Canon i-SENSYS MF515x

This product has settings called Special Mode to solve print quality troubles. This function can be executed in the following user mode.

• Menu> Adjustmemt / Maintenance > Special Processing

Special Paper Processing

Special mode	Options	Details
Paper Wrinkle Cor- rection	OFF Mode 1 Mode 2	If paper with damp edge is used, the printout may crease. In this case, setting this item may solve the problem. The improvement effect is increased in the following order. (Effect: Weak) <Off> -> <Mode 1> -> <Mode 2> (Effect: Strong) By changing the paper type or use environment, wrinkle may be alleviated without changing the settings. If the improvement effect becomes stronger, it may take some time to start printing.
Paper Curl Correc- tion	OFF Mode 1 Mode 2	If the printed paper curls, set this item. In this case, setting this item may solve the problem. The improvement effect is increased in the following order. (Effect: Weak) <Off> -> <Mode 1> -> <Mode 2> (Effect: Strong) By changing the paper type or use environment, paper curl may be alleviated without changing the settings. If the improvement effect becomes stronger, it may take some time to start printing. Printing speed may become slower depending on the paper size.
Speed Priority for Plain L Paper	OFF ON	This item reduces the time before start of printing when the paper type is set to <Plain L>. If paper creases after you set this item to <On>, return it to <Off>.
High-Resistance Pa- per Mode	OFF Mode 1 Mode 2	Toner smudges and splatters may appear on printouts depending on the paper type or the environmental conditions. In this case, setting this item may solve the problem. The improvement effect is increased in the following order. (Effect: Weak) <Off> -> <Mode 1> -> <Mode 2> (Effect: Strong) When you select stronger improvement, print quality may be lower depending on the paper type or the operating environment (more specifically when you print on thin paper or use the machine in an environment with high humidity).
Smudge Reduction Mode	OFF ON	Streaks may appear on printouts depending on the paper type or the environmental condi- tions. In this case, setting this item to <On> may solve the problem. If printouts crease after you set this item to <On>, return it to <Off>.

 

Special mode	Options	Details
Special Printing Mode A	OFF Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4	Streaks may appear on printouts depending on the paper type or the environmental condi- tions. In this case, setting this item may solve the problem. The improvement effect is increased in the following order. (Effect: Weak) <Off> -> <Mode 1> -> <Mode 2> -> <Mode 3> -> <Mode 4>(Effect: Strong) Streaks can be minimized by changing the paper type or usage conditions, without needing to change the setting. When printing from the computer, the setting in the printer driver takes precedence. When the setting of [Graphics Mode] in the printer driver is changed to [UFR II Mode], the setting in the operation panel takes precedence. This item cannot be set when <Barcode Adjustment Mode> is set to one of <Mode 1> to <Mode 3>. Print density will be lighter when you select stronger improvement. It may also result in less sharp edges and rougher details. If the problem cannot be solved in spite of this item having been set, set <Special Printing Mode D> to <On>.

 

Special mode	Options	Details
Special Printing Mode Z (only for copying)	OFF Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3	Blurred smudges may appear on copied paper depending on the paper type or the environ- mental conditions. In this case, setting this item may solve the problem. The improvement effect is increased in the following order. (Effect: Weak) <Off> -> <Mode 1> -> <Mode 2> -> <Mode 3> (Effect: Strong) Streaks can be minimized by changing the paper type or usage conditions, without needing to change the setting. Print density will be lighter when you select stronger improvement. It may also result in less sharp edges and rougher details. If the problem cannot be solved in spite of this item having been set, set <Special Printing Mode D> to <On>.
Special Printing Mode B	OFF Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3	Streaks may appear on printouts immediately after you replace the toner cartridge or when you print for the first time after a long time. In this case, setting this item may solve the problem. The improvement effect is increased in the following order. (Effect: Weak) <Off> -> <Mode 1> -> <Mode 2> -> <Mode 3> (Effect: Strong) If you change the paper type or the printing environment, liner stains may not appear on the printed paper without any setting. Printing speed becomes slower when you select stronger improvement.
Special Printing Mode D	OFF ON	Streaks may appear on printouts depending on the paper type or the environmental condi- tions. In this case, setting this item to <On> may solve the problem. Also, setting this item to <On> will reduce the operating noise during printing. Streaks can be minimized by changing the paper type or usage conditions, without needing to change the setting. If you set this item to <On>, the printing speed becomes slower.