Eliminating White Gap Between Text and Background (Overprinting Black)

Depending on the conditions of use, you can set black to overprint and reduce the white gap between black letters and colored background.

Note

  • This function cannot be used with some applications.

  • This function can be used when printing only text over a background color.

  • If the toner layer is thick, the toner may not be fixed firmly.

  1. Open the file to print.

  2. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.

  3. Click on [Preferences] or [Properties].

  4. On the [Job Options] tab, Select [Advanced].

  5. Set [Overprint Black] to [On].

  1. Open the file to print.

  2. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.

  3. Click on [Preferences] or [Properties].

  4. Select the [Color] tab and select [Advanced].

  5. Select the [Black Overprint] check box.

Memo

For the Windows XPS printer driver, follow the steps for the Windows PS printer driver and select [Advanced] in the [Job Options] tab, and then select the [Overprint Black] check box.

  1. Open the file to print.

  2. From the [File] menu, select [Print].

  3. Select the [Print Options] panel.

  4. Select the [Black Overprint] check box in the [Quality 1] tab.

    Memo

    • If setting details are not displayed in the print dialog box for Mac OS X 10.7 to 10.10, click [Show Details] at the bottom of the dialog box.

    • If the print option is not displayed in the print dialog box for Mac OS X 10.6.8, click the disclosure triangle next to the [Printer] drop-down list.

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