Administrator's Guide

Settings/Maintenance
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Procedures for writing a correction value when reducing the color differences between multiple printers
(*) To correct multiple printers, repeat steps 3 to 7.
Step Procedure Reference Page
1 Selecting the main printer, and performing Settings/Maintenance U “Performing Maintenance” on
page 15
2 Creating the calibration file with the printer U “Create Calibration” on page
46
3 Selecting the printer for which you want to correct color differences, and
performing Settings/Maintenance (*)
U “Performing Maintenance” on
page 15
4 Printing a correction chart with the calibration file created by the main
printer
U “Calibration” on page 37
5 Measuring the correction chart with a color measurement device
6 Creating and verifying the correction value
7 Writing the correction value file to the Printer PC
Note:
O You need a color measurement device to perform calibration. The following models are supported.
O The "i1Pro" from X-Rite (with or without a UV filter)
O The "i1iSis" from X-Rite
O When performing calibration, make sure you use paper with a width of 8 inches, 10 inches, 12 inches, or 210 mm.
O When using a color measurement device, install the software for the measurement device in advance on the Client PC
(the PC that will perform the calibration).
O Do not touch the printable side of the correction chart or the verification chart. Moisture and oils from your hands
can affect the color measurement results.
O Consult service personnel for more information on preparing and setting up the color measurement device.