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Adjusting Printing Troubles (for the administrator)

To adjust the level to highlight the original background ([AE Level Adjustment])

To display:

[Utility]
- [Expert Adjustment]
  - [AE Level Adjustment]

Adjust the AE (Auto Exposure) level (default: [2]).

Adjust in five levels. The larger the number, the darker the background.

To adjust the print starting position or print image troubles ([Printer Adjustment])

To display:

[Utility]
- [Expert Adjustment]
  - [Printer Adjustment]

Adjust the print start position and defective print images.

Setting	Description
[Leading Edge Adjustment]	Here
[Centering]	Here
[Leading Edge Adjustment (Duplex Side 2)]	Here
[Centering (Duplex 2nd Side)]	Here
[Erase Leading Edge]	Here
[Vertical Adjustment]	Here
[Media Adjustment]	Here

To correct the misalignment or tilt of a scanning area in order to stabilize high-quality printing ([Image Stabilization])

To display:

[Utility]
- [Expert Adjustment]
  - [Image Stabilization]

Correct the misalignment or tilt of scanning area caused by changes in the temperature or humidity in the machine to ensure high quality printing.

Setting	Description
[Image Stabilization Only]	Select the image stabilization method (default: [Image Stabilization Only]). Select [Start] to execute the image stabilization process. [Image Stabilization Only]: Executes the standard image stabilization process. [Initialize + Image Stabilization]: Initializes the log information on image stabilization control and then executes image stabilization. Select this option when [Image Stabilization Only] has failed to work.
[Image Stabilization Setting]	Change the timing for executing image stabilization as well as the type of image stabilization, as required. Make selection according to the printing frequency and the color/black use ratio (default: [Standard]). [Standard]: Select this option when the printing frequency is low and the color printing ratio is high. Normal image stabilization is performed if a change in the absolute humidity is detected during warm-up. [Color Priority]: Select this option when both the printing frequency and the color printing ratio are high. Color image stabilization is performed if a change in absolute humidity is detected during warm-up. [Black & White Priority]: Select this option when both the printing frequency and the color printing ratio are low. Monochrome image stabilization is performed if a change in absolute humidity is detected during warm-up. Color image stabilization is to be performed before printing color documents.

Setting

Description

[Image Stabilization Only]

Select the image stabilization method (default: [Image Stabilization Only]). Select [Start] to execute the image stabilization process.

[Image Stabilization Only]: Executes the standard image stabilization process.

[Initialize + Image Stabilization]: Initializes the log information on image stabilization control and then executes image stabilization. Select this option when [Image Stabilization Only] has failed to work.

[Image Stabilization Setting]

Change the timing for executing image stabilization as well as the type of image stabilization, as required. Make selection according to the printing frequency and the color/black use ratio (default: [Standard]).

[Standard]: Select this option when the printing frequency is low and the color printing ratio is high. Normal image stabilization is performed if a change in the absolute humidity is detected during warm-up.

[Color Priority]: Select this option when both the printing frequency and the color printing ratio are high. Color image stabilization is performed if a change in absolute humidity is detected during warm-up.

[Black & White Priority]: Select this option when both the printing frequency and the color printing ratio are low. Monochrome image stabilization is performed if a change in absolute humidity is detected during warm-up. Color image stabilization is to be performed before printing color documents.

To adjust the balance of the paper separation or image transfer performance when a paper jam or image failure occurs during double-sided printing ([Paper Separation Adjustment])

To display:

[Utility]
- [Expert Adjustment]
  - [Paper Separation Adjustment]

Adjust the paper separation position on each side of paper for 2-sided printing.

Adjust balance between the properties related to paper separation and image transfer when paper jams are occurring or images are defective due to the environment being overly hot or humid.

Setting	Description
[Front]/[Back]	Select the paper and side on which to adjust the paper separation.
[Adjust Value]	Enter the adjustment value between -10.0 mm and 10.0 mm (default: [0.0 mm]). Increase the value if paper jams are occurring, and reduce it if the image is transferred unevenly.

Setting

Description

[Front]/[Back]

Select the paper and side on which to adjust the paper separation.

[Adjust Value]

Enter the adjustment value between -10.0 mm and 10.0 mm (default: [0.0 mm]).

Increase the value if paper jams are occurring, and reduce it if the image is transferred unevenly.

To adjust a color misalignment caused as the printing result ([Color Registration Adjust])

To display:

[Utility]
- [Expert Adjustment]
  - [Color Registration Adjust]

Adjust the print position for each paper type with respect to each color if color shifts are detected in the print result.

Load paper into the Bypass Tray and tap the [Adjust automatically] key to start printing the test pattern. Make adjustments while checking the test pattern. Repeat adjustments as necessary.

The example shows the color registration adjustment for cyan.

Setting	Description
[X]	If the print position of the desired color is out of line to the left or right with respect to the printing position of black, enter an adjustment value in the range between -6 dots and +6 dots (default: [0 dot]). Increase the value when moving the printing position rightward, and reduce it when moving the printing position leftward.
[Y]	If the print position of the desired color is out of line vertically with respect to the printing position of black, enter an adjustment value in the range between -6 dots and +6 dots (default: [0 dot]). Increase the value when moving the printing position upward, and reduce it when moving the printing position downward.

Setting

Description

[X]

If the print position of the desired color is out of line to the left or right with respect to the printing position of black, enter an adjustment value in the range between -6 dots and +6 dots (default: [0 dot]).

Increase the value when moving the printing position rightward, and reduce it when moving the printing position leftward.

[Y]

If the print position of the desired color is out of line vertically with respect to the printing position of black, enter an adjustment value in the range between -6 dots and +6 dots (default: [0 dot]).

Increase the value when moving the printing position upward, and reduce it when moving the printing position downward.

To adjust to the regular gradation ([Gradation Adjustment])

To display:

[Utility]
- [Expert Adjustment]
  - [Gradation Adjustment]

Adjust gradation when reproduction quality of the printed image is degraded.

Restart this machine.
Check that [Image Stabilization Only] is selected in [Expert Adjustment] - [Gradation Adjustment] and then use the Start key to start the image stabilization.
The image stabilization operation starts. Now adjustment items on the right are available for selection.
Select items to be adjusted.
- [Printer (600dpi)]: Select this option when the image printed with resolution 600 dpi has irregular gradation.
- [Print (1200dpi) Gradation]: Select this option when the image printed with resolution 1200 dpi has irregular gradation.
- [Print (1200dpi) Resolution]: Select this option when the image printed with resolution 1200 dpi has irregular resolution.
- [Copy]: Select this option when a copied image has irregular gradation.
Select a paper type for printing a test pattern.
- Bypass Tray cannot be selected.
Use the Start key to start printing a test pattern.
Place the test pattern on the Original Glass based on the orientation displayed on the screen.
Place ten or more blank sheets of paper to prevent bleeding of the test pattern.
Close the ADF.
Use the Start key to start scanning a test pattern.
The gradation level is adjusted automatically.
Repeat steps 3 to 9 twice. (Total of three times)

To adjust the area to scan an original on the original glass ([Scanner Area])

To display:

[Utility]
- [Expert Adjustment]
  - [Scanner Area]

Adjust the scan range of the scanner. For details, contact your service representative.

To adjust the area to scan an original on the ADF ([ADF Adjustment])

To display:

[Utility]
- [Expert Adjustment]
  - [ADF Adjustment]

Make adjustments for scanning images in the ADF. For details, contact your service representative.

To register unregistered special paper as user paper ([User Paper Settings])

To display:

[Utility]
- [Expert Adjustment]
  - [User Paper Settings]

Register special paper with [User Paper 1] through [User Paper 6]. Configure setting for the basic weight and media adjustment.

For details, contact your service representative.

To specify how to erase the area other than the original when enabling [Non-Image Area Erase] of classic style for copying ([Erase Adjustment])

To display:

[Utility]
- [Expert Adjustment]
  - [Erase Adjustment]

Specify the operation of [Non-Image Area Erase] that is available in copy mode of classic style.

Setting	Description
[Erase Operation]	Select either the option for erasing the non-image area by the optimal method automatically selected for the background density of the original or the option for erasing by the pre-specified method (default: [Specify]).
[Erase Method]	Select an erase method after selecting [Specify] for [Erase Operation]. [Bevel]: Copies only the original by erasing the outside area around it. [Rectangular]: Copies the original along with the outside around it.
[Original Density]	Adjust the density of the original.

Setting

Description

[Erase Operation]

Select either the option for erasing the non-image area by the optimal method automatically selected for the background density of the original or the option for erasing by the pre-specified method (default: [Specify]).

[Erase Method]

Select an erase method after selecting [Specify] for [Erase Operation].

[Bevel]: Copies only the original by erasing the outside area around it.

[Rectangular]: Copies the original along with the outside around it.

[Original Density]

Adjust the density of the original.

To directly print CMYK data without using a simulation profile when printing data using the PS driver ([PS Designer Settings])

To display:

[Utility]
- [Expert Adjustment]
  - [PS Designer Settings]

When outputting CMYK data without using the simulation profile, set this option to ON (default: OFF). This option is available when [Simulation Profile] for the PS driver is set to [Auto].

Selecting OFF uses a simulation profile based on your processing to correct an entered image with the same density as when an image is output using the PCL driver.

You can specify the default setting for a simulation profile to be displayed on the printer driver. For details on the setting procedure, refer to Here.