Sharpness; Background Density Adj - Kyocera TASKalfa 2551ci Operation Manual

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Sharpness

Color/
Copy
Image Quality
Adjusts the sharpness of image outlines.
When copying penciled originals with rough or broken lines, clear copies can be taken by adjusting sharpness toward
"Sharpen". When copying images made up of patterned dots such as magazine photos, in which moire* patterns
appear, edge softening and weakening of the moire effect can be obtained by setting the sharpness toward "Blur".
When [All] is selected, press [-3] to [3] (Blur - Sharpen) to adjust the sharpness.
When [Text/Fine Line] is selected, press [0] to [3] (Normal - Sharpen) to adjust the sharpness.
Less Sharp
Item
All 1 to 3 (Sharpen)
-1 to -3 (Blur)
Text/Fine Line 0 to 3
(Normal - Sharpen)
* Patterns that are created by irregular distribution of halftone dots.

Background Density Adj.

Color/
Copy
Image Quality
Removes dark background from originals, such as newspapers. This feature is used with full color and auto color.
Background Density Adjust is disabled if Auto Color detects black and white originals.
If the ground color is obtrusive, select [Auto]. If [Auto] does not remove the ground color, select [Manual] and adjust the
density of the ground color.
Item
Off
Auto
Manual
Color/
Custom
Send
Image Quality
Box
Original
Value
Emphasizes the image outline.
Blurs the image outline. Can weaken a Moire* effect.
Makes letters and lines appear sharper.
Only text and fine lines are emphasized.
Color/
Custom
Send
Image Quality Box
Does not adjust the ground color.
Automatically adjusts the background density based on the original.
Manually adjust the density in 5 levels. When [Manual] is selected, press [1] to [5] (Lighter - Darker) to
adjust the background density.
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