heavy Paper.
  • Plain Paper: 16 to 28 lb (60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2)
  • Heavy Paper: 28 to 47 lb (106 g/m2 to 176 g/m2)
  • Use only transparencies designed for laser printers.
  • Canon label paper is recommended for printing on labels.
  • Transparency and Labels cannot be printed using two-sided printing.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


Paper Size Override

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Off*, On


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

Paper of the size selected in the printer driver might not be loaded in any of the machine's paper drawers. If this setting is enabled, the machine will automatically substitute paper of an available size for the missing paper, as shown in the table below.

Printer Driver Setting Substitute Paper
LTR A4
A4 LTR

Remark
  • The machine does not use substitute paper if the above substitute paper is not loaded in the machine' s paper drawers.


Print Quality

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You can specify the following settings from <Print Quality>.


Gradation Level

Toner Density

Save Toner

Line Control


Gradation Level

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High Gradation 1*, High Gradation 2


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting specifies the gradation level for printing data.

Specify <High Gradation 1> when printing pictures or other data in general quality and specify <High Gradation 2> when printing in higher quality.


Remark
  • The results of image refinement may be different depending on the types of characters and graphics you want to print.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


Toner Density

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Cyan: -8 to 8; 0*
Magenta: -8 to 8; 0*
Yellow: -8 to 8; 0*
Black: -8 to 8; 0*


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting adjusts the print density of the respective colors.

Moving the density scale to the left makes the print image lighter, and to the right makes the print image darker. This setting has 17 levels you can adjust, with level <0> (middle level) being the default setting.


Remark
  • This function is not available if <Toner Save> is set to <On>.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


Save Toner

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Off*, On


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to set the Toner Save function. Toner Save uses less toner to print documents and may result in longer toner life.


Remark
  • The <Save Toner> function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • The <Save Toner> settings on the machine is only valid when [Toner Save] in [Details] in the [Quality] page of the PCL printer driver or PS printer driver is set to [Printer Default].
  • Depending on the data to be printed, <Save Toner> may not be applied even if <On> is selected.
  • If <On> is selected for <Save Toner>, very light or finely detailed images may not be printed clearly.


Line Control

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Resolution Priority*, Gradation Priority


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to specify the image processing for lines. Under most circumstances, it is preferable to leave this setting as <Resolution Priority>.

If <Resolution Priority> is selected, image processing is performed that upholds the same resolution as text for lines.

If <Gradation Priority> is selected, image processing is performed that upholds the same color and gradation as graphics for lines.


Remark
  • This setting can only be applied to jobs in the UFR II mode, PCL6 mode, or PS mode.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


Layout

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You can specify the following settings from <Layout>.


Binding Location

Unit of Measure

Margin


Binding Location

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Long Edge*, Short Edge


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This parameter determines whether the binding position is along the long edge or the short edge of the paper. When binding for two-sided printing, the image orientation is automatically adjusted for correct layout.

When the binding position is on the long edge of the paper:

When the binding position is on the short edge of the paper:


Remark
  • You cannot create a binding margin with this setting alone. Use this setting in combination with the Margin setting to create a binding margin.
  • For two-sided printing, the orientation of the image on the back side of the page may be changed by this setting.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


Unit of Measure

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Millimeter, Inch*


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to specify the unit of measurement you would like to use to specify page margins.


Remark
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


Margin

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-1.97 to +1.97 inch (in increments of 0.01 inch); 0.00* inch


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to set the page margin in millimeters. The settings can be set in increments of 0.01 inches (0.5 mm) from -1.97 inches (-50.0 mm) through +1.97 inches (+50.0 mm).

Use [▲] to increase the width of the inside margin.

Use [▼] to increase the width of the outside margin.

You can specify the edge along which the margin will be created in the <Binding Location> setting (previous setting). To create a margin along one of the edges of the paper, use this setting in combination with the <Binding Location> setting.


Remark
  • If this setting moves the image outside the printable area, part of the image may be cut off.
  • Pressing [▲] increases the setting value by 0.01 inches (0.5 mm) each time the key is pressed. Pressing [▼] decreases the value by 0.01 inches (0.5 mm) each time.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


Auto Continue

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Off*, On


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to automatically clear an error and continue printing when an error occurs (Error skip).

If <On> is selected, error skips are performed automatically.

If <Off> is selected, you must perform error skips from the control panel.


Remark
  • Auto Continue only temporarily clears an error, so the data may not print correctly.
  • This setting is valid even if multiple errors have occurred.


Collate

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Off*, On


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to sort copies into sets arranged in page order.

If <On> is selected, all pages of each copy are printed before printing the next copy.

If <Off> is selected, all copies of the same page are printed before printing the next page.

Examples of each collate option when printing three copies of three page document:


Remark
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


Timeout

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Off, Timeout (5 to 300 seconds); 15* seconds


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

If the data for a job does not end, the machine does not start the next job even if it receives other print commands. In cases like this, use the Timeout setting to force jobs to finish if no data is received during the set period of time.

If Timeout is enabled, jobs can finish automatically. For example, if print data still remains in the machine because a form feed command cannot be processed, the paper can be fed automatically.

If Timeout is <Off>, jobs will not end automatically.


Remark
  • If this function is set so that a job will timeout, the machine may end a print job before all the data has been received if it takes a long time for the computer to send the data. If this occurs, adjust the length of the <Timeout> setting.
  • If you send data from a printer driver that is not compatible with the machine, and the end of job command is not received within the time set in this setting, the machine cancels the job, which may cause the data to be printed incorrectly.
  • When a job is being processed, the Processing/Data indicator on the control panel blinks green.


Personality

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Auto*, PS, PCL


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables the machine to process data received from the host computer in the specified data format.

The machine can distinguish between computer-sent control commands and Direct Print data and automatically switch personalities. However, in instances such as where received control commands are exclusively defined or the machine does not automatically switch to the appropriate personality, please set this setting to match received data. The machine enables you to switch the personality and set specifications for printing using the menu functions on the display.

Setting <Personality> to <Auto> makes the machine determine the type of data received from the host on a job-by-job basis. If you are printing from applications on a computer, we recommend that you use the <Auto> setting.


Remark
  • The <Personality> function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • This setting is available only when both PS and PCL printing functions are activated.
  • If you find that the machine does not correctly switch to the appropriate personality when <Personality> is set to <Auto>, change the setting manually to match the data you are sending from the host computer.
  • This function is not available when printing in the UFR II mode.


Mode Priority

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Off*, PS, PCL


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting determines which personality should be used if a job is received without a specified command language or Direct Print data. <Mode Priority> is used when <Personality> is set to <Auto>.

Off
This does not specify a preferred personality. If a job is received without a specified command language or Direct Print data, the current personality is used. The default setting is <Off>.

PS
This assigns priority to the PS personality.

PCL
This assigns priority to the PCL personality.


Remark
  • The <Mode Priority> function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • This setting is available only when both PS and PCL printing functions are activated.
  • This function is not available when printing in the UFR II mode.


Auto Select

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PS: Off, On*
PCL: Off, On*


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting defines the personality options available for the machine receiving a job without a specified command language or Direct Print data. The setting is applied only when <Personality> is set to <Auto>. The PS and PCL personalities can be enabled or disabled.

If <On> is selected, the selected personality is available for the machine.

If <Off> is selected, the selected personality is not available for the machine.


Remark
  • The <Auto Select> function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • This setting is available only when both PS and PCL printing functions are activated.
  • This function is not available when printing in the UFR II mode.


Color Mode

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Auto Detect*, Color, Black and White


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to set the color mode you want to specify when printing.

If <Auto Detect> is selected, the machine automatically decides whether to print in color or black and white depending on the color type of the original.
If <Color> is selected, data is printed in all 4 colors: cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K).
If <Black and White> is selected, data is printed in black (K) only, even if the original is in color.


Remark
  • If different color data is overlaid, the machine may not distinguish color from monochrome, even if <Auto Detect> is selected. For example, although the printout looks monochrome, if different color data is overlaid, it is printed in color mode, thereby using the color toner cartridges to print, not the black toner cartridge. Furthermore, if the data is created as color data in the application you are using, it is printed in color mode, even though the data looks monochrome.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


Gradation Settings

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Gradation: Off*, Smooth 1, Smooth 2
Graphics: Off, On*
Image: Off, On*


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

Set this function when the gradation of graphics (illustrations made by software applications) or images (bitmap images) does not print smoothly (the color changes stand out).

<Smooth 2> performs a smoother gradation than <Smooth 1>. If <Smooth 1> is selected and the gradation is still not printed smoothly, select <Smooth 2>. You can select whether to apply smoothing to graphics or image data.


Remark
  • This setting does not apply to text data.
  • If <Smooth 1> or <Smooth 2> is selected, and gradation is applied to halftones, graphics and images may appear grainy.
  • Graphics and Image are only displayed when <Smooth 1> or <Smooth 2> is selected.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


Compressed Image Output

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Output*, Display Error


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to specify how the data should be treated if the data size of the print job is too large to be stored in the machine's internal memory.

If <Output> is selected, the data is highly compressed (so it is able to stored in the internal memory), and then the job is printed. However, the print quality may diminish.

If <Display Error> is selected, the job can be cancelled without being compressed.


Remark
  • Even if <Output> is selected and the data is highly compressed, the data may still be too large to be stored in the machine's internal memory. In this case, the job is canceled and an error is logged in the Print Log.
  • When <Display Error> is selected and the print job is cancelled when the compressed data could not be stored into the internal memory, a blank page may be printed but this will not be counted as a print job.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


Initialize Printer Settings

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The menu settings can be reset to the factory defaults by initializing the printer settings.

If you select <Initialize Printer Settings>, the confirmation message <Initialize settings?> is displayed. If you select <Yes>, the settings are initialized. If you select <No>, the settings are not initialized.


Remark
  • Do not turn OFF the machine while the settings are being initialized, as doing so may damage the machine's memory.
  • When you initialize the settings, make sure that the processing/memory indicator is not blinking.
  • The data received while the printer setting is initializing may not be printed properly. Deleting and retrying the job is recommended.


PCL Settings

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Remark
  • These settings are applicable only when printing in the PCL mode.
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.


Paper Save (PCL Only)

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Off*, On


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting specifies whether to output a blank page when software does not send print data between End Page codes.

If <On> is selected, a blank page is not output, thus saving paper.

If <Off> is selected, a blank page is output.


Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.


Orientation (PCL Only)

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Portrait*, Landscape


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to set the paper orientation.

If <Portrait> is selected, the print image is printed in portrait orientation regardless of the orientation of the paper in the paper drawers.

If <Landscape> is selected, the print image is printed in landscape orientation regardless of the orientation of the paper in the paper drawers.


Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


Font Number (PCL Only)

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0 to 104; 0*


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

You can set the default font typeface for this printer function using the corresponding font numbers. Valid font numbers are from 0 to 104.


Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.


Point Size (PCL Only)

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4.00 to 999.75 point (in increments of 0.25 points); 12.00* point


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

If the number selected in <Font Number> is that of a proportionally spaced scalable font, this option appears in the PCL menu. It enables you to specify a point size for the default font. The point size can be adjusted in increments of 0.25 pts.


Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • This function is available if a value from <1> to <69> is specified for the <Font Number> option.


Pitch (PCL Only)

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0.44 to 99.99 cpi (in increments of 0.01 cpi); 10.00* cpi


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

If the number selected in <Font Number> is that of a fixed pitch scalable font, <Pitch> appears in the PCL menu. It enables you to specify the pitch for the default font. The pitch can be adjusted in increments of 0.01 cpi (characters per inch).


Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • This function is available if a value of <0> or from <70> to <89> is specified for the <Font Number> option.


Form Lines (PCL Only)

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5 to 128 lines; 60* lines


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to specify the number of lines to be printed on a page. You can specify from 5 to 128 lines.


Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.


Symbol Set (PCL Only)

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ARABIC8, DESKTOP, GREEK8, HEBREW7, HEBREW8, ISO4, ISO6, ISO11, ISO15, ISO17, ISO21, ISO60, ISO69, ISOCYR, ISOGRK, ISOHEB, ISOL1, ISOL2, ISOL5, ISOL6, LEGAL, MATH8, MCTEXT, MSPUBL, PC775, PC8*, PC850, PC851, PC852, PC862, PC864, PC866, PC8DN, PC8GRK, PC8TK, PC1004, PIFONT, PSMATH, PSTEXT, ROMAN8, VNINTL, VNMATH, VNUS, WIN30, WINARB, WINBALT, WINCYR, WINGRK, WINL1, WINL2, WINL5


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to select the symbol set most suited to the needs of the host computer.


Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.


Custom Paper Size Setting (PCL Only)

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Off*, On


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to specify a custom paper size. If <On> is selected, you can enter a custom size.


Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • You can only select the custom paper size entered with settings from the printer driver.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


Unit of Measure (PCL Only)

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Millimeter, Inch*


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to specify the unit of measurement you would like to use to specify your custom paper size.


Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • This function is only available if the <Custom Paper Size Setting> option is set to <On>.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


X dimension (PCL Only)

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3.00 to 8.50 in; 8.50* in


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to specify the X dimension of the custom paper. The X dimension can be adjusted from 3.00 inches (76.2 mm) through 8.50 inches (216.0 mm) in increments of 0.01 inches (0.1 mm).

This function can be very useful when part of the printed image is cut off. Increasing this dimension may allow some of the missing image to be correctly printed. Make sure you do not increase the X dimension beyond the actual size of the paper you are using for printing.


Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • This function is only available if the <Custom Paper Size Setting> option is set to <On>.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


Y dimension (PCL Only)

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5.00 to 14.00 in; 14.00* in


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to specify the Y dimension of the custom paper. The Y dimension can be adjusted from 5.00 inches (127.0 mm) through 14.00 inches (356.0 mm) in increments of 0.01 inches (0.1 mm).

This function can be very useful when part of the printed image is cut off. Increasing this dimension may allow some of the missing image to be correctly printed. Make sure you do not increase the Y dimension beyond the actual size of the paper you are using for printing.


Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • This function is only available if the <Custom Paper Size Setting> option is set to <On>.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


Append CR to LF (PCL Only)

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Yes, No*


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to specify whether to append a carriage return (CR) when line feed code (LF) is received.

If <Yes> is selected, the print head moves to the beginning of the next line when line feed code is received.

If <No> is selected, the print head moves down to the next line when line feed code is received, and the margin does not change (such as to the beginning of the next line).


Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.


Enlarge A4 Print Width (PCL Only)

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Off*, On


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting determines whether to expand the printable area of A4 size paper to that of Letter size in width.

If <On> is selected, all the area on a page 1/6 inches (4.23 mm) from the top and bottom edges and 1/20 inches (1.28 mm) from the left and right edges is available for printing on A4 paper. Only the width increases.

If <Off> is selected, all the area on a page 1/6 inches (4.23 mm) from the top, bottom, left, and right edges is available for printing on A4 paper.


Settings On Off
A: Length 11 1/3 inches (288.54 mm)
B: Width 8 inches (203.22 mm) 7 7/8 inches (201.54 mm)
C: Left and right edges 11/80 inches (3.39 mm) 1/6 inches (4.23 mm)
D: Top and bottom edges 1/6 inches (4.23 mm)

Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • This setting is applicable for A4 paper only.
  • This setting is applicable for portrait orientation only.


Halftones (PCL Only)

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Off*

Text: Resolution*, Gradation
Graphics: Resolution, Gradation*
Image: Resolution, Gradation*

On


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting specifies how you print halftones.

Halftoning is used to print each process color at a different intensity, allowing millions of different color to be reproduced using only the four process colors. Depending on the required intensity of a given color, toner is placed on paper in dots of different sizes. The grid of dots used for each toner color is called a screen. Halftone screens are aligned to unique angles designed to eliminate interference patterns called moiré (a shimmering, wavy effect) that can arise with halftoning.

If <Resolution> is selected, a dither pattern that gives priority to the resolution of the images is used. This helps eliminate the appearance of jagged or uneven lines along the edges of objects and is best for printing standard text and graphics.

If <Gradation> is selected, a dither pattern that gives priority to the appearance of smooth changes in tone is used. This is best for reproducing images with delicate gradations or changes of tone.


Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • A dither pattern creates the illusion of varying shades of gray or additional colors by treating areas of an image as groups of dots that are colored in different patterns.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


RGB Source Profile (PCL Only)

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Text: sRGB*, Gamma 1.5, Gamma 1.8, Gamma 2.4
Graphics: sRGB*, Gamma 1.5, Gamma 1.8, Gamma 2.4
Image: sRGB*, Gamma 1.5, Gamma 1.8, Gamma 2.4


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting allows you to define the characteristics of the RGB profile (color data represented using the RGB (Red Green Blue) color model) that is appropriate for your monitor, used when printing color images or graphics in a document. This ensures that the machine uses the most appropriate color conversion when printing color documents using the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow blacK) color model. The default setting is <sRGB>.


sRGB
This setting specifies the industry standard definition for generic Windows (PC) monitors. If you are using an sRGB compatible monitor, you can print out colors close to how they appear on your monitor.

Gamma 1.5, Gamma 1.8, and Gamma 2.4
These settings enable you to select the gamma correct level of the RGB data. The higher the value, the darker the printout.


Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • This setting is only applied if the <CMS(Matching)/Gamma> option is set to <CMS>.
  • If the machine receives data with a device-independent (CIE-based) color space definition, it is color-processed with the specified settings. Therefore RGB Source Profiles are not applied by the machine.
  • When the machine receives a device-dependent color space definition that is color-processed by the host computer, RGB Source Profiles are also applied by the machine.
  • Device-independent colors are not dependent on any particular device, such as a monitor, and are meant to be true representations of colors as perceived by the human eye. These color representations, called device-independent color spaces, result from work carried out by the Commission Internationale d'Eclairage (CIE) and for that reason are also called CIE-based color spaces.


Output Profile (PCL Only)

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Text: Normal*, Photo
Graphics: Normal*, Photo
Image: Normal, Photo*


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting allows you to define the profile that is appropriate for the data you are going to print. It is applied to all data in the print job, so make sure the selected profile is right for your job.


Normal
This setting prints the colors closely matching the ones displayed on your monitor.

Photo
This setting prints at photograph quality.


Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • This setting is only applied if the <CMS(Matching)/Gamma> option is set to <CMS>.


Matching Method (PCL Only)

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Text: Perceptual, Saturation*, Colorimetric
Graphics: Perceptual*, Saturation, Colorimetric
Image: Perceptual*, Saturation, Colorimetric


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting allows you to specify a method of printing when the <RGB Source Profile> is applied. This machine includes a color management system that provides the following color rendering styles.

Perceptual
This setting optimizes the range of colors on the machine to produce the best results for photographic or bitmapped images.

Saturation
This setting optimizes the output of pure, saturated colors, such as those used in business presentations.

Colorimetric
This setting provides a close match to the CMYK device being simulated.


Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • This setting is only applied if the <CMS(Matching)/Gamma> option is set to <CMS>.
  • When <Normal> is selected in the Output Profile, the <Perceptual> function is automatically set to Monitor Color Matched mode.
  • When <Photo> is selected in the Output Profile, the <Perceptual> function is automatically set to Photographic mode.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


Gray Compensation (PCL Only)

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Text: Off, On*
Graphics: Off, On*
Image: Off, On*


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting determines whether only black (K) toner is used when the ratio of R (red) to G (green) to B (blue) is the same. Gray compensation can be set for Text and Graphics data.

If <On> is selected, black and gray data for the equivalent levels of RGB is printed using the black (K) toner only, thereby lessening toner bleeding.

If <Off> is selected, black and gray data for the equivalent levels of RGB is printed using all 4 (CMYK) toners. However, there is a possibility that the toner may bleed.


Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • If a problem occurs to the <Graphics> data with the default values set, switch <Graphics> on and off to fix the problem.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


CMS (Matching) Selection (PCL Only)

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Printer*, Host


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting allows you to select whether the color process will be done by the printer or the host computer (printer driver).

If <Printer> is selected, the color process will be done by the printer.

If <Host> is selected, the color process will not be done by the printer.


Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


CMS (Matching)/Gamma (PCL Only)

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Text: Gamma, CMS*
Graphics: Gamma, CMS*
Image: Gamma, CMS*


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting allows you to select whether to perform color matching, or perform color correction by specifying a Gamma value.

Settings can be applied separately for text, graphics, and image data.

Making changes to this setting switches between available / unavailable for the following items.



Gamma CMS
RGB Source Profile Unavailable Available
Matching Method Unavailable Available
Output Profile Unavailable Available
Gamma Available Unavailable

Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


Gamma Correction (PCL Only)

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Text: 1.0, 1.4*, 1.8, 2.2
Graphics: 1.0, 1.4*, 1.8, 2.2
Image: 1.0, 1.4*, 1.8, 2.2


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

The brightness of printing can be adjusted to not lose the brightest and darkest portions of the original data. For example, this setting is made when the printout is brighter than the original image (original photograph before being scanned, graphics created on a monitor, etc.) or when wanting to change the brightness before printing.

Four gamma correction values are available. The larger numbers result in darker printed documents. <1.4> is the value for an uncorrected (default) state.

Settings can be applied separately for text, graphics, and image data.


Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • This setting is only applied if the <CMS(Matching)/Gamma> option is set to <Gamma>.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


Advanced Smoothing (PCL Only)

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Advanced Smoothing: Off, Smooth 1*, Smooth 2
Graphics: Off*, On
Text: Off, On*


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting smooths jagged outlines of graphics (illustrations created by application software) and characters.

<Smooth 2> performs a higher level of smoothing than <Smooth 1>. If <Smooth 1> is selected and the results are still not printed smoothly, select <Smooth 2>.

By switching the on/off for "Graphics" and "Text," you can select whether to apply smoothing to graphics or text data.


Remark
  • The PCL function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • The setting made from the printer driver will override this setting made in the <Printer Settings> menu. If the selected printing options are not reflected correctly, check the printer driver settings.


PS Settings

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Remark
  • These settings are applicable only when printing in the PS mode.
  • The PS function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.

Job Timeout (PS Only)

Wait Timeout (PS Only)

Print PS Errors (PS Only)

RGB Source Profile (PS Only)

CMYK Simulation Profile (PS Only)

Use Grayscale Profile (PS Only)

Output Profile (PS Only)

Matching Method (PS Only)

RGB Pure Black Process (PS Only)

CMYK Pure Black Process (PS Only)

Pure Black Text (PS Only)

Halftones (PS Only)

Advanced Smoothing (PS Only)

Toner Volume Adjustment (PS Only)


Job Timeout (PS Only)

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0 to 3600 seconds; 0* seconds


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to specify the amount of time before a job times out. If a job has not finished within the set time limit, the job automatically cancels.


Remark
  • The PS function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.


Wait Timeout (PS Only)

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0 to 3600 seconds; 300* seconds


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to specify the amount of time the machine will wait for data sent from the host computer before it times out. If data is not received within the set time limit, the job automatically cancels.


Remark
  • The PS function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.


Print PS Errors (PS Only)

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Off*, On


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting determines whether an error page is printed when an error occurs.


Remark
  • The PS function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.


RGB Source Profile (PS Only)

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sRGB*, Gamma 1.5, Gamma 1.8, Gamma 2.4


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting allows you to specify the RGB profile (color data represented using the RGB (Red Green Blue) color model) that is appropriate for the characteristics of your monitor. This setting is applied when printing a document containing color images or graphics made by the RGB color model.

Settings can be applied separately for text, graphics, and image data.

sRGB
This setting specifies the industry standard definition for generic Windows computer monitors. If you are using an sRGB compatible monitor, you can print out colors close to how they appear on your monitor.

Gamma 1.5, Gamma 1.8, and Gamma 2.4
These settings enable you to select the gamma correct level of the RGB data. The higher the value, the darker the printout.


Remark
  • The PS function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.


CMYK Simulation Profile (PS Only)

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US Web Ctd(Canon)*, Euro Standard


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting allows you to specify the simulation target to print the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow blacK) data. The machine converts CMYK data into a device dependent CMYK color model based on the simulation target selected in the CMYK Simulation Profile.

US Web Ctd(Canon)
This setting uses the U.S. Web Coated profile. This is for obtaining a printout closely matching the printing standard in the USA.

Euro Standard
This setting uses the Euro Standard profile. This is for obtaining a printout closely matching the printing standard in Europe.


Remark
  • The PS function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • You may not be able to use all the profiles that are available.
  • If the machine receives data with a device independent (CIE based) color space definition, it is color processed with the specified settings. Therefore <CMYK Simulation Profile> is not applied by the machine.


Use Grayscale Profile (PS Only)

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Off*, On


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting allows you to define how device dependent gray data is processed.

If <On> is selected, device dependent gray data is converted into CMYK data using the grayscale profile of the machine. The data may be reproduced using only the black (K) toner, depending upon the <Pure Black Text> process or <Output Profile>.

If <Off> is selected, device dependent gray data is reproduced using black (K) toner only.


Remark
  • The PS function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.


Output Profile (PS Only)

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Normal, Photo, TR Normal*, TR Photo


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting allows you to define the profile that is appropriate for the data you are going to print. It is applied to all data in the print job, so make sure the selected profile is right for your job.

Settings can be applied separately for text, graphics, and image data.

Under most circumstances, it is preferable to select <Normal> for text and graphics data, and <Photo> for image data.

Normal
This setting prints the colors closely matching the ones displayed on your monitor.

Photo
This setting prints colors close to photographic prints.

TR Normal
This setting prints the colors closely matching the ones displayed on your monitor, and also reduces toner bleeding of text and fine lines.

TR Photo
This setting prints colors close to photographic prints, and also reduces toner bleeding of text and fine lines.


Remark
  • The PS function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.


Matching Method (PS Only)

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Perceptual*, Saturation, Colorimetric


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting allows you to specify a method of printing when <RGB Source Profile> is applied. This machine includes a color management system that provides the color rendering styles outlined below.

Settings can be applied separately for text, graphics, and image data.

Perceptual
This setting produces the best results for photographic or bitmapped images.

Saturation
This setting is best suited for printing illustrations and diagrams used in business presentations.

Colorimetric
This setting provides a close match to the RGB color value of the machine's printing range.


Remark
  • The PS function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • Selecting <Normal> for <Output Profile> and <Perceptual> for <Matching Method> is equivalent to setting [Matching Method] to [Perceptual(Normal)] in the printer driver.
  • Selecting <Photo> for <Output Profile> and <Perceptual> for <Matching Method> is equivalent to setting [Matching Method] to [Perceptual(Photographic)] in the printer driver.
  • Selecting <Photo> for <Output Profile> and <Saturation> in <Matching Method> is equivalent to setting [Matching Method] to [VIVID Photo] in the printer driver.


RGB Pure Black Process (PS Only)

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Off, On*


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to specify how black and gray data with the equivalent ratio of R to G to B should be processed when device dependent RGB data is converted into device dependent CMYK data using the <RGB Source Profile> of the machine.

If <On> is selected, black and gray data with the equivalent ratio of R to G to B is printed using the black (K) toner only, regardless of the selected <Output Profile> setting.

If <Off> is selected, black and gray data with the equivalent ratio of R to G to B is printed using CMYK toners based on the selected <Output Profile> setting.


Remark
  • The PS function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • If you can see gradations or jagged lines in the printouts of black or gray data, select <Off> for <RGB Pure Black Process> and select <Normal> for <Output Profile>.
  • In combination with certain settings, black and gray data with the equivalent ratio of R to G to B may be printed using the black (K) toner only, even if <Off> is selected. The following are examples.
  • When <On> is selected for <Pure Black Text>
  • When <TR Normal> or <TR Photo> is selected for <Output Profile>
  • When [Use 100% GCR Profile] in the printer driver is selected


CMYK Pure Black Process (PS Only)

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Off, On*


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to specify how monochrome data (C=M=Y=0) should be printed when the device dependent CMYK data is processed using the <CMYK Simulation Profile> of the machine.

If <On> is selected, monochrome data (C=M=Y=0) is printed using the black (K) toner only, regardless of the selected <Output Profile> setting.

If <Off> is selected, monochrome data (C=M=Y=0) is printed using CMYK toners based on the selected <Output Profile> setting.


Remark
  • The PS function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • In combination with certain settings, monochrome data (C=M=Y=0) may be printed using the black (K) toner only, even if <Off> is selected. The following are examples.
  • When <On> is selected for <Pure Black Text>
  • When <TR Normal> or <TR Photo> is selected for <Output Profile>
  • When [Use 100% GCR Profile] in the printer driver is selected


Pure Black Text (PS Only)

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Off, On*


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting affects the printout for black (R=G=B=0% or C=M=Y=100%/Bk=N% or C=M=Y=0%/Bk=100%) text on a page. Under most circumstances it is preferable to leave this option set to <On>.

If <On> is selected, black colors generated by applications are printed using only 100% black toner. This means that the color toner will not be misaligned since only one toner color (black) is used.

If <Off> is selected, the black text is printed using CMYK toners based on the selected Output Profile setting. For some jobs, it is preferable to turn this option <Off>.


Remark
  • The PS function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • Depending on the data to be printed, <Toner Save> may not be applied even if <On> is selected.
  • If <On> is selected for <Toner Save>, very light or finely detailed images may not be printed clearly.


Halftones (PS Only)

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Error Diffusion: Off*, On
Text: Resolution*, Gradation
Graphics: Resolution, Gradation*
Image: Resolution, Gradation*


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting specifies how you print halftones.

Print data is expressed in dots. Fine gradations, edges, and shades are expressed by using dither patterns, which are groups of dots. This is called halftone processing.

For example, using a pattern that sharpens character and line edges, or a pattern that smoothens image and graph gradation, enables you to obtain the most suitable texture.

If <Error Diffusion> is set to <Off>, select <Resolution> or <Gradation> for each of <Text>, <Graphics>, and <Image>:

Resolution
The machine uses a dither pattern that gives priority to the resolution of the images. This helps eliminate the appearance of jagged or uneven lines along the edges of objects and is best for printing standard text and graphics.

Gradation
The machine uses a dither pattern that gives priority to the appearance of smooth changes in tone. This is best for reproducing images with delicate gradations or changes of tone.

If <Error Diffusion> is set to <On>, the machine uses an error diffusion method that gives priority to printing fine lines or text. This is best for printing images with small text or very fine lines.


Remark
  • The PS function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.


Advanced Smoothing (PS Only)

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Advanced Smoothing: Off, Smooth 1*, Smooth 2
Graphics: Off*, On
Text: Off, On*


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting smoothes jagged outlines of graphics (illustrations created by application software) and characters.

<Smooth 2> performs a higher level of smoothing than <Smooth 1>. If <Smooth 1> is selected and the results are still not printed smoothly, select <Smooth 2>.

By switching the on/off for <Graphics> and <Text>, you can select whether to apply smoothing to graphics or text data.


Remark
  • The PS function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • This setting allows you to apply smoothing to graphics data and text data. Smoothing is not applied to image data.
  • <Graphics> and <Text> can only be selected when <Smooth 1> or <Smooth 2> is selected for <Advanced Smoothing>.
  • Settings for <Graphics> and <Text> on the display will be effective only if [Printer Default] is set for [Advanced Smoothing] in the printer driver.
  • The results of <Advanced Smoothing> may differ depending on the characters and graphics patterns.


Toner Volume Adjustment (PS Only)

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Normal*, Gradation


An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting in this section.

This setting enables you to set the Toner Save function. Toner Save uses less toner to print documents and may result in longer toner life.

If <Normal> is selected, text and line data are printed with a toner volume that upholds the resolution for text and lines. Other types of data are printed with a toner volume that upholds the color.

If <Gradation> is selected, all data is printed with a toner volume that upholds the color.


Remark
  • The PS function is available only for the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn.
  • The internal restriction value cannot be changed.
  • This setting can only be applied to jobs in the PS mode.
  • If <Gradation> is selected, characters and lines may bleed.


Some Basic Facts about Fonts

This section summarizes some of the basic facts you should know about fonts.


What Is a Font?

Attributes of Fonts

Typeface


Stroke Weight


Style


Point Size


Pitch (cpi)


Character Width (Fixed and PS)


Orientation


Symbol Set


Fonts and Scalable Fonts

Bitmapped Fonts


Scalable Fonts


Standard Scalable Fonts (PCL)


OCR Sets Fonts (PCL)


Symbol Sets (For Scalable Typefaces Only)


PS Fonts


Typeface Samples

Standard Scalable Fonts (PCL)


Bitmapped Fonts (PCL)


OCR Code Scalable Fonts (PCL)


PS Fonts Typeface Samples


Symbol Sets

Arabic-8


ASCII


DeskTop


Greek-8


Hebrew-7


Hebrew-8


ISO 8859-1 Latin 1


ISO 8859-2 Latin 2


ISO 8859-5 Latin/Cyrillic


ISO 8859-7 Latin/Greek


ISO 8859-8 Latin/Hebrew


ISO 8859-9 Latin 5


ISO 8859-10 Latin 6


ISO French


ISO German


ISO Italian


ISO Latin 9


ISO Norwegian


ISO Spanish


ISO Swedish


ISO United Kingdom


Legal


Math-8


MC Text


Microsoft Publishing


OCR-A


OCR-B


PC-1004


PC-775


PC-8


PC-8 D/N


PC-8 Greek


PC-850


PC-851


PC-852


PC-858


PC-862


PC-864


PC-866


PC-Turkish


Pi Font


PS Math


PS Text


Roman-8


Ventura International


Ventura Math


Ventura US


Windows 3.0 Latin 1


Windows 3.1 Latin 1


Windows 3.1 Latin 2


Windows 3.1 Latin 5


Windows Arabic


Windows Baltic


Windows Latin/Cyrillic


Windows Latin/Greek



What Is a Font?

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A font is a collection of letters and symbols used when printing a document. In general, a group of letters and symbols sharing a common design is referred to as a font. A font consists of the letters A to Z in both upper and lowercase, digits, and symbols.

The design that distinguishes one font from another is referred to as a "typeface." Each font has a typeface name, such as Courier, CG Times, Letter Gothic, etc.



Attributes of Fonts

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All fonts share some common characteristics, which are called "attributes." The typeface is one such attribute. The letters and symbols that are actually printed are determined by the values of a collection of these attributes.


Typeface The design of the letters (e.g., Courier, CG Times, Helvetica, or Gothic).
Stroke Weight The thickness of the lines with which the letters are drawn (e.g., bold, medium, or light).
Style Whether the letters are drawn straight or at an angle (e.g., upright or italic).
Point Size Height of the letters (e.g., 10 point or 5 point).
Pitch (cpi) Number of characters that are printed in one inch (e.g., 10 cpi, 12 cpi, or Scale).
Character Width (Fixed/PS) Indicates whether the character width is set to "Fixed" or "Proportional."
Orientation Orientation of the characters on a page ("Portrait" or "Landscape").
Symbol Set The rule that defines the correspondence between the character codes coming from the host computer, and the letter forms that appear on the page (e.g., Roman-8).


Typeface

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Typeface refers to the design of the characters and symbols. The following figure shows an example of some typefaces.



Stroke Weight

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Stroke weight refers to the thickness of the print. There are light, medium, and bold stroke weights. The printer function has medium and bold fonts available. The figure below shows an example of medium and bold printing.



Style

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Style refers to the shape of the characters. The printer function can print in two styles: upright and italic.

With some fonts, like CourierPS and Letter Gothic, the terms "Oblique" and "Slanted" are used in the same manner as italics.



Point Size

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Point size refers to the height of the character. Character size is measured in points. One inch is divided into 72 points and 1 point is 1/72 of an inch (about 0.35 mm). The printer function has bitmapped fonts and scalable fonts available.The bitmapped fonts are fixed in size, but the scalable fonts are not fixed in size. Scalable fonts are freely scalable to any size you wish in 0.1 point increments. The following figure shows an example of various point sizes.


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Pitch (cpi)

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Pitch refers to the number of characters that are printed in one inch. The unit is cpi (characters per inch). As the number of characters per inch increases, the space between characters decreases; as the cpi decreases, the space between characters increases.



Character Width (Fixed and PS)

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Each character has a different width from all the other characters in a font at a given point size. For example, "W" is a wider letter than "I." There are two ways to print letters of different widths: you can print all letters with the same spacing, regardless of their actual width; or you can change the spacing between letters to accommodate these different widths. Printing all letters with the same spacing is called "Fixed spacing," while changing the spacing to accommodate different letter widths is called "Proportional spacing."

Because the Fixed spacing method prints all letters with the same spacing, the number of characters which will fit into a given length is a fixed quantity which can be specified.

If the characters are printed with Proportional spacing, then the number of characters that will fit into an inch varies depending on the letters printed.



Orientation

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Orientation refers to the direction of printing. The printer function can print using two different paper orientations: portrait and landscape. With portrait orientation, text is printed across the width of the paper (short edge), and with landscape orientation, text is printed across the length of the paper (long edge).



Symbol Set

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When you print the letter "A," the host computer sends a code corresponding to "A" (hexadecimal 41 is an example of this) to the machine. This code is referred to as the character code. The machine stores an internal representation of each character, and selects from among these character patterns the pattern corresponding to the received code. In this case, the machine searches for the pattern for "A," and prints it.

  • The process by which letters are printed

The machine uses a fixed rule to decide which letter or symbol corresponds to the character code sent from the host computer. For example, the letter "A" is printed for the hexadecimal code "41." The rule which determines the correspondence between character codes and printed letters is called the "symbol set."



Fonts and Scalable Fonts

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There are two types of fonts available, and these fonts are distinguished by the type of data from which they are formed.

  • Bitmapped fonts
  • Scalable fonts


Bitmapped Fonts

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Each character of bitmapped fonts are composed of a grid of small dots and stored in the machine's memory in dot matrix format.

Bitmapped fonts are fixed in size and specified by characteristics called "attributes," such as typeface, stroke weight, style and so on. Various types of bitmapped fonts are produced by the combination of these attributes.



Scalable Fonts

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With scalable fonts, characters are freely enlarged or compressed from the one point to any size you wish in 0.1 point increments.



Standard Scalable Fonts (PCL)

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With scalable fonts, characters are freely enlarged or compressed from one point to any size you wish in 0.1 point increments. (The maximum range of scaling depends on the size of the memory installed in the machine and the size of the paper used.)

The following scalable typefaces are included with the machine.


Albertus Extra Bold Garamond Kursiv Halbfett Naskh
Albertus Medium Helvetica Naskh Bold
Antique Olive Helvetica Bold New Century Schoolbook Bold
Antique Olive Bold Helvetica Bold Oblique New Century Schoolbook Bold Italic
Antique Olive Italic Helvetica Narrow New Century Schoolbook Italic
Arial Helvetica Narrow Bold New Century Schoolbook Roman
Arial Bold Helvetica Narrow Bold Oblique Palatino Bold
Arial Bold Italic Helvetica Narrow Oblique Palatino Bold Italic
Arial Italic Helvetica Oblique Palatino Italic
CG Omega ITC Avant Garde Gothic Book Palatino Roman
CG Omega Bold ITC Avant Garde Ryadh
CG Omega Bold Italic

Gothic Book Oblique

Ryadh Bold
CG Omega Italic ITC Avant Garde Gothic Demi Symbol
CG Times ITC Avant Garde SymbolPS
CG Times Bold

Gothic Demi Oblique

Times Bold
CG Times Bold Italic ITC Bookman Demi Times Bold Italic
CG Times Italic ITC Bookman Demi Italic Times Italic
Clarendon Condensed Bold ITC Bookman Light Times New Roman
Coronet ITC Bookman Light Italic Times New Roman Bold
Courier ITC Zapf Chancery Medium Italic Times New Roman Italic
Courier Bold ITC Zapf Dingbats Times New Roman Bold Italic
Courier Bold Italic Koufi Times Roman
Courier Italic Koufi Bold Univers Medium
CourierPS Letter Gothic Univers Bold
CourierPS Bold Letter Gothic Bold Univers Bold Condensed
CourierPS Oblique Letter Gothic Italic Univers Bold Condensed Italic
CourierPS Bold Oblique Malka Univers Bold Italic
Dorit Malka Bold Univers Medium Italic
Dorit Bold Malka Italic Univers Medium Condensed
Garamond Antiqua Marigold Univers Medium Condensed Italic
Garamond Halbfett Naamit Wingdings
Garamond Kursiv Naamit Bold


OCR Sets Fonts (PCL)

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OCR A

OCR B



Symbol Sets (For Scalable Typefaces Only)

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The following symbol sets are included with the machine.


Arabic-8 (ARABIC8) Legal Pi Font
ASCII (ISO6) Math-8 PS Math*
DeskTop MC Text* PS Text
Dingbats (14L) Microsoft Publishing Roman-8
Greek-8 (GREEK8) OCR-A Roman 9*
Hebrew-7 (HEBREW7) OCR-B Symbol
Hebrew-8 (HEBREW8) PC-1004 (OS/2) Ventura International
ISO 8859-1 Latin 1 PC-775 Ventura Math
ISO 8859-2 Latin 2 PC-8 Ventura US
ISO 8859-5 Latin/Cyrillic (ISOCYR) PC-8 D/N Windows 3.0 Latin 1*
ISO 8859-7 Latin/Greek (ISOGRK) PC-8 Greek CP437 Windows Baltic*
ISO 8859-8 Latin/Hebrew (ISOHEB) PC-8 Greek (PC8GRK) Windows 3.1 Latin 1*
ISO 8859-9 Latin 5 PC-850 Windows 3.1 Latin 2*
ISO 8859-10 Latin 6 PC-851 Windows 3.1 Latin 5*
ISO French (ISO69) PC-852 Windows Arabic (WINARB)
ISO German (ISO21) PC-858* Windows Latin/Cyrillic (WINCYR)
ISO Italian (ISO15) PC-860 Portugal Windows Latin/Greek (WINGRK)
ISO Latin 9* PC-862 Wingdings
ISO Norwegian (ISO60) PC-864
ISO Spanish (ISO17) PC-865 Norway
ISO Swedish:names (ISO11) PC-866
ISO United Kingdom (ISO4) PC-Turkish * Supports the euro symbol.


PS Fonts

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AlbertusMT GillSansCE Italic NewCenturySchlbk BoldItalic
AlbertusMT Italic GillSans Bold NewCenturySchlbkCE BoldItalic
AlbertusMT Light GillSansCE Bold
AntiqueOlive Roman GillSans BoldItalic NewYork
AntiqueOliveCE Roman GillSansCE BoldItalic NewYorkCE
AntiqueOlive Italic GillSans Condensed Optima
AntiqueOliveCE Italic GillSansCE Condensed OptimaCE Roman
AntiqueOlive Bold GillSans BoldCondensed Optima Italic
AntiqueOliveCE Bold GillSansCE BoldCondensed OptimaCE Italic
AntiqueOlive Compact GillSans Light Optima Bold
AntiqueOliveCE Compact GillSansCE Light OptimaCE Bold
Apple Chancery GillSans LightItalic Optima BoldItalic
Apple ChanceryCE GillSansCE LightItalic OptimaCE BoldItalic
ArialMT GillSans ExtraBold Oxford
ArialCE GillSansCE ExtraBold Palatino Roman
Arial ItalicMT Goudy PalatinoCE Roman
ArialCE Italic Goudy Italic Palatino Italic
Arial BoldMT Goudy Bold PalatinoCE Italic
ArialCE Bold Goudy BoldItalic Palatino Bold
Arial BoldItalicMT Goudy ExtraBold PalatinoCE Bold
ArialCE BoldItalic Helvetica Palatino BoldItalic
AvantGarde Book HelveticaCE PalatinoCE BoldItalic
AvantGardeCE Book Helvetica Oblique StempelGaramond Roman
AvantGarde BookOblique HelveticaCE Oblique StempelGaramondCE Roman
AvantGardeCE BookOblique Helvetica Bold StempelGaramond Italic
AvantGarde Demi HelveticaCE Bold StempelGaramondCE Italic
AvantGardeCE Demi Helvetica BoldOblique StempelGaramond Bold
AvantGarde DemiOblique HelveticaCE BoldOblique StempelGaramondCE Bold
AvantGardeCE DemiOblique Helvetica Condensed StempelGaramond BoldItalic
Bodoni HelveticaCE Cond StempelGaramondCE BoldItalic
BodoniCE Helvetica Condensed Oblique
Bodoni Italic HelveticaCE CondObl Symbol
BodoniCE Italic Helvetica Condensed Bold Taffy
Bodoni Bold HelveticaCE CondBold Times Roman
BodoniCE Bold Helvetica Condensed BoldObl TimesCE Roman
Bodoni BoldItalic HelveticaCE CondBoldObl Times Italic
BodoniCE BoldItalic Helvetica Narrow TimesCE Italic
Bodoni Poster HelveticaCE Narrow Times Bold
BodoniCE Poster Helvetica Narrow Bold TimesCE Bold
Bodoni PosterCompressed HelveticaCE NarrowBold Times BoldItalic
BodoniCE PosterCompressed Helvetica Narrow BoldOblique TimesCE BoldItalic
Bookman Light HelveticaCE NarrowBoldOblique TimesNewRomanPSMT
BookmanCE Light Helvetica Narrow Oblique TimesNewRomanCE
Bookman LightItalic HelveticaCE NarrowOblique TimesNewRomanPS ItalicMT
BookmanCE LightItalic HoeflerText Regular
Bookman Demi HoeflerTextCE Regular TimesNewRomanCE Italic
BookmanCE Demi HoeflerText Italic TimesNewRomanPS BoldMT
Bookman DemiItalic HoeflerTextCE Italic TimesNewRomanCE Bold
BookmanCE DemiItalic HoeflerText Black TimesNewRomanPS BoldItalicMT
Candid HoeflerTextCE Black
Chicago HoeflerText BlackItalic TimesNewRomanCE BoldItalic
Chicago CE HoeflerTextCE BlackItalic
Clarendon HoeflerText Ornaments Univers
ClarendonCE JoannaMT UniversCE Medium
Clarendon Light JoannaMTCE Univers Oblique
ClarendonCE Light JoannaMT Italic UniversCE Oblique
Clarendon Bold JoannaMTCE Italic Univers Bold
ClarendonCE Bold JoannaMT Bold UniversCE Bold
CooperBlack JoannaMTCE Bold Univers BoldOblique
CooperBlack Italic JoannaMT BoldItalic UniversCE BoldOblique
Copperplate ThirtyTwoBC JoannaMTCE BoldItalic Univers Light
Copperplate ThirtyThreeBC LetterGothic UniversCE Light
Coronet Regular LetterGothicCE Univers LightOblique
CoronetCE Regular LetterGothic Slanted UniversCE LightOblique
Courier LetterGothicCE Slanted Univers Condensed
CourierCE LetterGothic Bold UniversCE Condensed
Courier Oblique LetterGothicCE Bold Univers CondensedOblique
CourierCE Oblique LetterGothic BoldSlanted UniversCE CondensedOblique
Courier Bold LetterGothicCE BoldSlanted
CourierCE Bold LubalinGraph Book Univers CondensedBold
Courier BoldOblique LubalinGraphCE Book UniversCE CondensedBold
CourierCE BoldOblique LubalinGraph BookOblique Univers Condensed BoldOblique
Eurostile LubalinGraphCE BookOblique
EurostileCE LubalinGraph Demi UniversCE Condensed BoldOblique
Eurostile Bold LubalinGraphCE Demi
EurostileCE Bold LubalinGraph DemiOblique Univers Extended
Eurostile ExtendedTwo LubalinGraphCE DemiOblique UniversCE Extended
EurostileCE ExtendedTwo Marigold Univers ExtendedObl
Monaco UniversCE ExtendedObl
Eurostile BoldExtendedTwo MonacoCE Univers BoldExt
EurostileCE BoldExtendedTwo MonaLisa Recut UniversCE BoldExt
NewCenturySchlbk Roman Univers BoldExtObl
Geneva NewCenturySchlbkCE Roman UniversCE BoldExtObl
GenevaCE NewCenturySchlbk Italic Wingdings Regular
GillSans NewCenturySchlbkCE Italic ZapfChancery MediumItalic
GillSansCE Roman NewCenturySchlbk Bold ZapfChanceryCE MediumItalic
GillSans Italic NewCenturySchlbkCE Bold ZapfDingbats


Typeface Samples

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For samples, refer to the following contents.


Standard Scalable Fonts (PCL)

Bitmapped Fonts (PCL)

OCR Code Scalable Fonts (PCL)

PS Fonts Typeface Samples


Standard Scalable Fonts (PCL)

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Bitmapped Fonts (PCL)

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OCR Code Scalable Fonts (PCL)

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PS Fonts Typeface Samples

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Symbol Sets

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For samples, refer to the following contents.


Arabic-8

ASCII

DeskTop

Greek-8

Hebrew-7

Hebrew-8

ISO 8859-1 Latin 1

ISO 8859-2 Latin 2

ISO 8859-5 Latin/Cyrillic

ISO 8859-7 Latin/Greek

ISO 8859-8 Latin/Hebrew

ISO 8859-9 Latin 5

ISO 8859-10 Latin 6

ISO French

ISO German

ISO Italian

ISO Latin 9

ISO Norwegian

ISO Spanish

ISO Swedish

ISO United Kingdom

Legal

Math-8

MC Text

Microsoft Publishing

OCR-A

OCR-B

PC-1004

PC-775

PC-8

PC-8 D/N

PC-8 Greek

PC-850

PC-851

PC-852

PC-858

PC-862

PC-864

PC-866

PC-Turkish

Pi Font

PS Math

PS Text

Roman-8

Ventura International

Ventura Math

Ventura US

Windows 3.0 Latin 1

Windows 3.1 Latin 1

Windows 3.1 Latin 2

Windows 3.1 Latin 5

Windows Arabic

Windows Baltic

Windows Latin/Cyrillic

Windows Latin/Greek


Arabic-8

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ASCII

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DeskTop

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Greek-8

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Hebrew-7

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Hebrew-8

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ISO 8859-1 Latin 1

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ISO 8859-2 Latin 2

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ISO 8859-5 Latin/Cyrillic

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ISO 8859-7 Latin/Greek

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ISO 8859-8 Latin/Hebrew

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ISO 8859-9 Latin 5

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ISO 8859-10 Latin 6

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ISO French

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ISO German

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ISO Italian

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ISO Latin 9

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ISO Norwegian

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ISO Spanish

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ISO Swedish

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ISO United Kingdom

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Legal

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Math-8

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MC Text

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Microsoft Publishing

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OCR-A

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OCR-B

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PC-1004

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PC-775

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PC-8

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PC-8 D/N

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PC-8 Greek

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PC-850

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PC-851

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PC-852

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PC-858

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PC-862

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PC-864

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PC-866

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PC-Turkish

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Pi Font

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PS Math

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PS Text

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Roman-8

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Ventura International

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Ventura Math

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Ventura US

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Windows 3.0 Latin 1

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Windows 3.1 Latin 1

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Windows 3.1 Latin 2

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Windows 3.1 Latin 5

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Windows Arabic

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Windows Baltic

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Windows Latin/Cyrillic

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Windows Latin/Greek

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