[Density Balance Auto. Adj.] (Using Scanner (with Original glass), but No Intelligent Quality Optimizer IQ-501 Mounted)
Overview
Automatically adjusts the density balance by outputting a density balance chart and performing color measurement with the scanner.
Procedure
1
Press [Density Balance Auto. Adj.].
2
Press [Output Chart].
3
Press [Quality Adj.].
4
Press [)] on the right side of [Screen Pattern]. Select the screen you want to adjust, and return to the [PRINT MODE] screen.
You can also press [Screen Pattern] to select the screen you want to adjust.
5
Load A3 w, 11 e 17 w,12 e 18 w,13 e 19 w or SRA3 w paper into any paper feed tray and select that paper feed tray.
6
Press Start on the Control panel.
The chart is output and the [Density Balance Auto. Adjustment] screen is displayed.
7
Load the output chart on the Original glass as shown in the example on the screen.
Place the printed side down with the triangle mark on the chart facing the back.
Place the chart 2" (5 cm) away from Vertical size guide and place it against the Horizontal size guide.
Place a stack of about 10 sheets of white paper on top of the chart and close the ADF.
8
Press [Start].
The first scan is performed.
If any abnormality occurs, an error message is displayed. Please refer to the displayed message and take action.
9
Switch the top and bottom of the scanned chart, and load it on the Original glass as shown in step 7.
With the triangle mark on the chart facing you, place the printed side down.
10
Press [Start].
The second scan is performed and the density balance adjustment values are registered.
11
If you select [Yes] in the dialog box that is displayed, the output screen is displayed and you can output the chart.
Press [Exit PrintMode] to return to the [Density Balance Auto. Adjustment] screen.
When [No] is selected, a list of density balance adjustment values is displayed. Press [Return] to return to the [Density Balance Auto. Adjustment] screen.
12
When [Yes] is selected in Step 11 to output the chart, follow the instructions on the screen and scan the chart.
The values for before and after adjustment are displayed in a graph.
13
Press [Return].
The adjustment values are registered under the following conditions.
When there is space in the registration frame | The adjustment value is registered to the smallest available number. |
When there is no space in the registration frame | The adjustment value is overwritten to the one that meets the following conditions. When multiple conditions are met, the condition with the lower number is overwritten first. (1) Same screen + same paper type + same basis weight with an old adjustment value (2) Same screen + an adjustment value with old date on the same paper type (3) Adjustment value with old date on the same screen (4) Adjustment value with the oldest date However, if the adjustment value to be overwritten is the only one among the registered screens, it is not overwritten but is registered (overwritten) to the adjustment value with old date on another screen. |
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