Advanced Guide > Changing the Printer Settings > Changing Printer Settings from Your Computer > Changing theMachine Operation ModeChanging the Machine Operation ModeThis function allows you to switch between various modes of machine operation.The procedure for changing the printer settings is as follows:Custom Settings1. Open the printer driver setup window2. Make sure that the machine is on, and then click Custom Settings on theMaintenance tabThe Custom Settings dialog box opens.NoteIf the machine is off or bi-directional communication is disabled, a message may appearbecause the computer cannot collect the machine status.If this happens, click OK to display the most recent settings specified on your computer.3. If necessary, complete the following settings:Prevent paper abrasionThe printer can increase the gap between the print head and the paper during high-density printingto prevent paper abrasion.Check this check box to use this function.Align heads manuallyThe Print Head Alignment function on the Maintenance tab is normally set to automatic headalignment, but you can change it to manual head alignment. If the printing results are unsatisfactoryeven after you execute automatic head alignment, see " Manual Print Head Alignment ," and executemanual head alignment.Check this check box to perform the manual head alignment.Ink Drying Wait TimeYou can set the length of the machine rest time until printing of the next page begins. Moving theslider to the right increases the pause time and moving the slider to the left decreases the time.If the paper gets stained because the next page is ejected before the ink on the printed page dries,increase the ink drying wait time.Reducing the ink drying wait time speeds up printing.4. Transmit the settingsClick Send. When the confirmation message appears, click OK.The machine runs in the changed mode hereafter.Page topPage 776 of 947 pagesChanging the Machine Operation Mode