Samsung SF-530 Series User Manual

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3.8 Stand-alone FaxSetting Document Resolution and ContrastWe recommend sending documents printed using a typewriter, felt tip pen,black ink, or laserwriter. The paper should be white or very light, and ofnormal weight – not cardboard. Blue lines on a ruled pad do not fax well.To send normal documents, there is no need to adjust the resolution andthe contrast.To send documents with unusual contrast characteristics, includingphotographs, adjust the resolution and contrast.ResolutionTo increase sharpness and clarity, press the Resolution button repeatedlyafter loading a document until you find the desired mode. You can choosebetween STANDARD, FINE, or SUPER FINE mode.STANDARD (200X 100 dpi) works well for documents with normal sizedcharacters.FINE (200 X 200 dpi) is good for documents containing small characters,thin lines, or print from a dot-matrix printer.SUPER FINE (300 X 300 dpi) works well for documents containingextremely fine details. SUPER FINE works only if the remote machine alsohas the SUPER FINE features.ContrastTo compensate for the brightness or darkness of your document, press theRcv. Mode/Contrast button repeatedly after loading a document untilyou find the desired mode. You can choose between NORMAL, DARKEN,LIGHTEN, or PHOTO.NORMAL works well for normal documents.DARKEN works well for light print or faint pencil markings. The lightimage and text on the document will be darker on the printed page.LIGHTEN works well for dark print. The dark image and text on thedocument will be lighter on the printed page.PHOTO is used when faxing photographs or other documents containingcolor or shades of gray. When you choose this mode, you should set theresolution to FINE.