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Using the PCL Driver
Chapter 3: Printing ❖ 3-15
Graphics Options
When you select this tab, you can set the various graphics
options for the driver.
Gray Scale
Gray Scale (also known as Half Tone) refers to a type of
pattern that is applied to printed images. By using
combinations of black dots, these patterns produce a gray
appearance on the printed page. The best way to choose a
Halftoning setting for your graphic image is to
experiment. Print a graphic image at each setting and
choose the one you like best.
The Windows 95/98 driver provides the following
options:
• Photographic Images (the default setting)
Use this setting for printed images that you want to
have a smooth, realistic and photographic appearance.
It provides soft contrasts between various shades of
gray (and also works well for images originally
designed with color).
• Line Art Images
Choose this setting for graphic images with intricate
lines and fine detail, like clip art graphics. It provides
solid lines and sharp contrasts between shaded areas.
• Scanned Images
Choose this setting if your graphic images were
originally scanned in through a scanner. It is specially
tuned to provide exceptional quality and clarity to
printed images originally scanned with a scanner.
The Windows NT 4.0 driver provides more controls for
adjusting contrast, brightness, gamma, etc.