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Overlay
This option creates a watermark (or message) that overlays the content of your copy. You can choose between Urgent,
Confidential, Copy, and Draft, or you can enter a custom message in the ”Enter custom text” field. The word you pick
will appear, faintly, in large print across each page.
Note: A custom overlay can also be created by your system support person. When a custom overlay is created, a
button with an icon of that overlay will be available.
Content
This option enhances copy quality. Choose from Text, Text/Photo, Photograph, or Printed Image.
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Text—Use this setting when copying original documents that are mostly text or line art.
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Text/Photo—Use this setting when copying original documents that are a mixture of text and graphics or
pictures.
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Photograph—Use this setting when copying an original document that is a high-quality photograph or inkjet
print.
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Printed Image—Use this setting when copying halftone photographs, documents printed on a laser printer, or
pages from a magazine or newspaper.
Advanced Duplex
This option controls whether the documents are one-sided or two-sided, what orientation your original documents
have, and how your documents are bound.
Note: Some Advanced Duplex options may not be available on all printer models.
Save as Shortcut
This option allows the current settings to be saved as a shortcut.
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Tip
When should I use Text mode?
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Use text mode when text preservation is the main goal of the copy, and
preserving images copied from the original document is not a concern.
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Text mode is recommended for receipts, carbon copy forms, and
documents that contain only text or fine line art.
When should I use Text/Photo mode?
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Use Text/Photo mode when copying an original document that contains a
mixture of text and graphics.
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Text/Photo mode is recommended for magazine articles, business
graphics, and brochures.
When should I use Printed Image mode? Use Printed Image mode when copying halftone photographs, graphics such
as documents printed on a laser printer, or pages from a magazine or
newspaper
When should I use Photograph mode?
Use Photograph mode when the original document is a high-quality
photograph or inkjet print.
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