Toshiba e-studio 2540c User Manual

File No. SME11002600
R110621J9200-TTEC
Ver00_2011-08

Toshiba e-studio 2540c Specifications

General

Functions	Print, Copy, Scan, Fax
Print Speed (Black)	25 ppm
Print Speed (Color)	25 ppm
Print Resolution	1200 x 1200 dpi
Scan Resolution	600 x 600 dpi
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet
Duplex Printing	Yes
Fax Transmission Speed	33.6 Kbps
Maximum Paper Size	A3
Copy Resolution	600 x 600 dpi
Scanner Type	Flatbed and ADF
Copy Speed (Color)	25 ppm
Copy Speed (Black)	25 ppm
Paper Size	Legal, Letter
Network Connectivity	Ethernet
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, macOS, Linux
Type	Color Laser

Summary

Purpose of the Imaging Manual

Precautions in Servicing

Guidelines for service technicians regarding adjustments and potential issues.

Icons

Explains the meaning of icons used throughout the manual for clarity.

1. General Adjustments Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box)

1.1 To Obtain a Darker Image

Procedures to adjust settings for a darker and sharper copy image.

1.2 To Adjust the Density of an Entire Copy

Methods to adjust the density of solid colored and gradational images.

1.3 To Achieve the Image Quality Most Suitable for the Paper Used

Optimizing image quality for different paper types by adjusting transfer bias and fuser temperature.

1.4 To Minimize Variations in the Image Quality under the Operating Conditions

Optimizing image quality control intervals based on environment and usage conditions.

1.5 To Correct Out-of-Registration Colors

Adjusting registration motor speed to correct color misalignment in paper feeding direction.

1.6 To customize the image density

Adjusting target high density control values to customize image density.

2. Copier-specific Adjustments

2.1 To Copy Text Clearly (To eliminate faint, smudged or blurred text)

Adjusting image processing for sharp and dark copy images of text and graphics.

2.2 To Closely Match the Color Balance of the Original

Adjusting color balance, hue, and density to match the original's color balance.

2.3 To Improve the Reproducibility of Gray

Adjusting color balance and density to prevent color blending in gray areas.

2.4 To Copy in Vivid Colors

Adjusting saturation, color balance, and density for vivid color copies.

2.5 To Make the Pale Area of the Original Look Darker and Sharper

Adjusting density and background for pale areas to improve highlight reproducibility.

2.6 To Eliminate the Background Color

Adjusting background density to eliminate it for better contrast with text.

2.7 To Avoid Copying the Image Seen through the Back of a Page Printed on Thin Paper

Adjusting background density to prevent ghosting from thin paper originals.

2.8 To Eliminate Moiré

Adjusting image processing (sharpness) to eliminate moiré on photo images.

2.9 To Copy Sharply (To enhance sharpness)

Adjusting sharpness intensity to obtain sharper copy images from light/blurred originals.

2.10 To Make Photo Edges Look Softer

Adjusting sharpness intensity to soften visible edges or contours in photo images.

2.11 To Make Solid Filled Bold Text (Logo) Highly Colored

Adjusting density and level for bold text/logos to achieve higher color saturation.

2.13 To Obtain a Good Color Balance on Thick Paper

Performing automatic calibration for paper types to maintain steady color balance.

2.14 To Obtain Smooth Gray-Scale Photo Images

Selecting specific original modes to improve halftone reproduction in black and white.

2.15 To Change the Threshold in Auto Color Mode

Adjusting the threshold for auto color mode to switch between full color and black modes.

3. Printer-specific Adjustments

3.1 To Maintain a Steady Color Balance

Periodically adjusting color reproducibility via automatic calibration for consistent color balance.

3.2 To Maintain a Steady Color Balance on Thick Paper or Special Paper

Adjusting color balance for different paper types via automatic calibration.

3.3 To Obtain the Desired Color Balance

Changing printer driver settings like "Image Quality Type" to match original color balance.

3.4 To Closely Match the Color Balance on the Monitor

Adjusting "Image Quality Type" to match printout color balance with monitor display.

3.5 To Maintain a Uniform Gray Hue

Changing printer driver options to ensure consistent gray hue across different data types.

3.6 To Use Only the Black Toner to Reproduce Gray Areas

Using printer driver settings to reproduce gray areas using only black toner.

3.7 To Easily Adjust the Overall Brightness

Adjusting print brightness via the printer driver's "Brightness" setting.

3.8 To Adjust the Overall Saturation

Adjusting print saturation via the printer driver's "Saturation" setting.

3.9 To Easily Adjust the Overall Contrast

Adjusting print contrast via the printer driver's "Contrast" setting.

3.10 To Obtain a Sharper Print Image

Increasing sharpness intensity via printer driver settings for sharper print images.

3.11 To Obtain a Softer Image

Decreasing sharpness intensity via printer driver settings for softer print images.

3.12 To Make Low-resolution Data Look Finer (To soften an image)

Decreasing sharpness intensity to reduce jagged edges in low-resolution images.

3.13 To Eliminate Smudges from Highly Colored Text and Lines

Adjusting sharpness or toner amount to prevent toner scattering on colored text/lines.

3.14 To Clearly Print Light-Colored Thin Lines or Text

Adjusting printer driver options, color balance, or gamma for clear printing of light-colored lines/text.

3.15 To Make the Light-Colored Area Darker on the Printout

Adjusting printer driver options or color balance to darken light areas while preserving high-color areas.

3.16 To Clearly Print Thin Lines/Double Lines

Changing printer driver options to clearly print thin or double lines in solid filled areas.

3.17 To Decrease the Image Density and Save Toner

Enabling "Toner Save" option on printer driver to reduce image density and toner usage.

3.18 To Adjust the Image Density in the Toner Save Mode

Adjusting upper limit of image density in toner save mode for desired density.

3.19 To Print Illegible Gray or Colored Text in Black

Changing printer driver option to print illegible colored text in black for better legibility.

3.20 To Ignore Blank Pages for Printing

Enabling "Do not Print Blank Pages" option on printer driver to ignore blank pages.

3.21 To Sharply Print Black Text

Adjusting printer driver or color balance to match black text hue on monitor.

3.22 To Prevent Dark Toner from Coming Off

Adjusting limit value of maximum toner used to avoid toner fixing problems.

3.23 To Register the Image Quality Adjusted Corresponding to a Preference

Registering desired print image quality as Custom Color Settings.

3.24 To Print a Full-Color Original in Two Colors

Selecting twin color print mode to change colored text and lines on full-color originals.

3.25 To Use ICC Profile

Setting items for using ICC profiles for color interchange and balance.

3.26 To Switch Overprint (Overlaid) Images

Switching overprint setting for PDF files in USB direct print.

4. e-Filing-specific Adjustments

4.1 To Clearly Store a B/W Image in the Auto Color Mode

Adjusting threshold value to store B/W images clearly in Auto Color mode.

4.2 To Store an Original while Reducing the File Size

Selecting compression rate to reduce JPEG file size for scanned images.

4.3 To Store a Color Photo Image, while Minimizing Moiré

Selecting "Printed Image" mode to minimize moiré in color photo images stored.

4.4 To Match the Color Balance on the Original

Changing "Image Quality Type" to match stored image color balance with original.

4.5 To Scan and Print, while Minimizing Moiré

Selecting scan resolution or sharpness to minimize moiré when printing from e-Filing.

4.6 To Finely Print the Image Stored in the e-Filing box

Printing images directly from e-Filing box to maintain quality, avoiding PC download conversion.

4.7 To Store an Image Suitable for Displaying on the Monitor or Image Editing

Storing images as RGB data via Scan to Box for monitor display and editing.

4.8 To Finely Print Color Images Scanned and Stored

Selecting appropriate printing image mode for optimal processing of stored color images.

4.9 Appendix

Appendix listing e-Filing settings by data input/output methods.

5. Scanning-specific Adjustments

5.1 To Clearly Scan Text (To reduce noise around text)

Adjusting compression rate or scan resolution to reduce noise around text and edges.

5.2 To Scan an Original, while Eliminating the Background Color

Adjusting background density to ensure clear contrast between background and image.

5.3 To Clearly Scan and Print an Original in Black and White

Scanning in grayscale mode for clearer black and white scanning and printing.

5.4 To Scan the Original, while Reducing the File Size

Minimizing scanned image file size by selecting resolution and compression rates.

5.5 To Sharply Scan the Original (To increase the sharpness intensity)

Adjusting sharpness intensity to scan soft and blurred originals sharply.

5.6 To Scan an Original, while Enhancing Black

Adjusting black density for scanned full-color images to match original hue.

5.7 To Scan an Original with the Desired Gradation

Adjusting gamma curve balance for scan density to control halftone gradation.

5.8 To Register the Original Mode Optimal for a Particular Type of Original

Registering custom mode settings for specific original types to optimize scanning.

5.9 To Eliminate Shading around Scanned Images

Adjusting white void amount to eliminate shading around scanned images.

6. Printer-specific Adjustments (GA-1211)

6.1 To Maintain a Steady Color Balance (Calibration)

Performing periodic calibration for consistent color balance on printouts.

6.2 To Use Different Profile for Each Media When Media Types are Mixed

Assigning specific profiles and calibration sets to media types for consistent color across different papers.

6.3 To Print in Desired Color Balance (How to Use Color Editor)

Using Color Editor to adjust CMYK simulation/output profiles for desired color balance.

6.4 To Print with Profile Attached to Image

Applying image file's color profile instead of GA-1211 default profile.

6.5 To Adjust Tone of Gray or Black Area

Adjusting gray and black area tones using K toner or CMYK toners.

6.6 To Make Low-Resolution Images Look Smoother

Changing smoothing setting to suppress jagginess in low-resolution images.

6.7 To Suppress Moiré or Jagginess on Photographs

Changing image quality settings to suppress moiré or jaggy edges on photographs.

6.8 To Adjust Sharpness

Adjusting sharpness setting on printer driver or default settings for sharper/softer images.