Automatic Banding Adjustment

If printed images are affected by banding in different colors across the sheet, execute Adjust print quality for automatic adjustment of the paper feed amount.

The printer prints and reads a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the feed amount.

Important

• When using highly transparent media, use manual adjustment.

  • Manual Banding Adjustment

Note

• We recommend executing the adjustment if you have changed the paper type or paper size.

• Always check the Set priority values.

  • Selecting Feed Amount Adjustment Method

• If additional fine-tuning is necessary, execute Paper feed fine adjustment.

  • Fine-Tuning Paper Feed Amount

• Use Adjust feed length to ensure that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length.

  • Adjusting Line Length
• This may take some time, depending on the type of paper.

Items to Prepare

When Using Rolls

An unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in.) wide

When Using Sheets

One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size

Follow the procedure below to adjust.

1. Load paper.

   • Loading Rolls in the Printer
   • Loading Sheets in the Printer

2. Tap (Setup) on HOME screen.

   • Home Screen Menu Composition

3. Tap Maintenance.

4. Tap Paper feed adjustment.

5. Tap Adjust print quality.

6. Tap Auto.

7. Tap paper to adjust.

   A test pattern is printed for adjustment and adjustment is finished.