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# Changing the Dither Pattern

A dither pattern is a pattern of dots used to simulate a color or shade of an image. If the pattern is changed, the characteristics of the image will also change. Follow the procedure below to select a pattern suitable for the image to be printed.

- Dithering is a technique where tiny dots are printed in patterns in order to create the illusion of tones and colors that cannot be physically reproduced.

1. Open the file you want to print from the application, and then open the printer properties dialog box.

2. On the [Setup] tab, click [User settings] in the [Print Quality] area.

3. Click [Change...].

   The [Change User Settings] dialog box appears.

4. On the [Image Adjustments] tab, select a dither pattern in the [Dithering] list.

   - Thin lines may break depending on the pattern used. If this happens, select another pattern.

5. Click [OK].

   The [Change User Settings] dialog box closes.

6. Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK].

   The printer properties dialog box closes.

7. Make print settings, and then click [OK].

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