Manual (Visual Check)
Visually check an output test page to determine an adjustment values for each color (CMYK).
Prepare the following paper.
Plain paper (recycled paper can be used)
Size: any of 320x450 mm, 305x457 mm, A3, 11x17, LTR, or A4
320x450 mm, 305x457 mm, A3, or 11x17 is recommended.
Sheets: 2
1
Load paper in a paper drawer or the multi-purpose tray.
2
Select <Menu> in the Home screen.
Home Screen
3
Select <Adjustment/Maintenance>
<Adjust Image Quality>
<Color Correction>
<Manual (Visual Check)>.
4
Select <Output Test Page>.
5
Check that the size and type of paper displayed on the screen is loaded in the machine, and select <Start>.
A test page is printed.
6
Visually check the test page to check for unevenness in color.
Range for marks
The marks for each color are printed out in blocks in a range starting from -6 to +6 through -4 to +4, depending on the paper size used for the test page.
7
Select colors to fine-tune.
8
Select the range to adjust (
), enter a value, and select <Apply>.
Enter values from -127 to +127 for all blocks for each color according to the results determined visually in step 5.
Enter plus values for denser colors, and minus values for less dense colors.
9
Select <Apply>.
10
Select <Output Test Page>
<Start>.
A test page with density corrected is printed.
11
If there is no problem with the test page, press <Apply>.
Returning a corrected value to the initial value
Select <Restore Initial Settings> in the <Visual Correction> screen.
Returning to a previous correction value
Select <Restore Previous Settings> in the <Visual Correction> screen.