User guide

Printer Properties
User Guide 2-7
In GDI compatible mode, vector graphics are rasterized for printing as bitmap
images. Use the GDI compatible mode option to improve the graphic output quality
created by the application. Due to memory restrictions, this feature is not available
in certain printing environments.
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Settings is available when the PDL is set to KPDL, and, on some models, when
PCL XL is selected. 3
PCL XL
KPDL
PCL 5e
(monochrome printing
systems)
Specifies PCL 5e as the PDL.
• Fully compatible with earlier PCL versions
• Bidirectional communication support
• Wide selection of fonts for use with Microsoft
Windows applications
• Allows more options for utilizing PRESCRIBE
commands within applications
• Complex graphics might not print as well
KPDL
(color and monochrome
printing systems)
Specifies KPDL as the PDL. KPDL is used when
printing from applications that support PostScript 2
or 3.
• An optional KPDL upgrade kit may be required for
some models.
• Kyocera’s emulation of PostScript printing
• Strong graphics reproduction
• Print speeds may be slower than PCL 5e/c
• Requires more printing system memory than
PCL 5e/c
• Enables native TrueType font downloading
Option Description
Option Description
Disable auto media type
switching
A check box control for disabling automatic switching
of the paper source.
If the selected cassette runs out of paper:
Cleared: The printing system will automatically
switch to another cassette loaded with the same
page size and media type.
Selected: Printing will stop until you load more paper
into the cassette.
Option Description
Allow data passthrough Data passthrough reduces errors when printing
complex jobs from applications that use PostScript
formatting.