Printed colors are inaccurate (iPF815/iPF825)

    18-Oct-2010
    8200967700

    Issue

    Printed colors are inaccurate

    Cause and Solution

    <Cause1> Color adjustment has not been activated in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver.
    <Corrective Action>
    In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, access Color Settings in Color Mode to adjust colors.

    <Cause2> Colors have not been adjusted on the computer or monitor.
    <Corrective Action1>
    Refer to the computer and monitor documentation to adjust the colors.
    <Corrective Action2>
    Adjust the settings of the color management software, referring to the software documentation as needed.

    <Cause3> The Printhead nozzles are clogged.
    <Corrective Action>
    Print a test pattern to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged.

    <Cause4> In the Windows printer driver, Application Color Matching Priority is not selected.
    <Corrective Action>
    Click Special Settings on the Layout sheet of the printer driver and select Application Color Matching Priority in the dialog box.

    <Cause5> Printhead characteristics gradually change through repeated use, and colors may change.
    <Corrective Action>
    Adjust the Printhead alignment.

    <Cause6> Color may change slightly even on the same model of printer if you use a different version of the firmware or printer driver, or when you print under different settings or in a different printing environment.
    <Corrective Action>
    Follow these steps to prepare the printing environment.
    1.Use the same version of firmware or printer driver.
    2.Specify the same value for all settings items.