User GuideIM C2000/C2500/C3000/C3500/C4500/C5500/C6000 series

Copying at the Image Quality Suitable for the Original

Specify the type of original, whether it is comprised mostly of text or contains photos (Original Type). Also, adjust the image density to copy the original at better quality.

Specifying the Original Type

1Press [Copy] on the Home screen.

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2Press [Original Type] on the Copy screen.

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If the key is not displayed, select it from [Original Setting].

3Select the original type.

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When you select [Text/Photo] or [Photo], further select [Printed Photo], [Glossy Photo], or [Copied Photo].

5Press [Start].

Note

Adjusting the Image Density

There are three methods for adjusting the image density as described below.

Adjusting Method

Settings

Results

Adjust the contrast of the entire original.

Adjust the image density manually.

Decrease the base color of the original.

Adjust the image density automatically.

Adjust the contrast of the part from which the base color of the original is deleted.

Combine the manual and automatic image density adjustments.

1Press [Copy] on the Home screen.

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2Press [Density] on the Copy screen.

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If the key is not displayed, select it from [Original Setting].

3Adjusting the image density

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  • To adjust the density of the entire original manually, drag Operation panel screen illustration right and left. Dragging to the left decreases the density, and to the right increases it.

  • To decrease the base color of the original, select the [Auto Density] check box.

  • To adjust the contrast of the part from which the base color of the original is deleted, adjust the density by dragging Operation panel screen illustration right and left, and then select the [Auto Density] check box.

5Press [Start].

Note

  • You can also adjust the image density by dragging Operation panel screen illustration on the [Density] key right and left on the Copy screen.

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  • When selecting [Auto Density], images 10 mm from the edges of the original may not be colored.