Adjusting Standards
Combination of Implementation Timing and Adjustment Items
This section describes the basic color adjustment processes that should be performed first. The adjustment items may differ depending on the options mounted on the system. For details about configuring the settings of the various functions, refer to the reference page.
Recommended Settings
The symbols used in the table mean the following:
.: The function is available
e: The function is unavailable
-: There is no need to use the function
1
Firstly, configure the [Color Density Control] settings.
When Periodical Adjustment (automatic adjustment) has been set to [ON], there is no need to perform adjustments manually. The system automatically determines the timing at which Periodical Adjustment (automatic adjustment) is performed.
If for some reason color variation becomes noticeable, perform [Color Density Manual Control] as required.
Setting item | Setting | With Intelligent Quality Optimizer IQ-501 Mounted | Without Intelligent Quality Optimizer IQ-501 Mounted / With Relay Unit RU-518m Mounted | Without Intelligent Quality Optimizer IQ-501 Mounted / Without Relay Unit RU-518m Mounted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
[Color Density Control] - [Basic Setting] | ||||
[Use Color Density Control] | [ON] | . | . | e |
[Periodical Adj. Execution] | [ON] | . | . | e |
[Adjustment Execution Timing] | [During Job Runs] | . | . | e |
[Switch Color(1st or 2nd)] | [Precise] | . | . | e |
[Adjustment Interval] | [ON]: 1,000 sheets | . | . | e |
2
Configure the [Package Color Auto Adj.] settings. It is recommended to perform package color auto adjustment at least once per day.
If you set [Auto Selection] for [Package Color Auto Adj.], execute [Image Diagnosis], and then adjust the items that are available except for controller calibration items such as [Exact Color] and [G7]. For details about [Image Diagnosis], refer to [Image Diagnosis].
Setting Item | Setting | With Intelligent Quality Optimizer IQ-501 Mounted | Without Intelligent Quality Optimizer IQ-501 Mounted / With Relay Unit RU-518m Mounted | Without Intelligent Quality Optimizer IQ-501 Mounted / Without Relay Unit RU-518m Mounted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
[Auto Selection] | [ON] | . | e | e |
3
When sending a job, configure preset settings for making adjustments on a job by job basis.
For details about Auto Image Adjustment, refer to Auto Image Adjustment.
For details about [Controller Calibration], refer to About [Controller Calibration].
Setting Item | Setting | With Intelligent Quality Optimizer IQ-501 Mounted | Without Intelligent Quality Optimizer IQ-501 Mounted / With Relay Unit RU-518m Mounted | Without Intelligent Quality Optimizer IQ-501 Mounted / Without Relay Unit RU-518m Mounted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Auto Image Adjustment | [Quality] - Image quality adjustment: [Position/Gradation] | . | e | e |
Perform at user discretion | . | . | e | |
[Controller Calibration] | Perform | - | e | . |
4
As a general guide, when Intelligent Quality Optimizer IQ-501 is not mounted, perform the adjustments detailed below and carry out maintenance once every 3 months.
For details about [Controller Calibration], refer to About [Controller Calibration].
For details about Exact Color Calibration, refer to About Calibration Using [Exact Color].
For details about G7 Calibration, refer to About Calibration Using [G7].
Setting Item | Setting | With Intelligent Quality Optimizer IQ-501 Mounted | Without Intelligent Quality Optimizer IQ-501 Mounted / With Relay Unit RU-518m Mounted | Without Intelligent Quality Optimizer IQ-501 Mounted / Without Relay Unit RU-518m Mounted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Perform | - | . | . | |
Perform using the same paper as when registering | - | . | e | |
Perform using the specified paper | - | - | . | |
Perform using the specified paper | - | . | . | |
[Controller Calibration] | Perform using the specified paper | - | - | . |
[Exact Color]/[G7] | Perform using the specified paper | - | . | . |
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