Automatic Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality) (iPF8300S)
16-Mar-2011
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Solution
If printed images are affected by banding in different colors across the sheet, execute [Adj. Quality] for automatic adjustment of the paper feed amount.
There are two modes of automatic adjustment to correct banding: [Auto(GenuinePpr)] and [Auto(OtherPaper)]. In either mode, the printer prints and reads a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the feed amount.
- Auto(GenuinePpr)
Use this mode with paper identified in the Paper Reference Guide.
- Auto(OtherPaper)
Use this mode with paper not in the Paper Reference Guide, or if [Auto(GenuinePpr)] does not eliminate banding.
IMPORTANT
- Adjustment is not possible with [Auto(GenuinePpr)] and [Auto(OtherPaper)] when using highly transparent media.
In this case, use [Manual] adjustment.
NOTE
- Use paper of the same type and size for adjustment as you will use for printing.
- Always check the [Adj. Priority] values before using [Auto(GenuinePpr)] or [Auto(OtherPaper)].
- If additional fine-tuning is necessary after [Auto(GenuinePpr)] and [Auto(OtherPaper)], execute [Adj. Fine Feed].
- Use [Adjust Length] to ensure that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length.
- This may take some time, depending on the type of paper.
<Items to Prepare>
When Using Rolls:An unused roll at least 10 inches wide
When Using Sheets:
Auto(GenuinePpr) : One sheet of unused paper, A4/Letter size
Auto(OtherPaper) : Two sheets of unused paper, A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A2)
Perform adjustment as follows.
1.Load the paper.
IMPORTANT
- Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified in the settings. Adjustment cannot be completed correctly unless the loaded paper matches the settings.
2.On the [Tab Selection screen] of the Control Panel, press 
or 
to select the Settings/Adj. tab (
).
or to select the Settings/Adj. tab ().
NOTE
- If the [Tab Selection screen] is not displayed, press the [Menu] button.
3.Press the [OK] button.
The [Set./Adj. Menu] is displayed.
4.Press 
or 
to select [Adjust Printer], and then press the [OK] button.
or to select [Adjust Printer], and then press the [OK] button.5.Press 
or 
to select [Feed Priority], and then press the [OK] button.
or to select [Feed Priority], and then press the [OK] button.6.Press 
or 
to select [Adj. Quality], and then press the [OK] button.
or to select [Adj. Quality], and then press the [OK] button.7.Press 
or 
to select [Auto(GenuinePpr)] or [Auto(OtherPaper)], and then press the [OK] button.
or to select [Auto(GenuinePpr)] or [Auto(OtherPaper)], and then press the [OK] button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment.
Adjustment is now finished if you have printed on a roll or a sheet of A2 size or larger.
8.If you are printing on sheets smaller than A2 size for [Auto(OtherPaper)], a confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen requesting you to continue printing.
Press the [OK] button and follow the instructions on the Display Screen.