- Make sure to do Color Registration/Color Calibration at the time of machine installation.
Color Registration
Press "User Tools" on the home screen.
- Select [Maintenance: Image] > [Color Registration].
- Press [Start] to execute the auto color registration (it takes about 30 seconds).
- After "Color Registration is complete" appears, press [Exit].
Color Calibration
Color Calibration Flowchart
Press "User Tools" on the home screen.
- Select [Maintenance: Image] > [Color Calibration].
- Press [Adjust Auto Density].
- Press [OK] to adjust Auto Density.
Press [Print Test Pattern 1 for Calibration] to print the gradation correction sheet 1.
Compare the printed test pattern of graduation correction sheet 1 [A] with the color sample (K) [A′] on the color chart that is provided with main machine, and select the correction value (0-6) that best matches the color.
Press "Black".
- Enter the correction value, and press [OK].
Set the correction values for M, and C/Y by the same method.
After adjusting the highlight colors (steps 5 to 9), press [Print Test Pattern 2 for Calibration] to print the gradation correction sheet 2.
Compare the printed test pattern of graduation correction sheet 2 [A] with the color sample (K) [A′] on the color chart that is provided with main machine, and select the correction value (0-6) that best matches the color.
- Set the correction values for the middle colors of K, M, and C/Y in the same way as you did for highlight colors with steps 7 to 9.
- After completing all the settings, press [Print Result] to print the adjusted result.
- Press [Save] to save the changed correction values and complete this procedure.