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Purpose of the Imaging Manual The Imaging Manual is intended for customers using the Toshiba e-STUDIO5520C/6520C/6530C with a variety of specific needs and inquiries for high image quality, such as: x How to obtain a clearer copy image x How to maintain the current image quality x How to make the text look sharper on the copy The Toshiba MFPs are factory-configured to provide image quality settings that satisfy the majority of customers.
Purpose of the Imaging Manual Icons The following icons used in this manual denote the following: : • Copy ——— An adjustment having an effect on copying in the Black mode (excluding the Image smoothing mode) • Printer ——– An adjustment having an effect on Black and White mode printing * The adjustment will be effective, if "Black and White" is selected from among the "Color" options on the Windows printer driver or if "Mono" is selected from among the "Color Type" options on the Macintosh print dialog.
Table of Contents 1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 To Obtain a Darker Image ............................................................................1-1 To Adjust the Density on a Solid Colored Image ..........................................1-5 To Achieve the Image Quality Most Suitable for the Paper Used (To eliminate blur and graininess from an image) ...
Table of Contents 2.16 To Adjust the Twin-Color Copy Image Quality ............................................2-66 2.16.1 To Adjust the Tint of Colors other than Black ...........................................2-67 2.16.2 To Adjust the Reproducibility of Black in the Red and Black Mode ..........2-68 2.16.3 To Adjust the Boundary between Black and Colors other than Black.......2-69 2.17 To Adjust the Image Quality Scanned from the RADF................................2-70 2.
Table of Contents 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 To Ignore Blank Pages for Printing .............................................................3-79 To Sharply Print Black Text ........................................................................3-82 To Prevent Dark Toner from Coming Off ....................................................3-92 To Register the Image Quality Adjusted Corresponding to a Preference (To use the Custom Color Settings) ........................3-94 3.
Table of Contents 5.4 To Scan the Original, while Reducing the File Size ......................................5-7 5.4.1 To Reduce the File Size by Changing the Options when Scanning the Original .........5-8 5.4.2 To Reduce the File Size in Slim PDF ...........................................................5-11 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 To Sharply Scan the Original (To increase the sharpness intensity) ..........5-13 To Scan an Original, while Enhancing Black ..............................................
1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) 1.1 To Obtain a Darker Image Before the adjustment After the adjustment The output image looks light and blurred. The output image looks darker and sharper. Explanation When an original containing photo images or gradational images is printed, the output image sometimes looks light and blurred.
1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) To adjust the copy image quality Use steps (a) through (i) to perform automatic calibration. (a) Press the [USER FUNCTIONS] button on the Control Panel to enter the "User Functions" menu. (b) Press the [ADMIN] tab. (c) Enter the 6 to 10 digit administrator password. Press the [ENTER] button. (d) Press the [GENERAL] button. (e) Press the [CALIBRATION] button. (f) Press the [COPY] button.
1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) (2) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [2934 to 2937] to adjust the transfer (2nd transfer) roller bias output. (Adjust the offset voltage of transfer roller bias so as to increase the density of the image.) • The code to use varies depending on the paper type. Adjust the value for [05] code corresponding to the paper type for which you would like to improve the image quality.
1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) * The table below shows you the acceptable paper weight for the paper type. Paper type Acceptable paper weight Plain paper 64 to 105 g/m² 16 to 20 lb. Bond Thick 1 106 to 163 g/m² Max. 60 lb. Cover Thick 2 164 to 209 g/m² Max. 110 lb. Index Thick 3 210 to 256 g/m² Max. 140 lb. Index Thick 4 257 to 300 g/m² Max. 110 lb.
1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) 1.2 To Adjust the Density on a Solid Colored Image If the density is decreased If the density is increased The solid colored area becomes lighter. The solid colored area becomes darker. Explanation In thick paper printing, the density of a solid colored image can be made darker to enhance it or lighter in order to match with the type or color of the original.
1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) Procedures * The service technician must perform the adjustment in accordance with the procedures below. (1) Enter setting mode [08]. Change the value to adjust the density of a solid area during the copying/printing operation. • Use steps (a) to (b) to perform the adjustment. (a) Enter setting mode [08]. Change the values for codes [2514/2515/2546] to adjust the developer bias output value.
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1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) Automatic calibration In paper types whose density has been adjusted, automatic calibration is performed for all MFP modes in the following table. However, automatic calibration for each paper type can be performed separately by changing the value of 08-9059 from "0" (default) to "1".
1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) Caution after the adjustment • The adjustment may possibly cause an increase in the amount of toner consumed, scattering of the toner, diminished photo images or gradations (less accurate reproducibility of halftones), extremely dark images (decreased resolving power), extremely light images (faint thin lines), and shorten the life of the consumables.
1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) 1.3 To Achieve the Image Quality Most Suitable for the Paper Used (To eliminate blur and graininess from an image) Before the adjustment After the adjustment The image looks grained, depending on the type of paper. A clear image quality, most suitable for a type of paper used, is obtained. Explanation The image sometimes looks slightly blurred or grained on the copy or printout, depending on the type of paper used.
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1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) The transfer voltage increases as the set value is increased. It is usually desirable that the set value be decreased to obtain a clearly highlighted area. After performing the adjustment, print and check the image quality. If further image quality adjustment is necessary, go to step (3).
1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) (b) Enter the setting mode [08]. Change the value of the codes [5293/5294/5296] to adjust fusing temperature in the recycled paper mode. (In this step fusing temperature is adjusted to print the high-density area of the image most clearly.
1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) (3) Check the life of the consumables (particularly the drum and transfer belt unit) and replace them, if necessary. • When replacing any consumable, use steps (a) to (b). (a) Enter the PM support mode. Reset the counter corresponding to the replaced consumable part to "0." * For further information regarding the PM support mode, refer to the Service Manual. (b) Perform automatic calibration.
1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) 1.4 To Minimize Variations in the Image Quality under the Operating Conditions (To optimally program image quality control) Before the adjustment After the adjustment The image contrast varies, depending on the date and time when copying or printing is performed or the type of job. The image quality is constantly maintained.
1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) Explanation The image contrast may vary, depending on the date and time when copying or printing is performed or the type of copy/print job. To constantly maintain image quality, shorten the waiting period until image quality control is performed. Procedures * The service technician must perform the adjustment in accordance with the procedures below. (1) Enter setting mode [08].
1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) To Have Uniform Variations in the Image Quality after Return from the Auto Power Save Mode: Change the value of the [08] code [571] to change the conditions for starting image quality control (shorten the period of time the MFP is left unused) after the MFP was recovered from the auto power save mode, so that the image quality control will be easily performed.
1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) A large number of sheets are printed (hundreds of copies or more per day) and the image quality needs to be constantly maintained: Set the value for code 08-572 within a range of "1" to "9" (Value × 100 sheets) to reduce the accumulated number of printed sheets. It will determine the interval until the next image quality control is performed.
1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) (3) Use the thick paper mode when you print on plain paper. • If the thick paper mode is used, printing decelerates but image quality becomes more stable because differences in color or temperatures during continuous printing will be reduced. • Set the thick paper mode following steps (a) to (i) below. (a) Press the [USER FUNCTIONS] button on the Control Panel to enter the "User Functions" menu. (b) Press the [USER] tab.
1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) Caution after the adjustment • The adjustment may possibly slow down the copying or printing speed, extend the warm-up time when the MFP is returned from the auto power save mode, and shorten the life of the consumables, because of an increase in the number of times image quality control is performed. Therefore, carefully perform the adjustment, while checking the copy or print image.
1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) 1.5 To Correct Out-of-Registration Colors Before the adjustment After the adjustment Paper feeding direction Paper feeding direction The text and background are misaligned or out of registration. Text is aligned with the background and a clear copy/print image is obtained. Explanation Colors of text or a thin line are sometimes printed out of alignment.
1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) (4) Check the second page of the printed test print pattern to identify a pattern for the out-of-registration colors. * There are 2 patterns for the out-of-registration colors. Check which pattern the out-of-registration colors to adjust on the body are included.
1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) (5) Finely adjust the rotating speed of the registration motor, in accordance with a pattern for the out-ofregistration colors. • Use steps (a) to (b) to perform the adjustment. (a) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Select code [483]. Finely adjust the rotating speed of the registration motor. • Adjust the values in accordance with a pattern for the out-of-registration colors as shown in the table below.
1. General Adjustments – Copying, Printing and e-Filing (Output from Box) Caution after the adjustment Nothing in particular. Remarks • Enter a value within the recommended value range mentioned in the procedures. Otherwise, it may cause a loss in MFP performance, including degradation in the image quality. •Out-of-registration colors cannot always be perfectly corrected; this depends on the type of text or lines to print.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.1 To Copy Text Clearly (To eliminate faint, smudged or blurred text) Before the adjustment After the adjustment When a light print image is copied, the text looks blurred. The graphic image and text look darker and sharper. Explanation Perform image processing, in order to obtain a sharp and dark copy image when copying an original containing light text and graphic images, or a light copy image when copying an original containing a highly colored text and copy image.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.1.1 To Adjust the Copy Image Quality in the Black Mode * You can start with any of the procedures. But it is recommended to perform the procedures in order, as listed below. You can use one procedure in conjunction with another. But if this changes the image quality more than required or loses the effectiveness of the adjustment, restore the settings made in the previously used procedure to the original ones. Then use other procedures.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (4) Press the [BASIC] button on the Control Panel. Select "TEXT" from among the original mode options. * To have "TEXT" selected from among the original mode options by default, refer to procedure (1) in 2.8 To Eliminate Moiré. After selecting the Text mode, copy and check the copy image quality. If further image quality adjustments are still necessary, use the next procedure. (5) Enter adjustment mode [05].
2. Copier-specific Adjustments * The subcode varies according to the area where the density is adjusted. Refer to the table below and set the subcode for the area to be adjusted. The density of light text or a graphic image will vary, if the medium- or high-density area is mainly adjusted. Setting "0" for the subcode allows you to adjust the lowdensity area. But it will not affect the light text or graphic images. Therefore, never change the value for the low-density area.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments Caution after the adjustment The adjustment may possibly cause an increase in the amount of toner used, moiré, blurred text (small, dark text blurred), faint text (fine outlines of text shredded) diminished photo images or gradational images (less accurate reproducibility of halftones), or in some consumption conditions of consumables, background fogging or a decrease in the amount of developer material (carrier streaks).
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.1.2 To Adjust the Copy Image Quality in the Full Color Mode * The setting value for the Full color mode shall be applied also when the original is judged as the full color image in the Auto color mode. * You can start with any of the procedures. But it is recommended to perform the procedures in order, as listed below. You can use one procedure in conjunction with another.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments * The values adjusted for the sharpness intensity are shared in the Full color mode with the Printed image mode selected and in the Black mode with the Photo mode selected. Therefore, adjusting the copy image quality in either of the modes affects that in the other mode. Perform copy image quality adjustment in the mode that is used for the adjustment, while checking the one in the other mode. After increasing the sharpness intensity, copy and check the copy image quality.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (6) Enter setting mode [08]. Change the value for code [2548] to make the outline of the copied text thicker and clearer, or thinner and finer. * This adjustment can be made applicable to all colors by selecting the corresponding subcode. However, it is recommended to enter the same setting value for all the subcodes unless otherwise required.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.1.3 To Adjust the Copy Image Quality in the Auto Color Mode * You can start with any of the procedures. But it is recommended to perform the procedures in order, as listed below. You can use one procedure in conjunction with another. But if this changes the image quality more than required or loses the effectiveness of the adjustment, restore the settings made in the previously used procedure to the original ones. Then use other procedures.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (4) Enter the adjustment mode [05] and adjust the gamma balance in each of medium- and high-density areas. Original mode [05] code Text/Photo Text Photo ACS / Black Text/Photo ACS / Black Text ACS / Black Photo 05-590 05-591 05-592 Subcode 1 2 05-7957 Subcode Recommende d value Acceptable value range Default 1/2 Set a value larger than 128.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (5) Enter setting mode [08]. Change the value for code [2548] to make the outline of the copied text thicker and clearer, or thinner and finer. * This adjustment can be made applicable to all colors by selecting the corresponding subcode. However, it is recommended to enter the same setting value for all the subcodes unless otherwise required.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.2 To Closely Match the Color Balance of the Original Before the adjustment After the adjustment Copy Copy The copy image looks yellowish, compared with the original. The color balance of the copy image is closely matched with that of the original. Explanation Depending on the color balance of the original, the copy image sometimes looks different from the original.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (1) Perform automatic calibration to correct variations in the copy density. * [ADMIN] is selected from among the [CALIBRATION DISPLAY LEVEL] options by default. In other words, an administrator is authorized to operate automatic calibration. But the [USER] option can also be selected to allow the user to operate it. Refer to the User Functions Guide for further information regarding how to select the [CALIBRATION DISPLAY LEVEL] option.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (3) Perform color balance adjustment or RGB adjustment to adjust the tint of colors in general. • Use steps (a) through (d) to perform the adjustment. (a) Press the [IMAGE] button on the Control Panel. (b)Press the [COLOR BALANCE] button to adjust the color balance by changing the amount of toner (C, M, Y and K) or the [RGB ADJUSTMENT] button to adjust the color balance by changing the intensity of R, G and B.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments Caution after the adjustment The adjustment may possibly cause offset failure, particularly when the highly colored original is copied in the Photo mode. Therefore, carefully perform the adjustment, while checking the copy image. Remarks Enter a value within the recommended value range mentioned in the procedures. Otherwise, it may cause a loss in MFP performance, including degradation in the image quality and a reduction in the life of the consumables.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.3 To Improve the Reproducibility of Gray Before the adjustment After the adjustment Another color (M) is blended in the gray area. No undesired color is blended. A clear copy image is obtained. Explanation When an original containing gray is copied, another color may be blended in the gray area.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (2) Perform color balance adjustment or RGB adjustment to adjust the tint of colors in general. * For further information regarding the adjustment procedures, refer to procedure (3) in 2.2 To Closely Match the Color Balance of the Original. After adjusting the tint of colors, copy and check the copy image quality. If further image quality adjustments are still necessary, use the next procedure. (3) Enter adjustment mode [05].
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.4 To Copy in Vivid Colors Before the adjustment After the adjustment When a copy is made without any adjustments, the vividness is insufficient on the copy image. The copy image is obtained in vivid colors. Explanation When a copy is made without any adjustments, the vividness may be insufficient on the copy image.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (1) Press the [IMAGE] button on the Control Panel. Press the [ONE TOUCH ADJUSTMENT] button. Press the [VIVID] button. After selecting the "Vivid" option, copy and check the copy image quality. When the copy image quality with the "Vivid" option is insufficient, cancel the "Vivid" option and use the next procedure. (The one-touch adjustment can be canceled by pressing the [ONE TOUCH ADJUSTMENT] button again.) (2) Perform saturation adjustment to adjust the overall saturation.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (4) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [1779 to 1798] to adjust the color density. Color to Acceptable Original mode [05] code Subcode Recommended value Default adjust value range Text/Photo 05-1779 0/1/2 Text 05-1780 0/1/2 Y Printed image 05-1781 0/1/2 (Yellow) Photo 05-1782 0/1/2 Map 05-1783 0/1/2 Text/Photo 05-1784 0/1/2 Text 05-1785 0/1/2 M Printed image 05-1786 0/1/2 (Magenta) Set a value larger than 128 Photo 05-1787 0/1/2 to increase the density.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (5) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the value for code [2905] to adjust the transfer (1st transfer) roller bias output. (Adjust the offset voltage of transfer roller bias for C (Cyan) and K (Black) so as to increase the density of R (Red).) • The code to use varies depending on the paper type and color to adjust. Adjust the value for the subcode corresponding to the color for which you would like to improve the image quality.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.5 To Make the Pale Area of the Original Look Darker and Sharper (To improve the highlight reproducibility) Before the adjustment After the adjustment The splashing area (highlight) is blurred. A clear copy image of the splashing area is obtained. Explanation Perform the copy density adjustment and background adjustment, in order to make the pale area (highlight) of the original look darker and sharper on the copy.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (2) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [1688] to [1692], [1698] to [1702] and [7759] to [7761] to adjust the density level of the background. * The highlighted area will become highly visible, if the background density is increased.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (4) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [1779 to 1798] to adjust the color density.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.6 To Eliminate the Background Color Before the adjustment After the adjustment The background color of the original is also copied. Therefore, no clear contrast is made between the background and text. The background color is eliminated, allowing clear contrast between the background and text. Explanation When a full-color original, such as colored paper, is copied, its background color is also copied.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.6.1 To Adjust the Copy Image Quality in the Black Mode * You can start with any of the procedures. But it is recommended to perform the procedures in order, as listed below. You can use one procedure in conjunction with another. But if this changes the image quality more than required or loses the effectiveness of the adjustment, restore the settings made in the previously used procedure to the original ones. Then use other procedures.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments * The subcode varies according to the area where the density is adjusted. Refer to the table below and set the subcode for the area to be adjusted. The background density will vary, if the low- or medium-density area is mainly adjusted. Setting "2" for the subcode allows you to adjust the high-density area. But it will not affect the background density. Therefore, never change the value for the high-density area.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.6.2 To Adjust the Copy Image Quality in the Full Color Mode * You can start with any of the procedures. But it is recommended to perform the procedures in order, as listed below. You can use one procedure in conjunction with another. But if this changes the image quality more than required or loses the effectiveness of the adjustment, restore the settings made in the previously used procedure to the original ones. Then use other procedures.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments "Making the highlighted area more visible (or increasing the background density)" and "eliminating the background color (or decreasing the background density)" are mutually contradictory. If the density of the background color is decreased, the highlighted area may become less visible. After adjusting the background density, copy and check the copy image quality.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (5) Press the [BASIC] button on the Control Panel. Select "TEXT" from among the original mode options. * To have "TEXT" selected from among the original mode options by default, refer to procedure (1) in 2.8 To Eliminate Moiré. Caution after the adjustment The adjustment may possibly cause the highlighted area to become less visible on the copy. Therefore, carefully perform the adjustment, while checking the copy image.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.7 To Avoid Copying the Image Seen through the Back of a Page Printed on Thin Paper Original printed on thin paper (front) Original printed on thin paper (back) Before the adjustment After the adjustment When a double-sided original printed on thin paper is copied, the images seen through the back of the page are also copied. The images seen through the back of the page are not copied any more in duplex copying.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments Procedures * The procedure to use varies, depending on whether to adjust the copy image quality in the Black mode or the Full color mode. Refer to the procedure corresponding to the user’s particular request. * Refer to the procedure to adjust the copy image quality in the Full color mode with the Printed image mode selected, in order to adjust the copy image quality in the Black mode with the Photo mode selected.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (3) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [7033], [7034], [7041] to [7044], [7048] and [7049] to adjust the density level of the background. Adjustment Manual density adjustment Manual adjustment Original mode [05] code Recommended value Text/Photo Text Photo Image smoothing Text/Photo Text Photo Image smoothing 05-7041 05-7042 05-7048 05-7049 05-7033 05-7034 05-7043 05-7044 Set a value smaller than 128.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (5) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [590] to [592] to adjust the gamma balance in each of the low- and medium-density area. Original mode [05] code Subcode Recommended value Text/Photo Text Photo 05-590 05-591 05-592 0/1 0/1 0/1 Set a value smaller than 128. Accept able value range Default 0 to 255 128 * Set the value in increments of approximately 20, while checking the copy image until the optimum value is obtained.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.7.2 To Adjust the Copy Image Quality in the Full Color Mode * You can start with any of the procedures. But it is recommended to perform the procedures in order, as listed below. You can use one procedure in conjunction with another. But if this changes the image quality more than required or loses the effectiveness of the adjustment, restore the settings made in the previously used procedure to the original ones. Then use other procedures.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments "Making the highlighted area more visible (or increasing the background density)" and "eliminating the background color (or decreasing the background density)" are mutually contradictory. If the density of the background color is decreased, the highlighted area may become less visible. After adjusting the background density, copy and check the copy image quality. If further image quality adjustments are still necessary, use the next procedure.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.8 To Eliminate Moiré Before the adjustment After the adjustment Moiré occurs on the photo image. Moiré is eliminated and a clear copy image is obtained. Explanation When an original containing photo images or gradational images (halftones) is copied, moiré sometimes occurs on the copy. Perform adjustment regarding image processing (sharpness intensity), in order to obtain a clear copy image, while eliminating moiré.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (1) Press the [BASIC] button on the Control Panel and select the original mode option, as follows: • To copy in the Full color or the Auto color mode: Select the Printed image mode option. • To copy in the Black mode: Select the Photo mode option. * To have the above original mode options selected by default, use the following procedures: To change the default original mode on the Control Panel Use steps (a) to (d) to change default original mode.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (2) Press the [IMAGE] button on the Control Panel. Press the [SHARPNESS] button. Press the [SOFT] button to soften the copy image. After softening the copy image, copy and check the copy image quality. If further image quality adjustments is necessary, go to the next step. (3) Enter adjustment mode [05].Change the values for codes [604] to [606], [922], [1737] to [1741], [1757], [7795] and [7807] to [7809] to adjust the default value for the sharpness intensity.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments -4 -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4 Soft Sharp | Default: Setting value "103": | | | | -50 -25 0 -100 -100 -75 -50 -25 -100 -75 | | | | +25 +50 +75 +100 0 Assigned adjustment value of sharpness +25 +50 +75 Since "-25" is assigned to the center, the image quality remains the same even if the indicator is changed from "-3" to "-4". "Minimizing moiré" and "Sharpening the copy image" are mutually contradictory.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.9 To Copy Sharply (To enhance sharpness) Before the adjustment After the adjustment The image looks light and blurred on the copy. The edges are enhanced and the copy image becomes sharper. Explanation Perform adjustment regarding image processing (sharpness intensity), in order to obtain a sharper copy image, when a light or blurred original is copied. Procedures * You can start with any of the procedures.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (3) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [604] to [606], [922], [1737] to [1741], [1757], [7795] and [7807] to [7809] to adjust the default value for the sharpness intensity. * Increasing the sharpness intensity will enhance the edges of the image.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments Caution after the adjustment Nothing in particular. Remarks • Enter a value within the recommended value range mentioned in the procedures. Otherwise, it may cause a loss in copier performance, including degradation in the image quality.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.10 To Make Photo Edges Look Softer Before the adjustment After the adjustment The edges (contours) of the image are highly visible. The edges look soft. Explanation When a photo image is copied, the contours or edges of the image sometimes become highly visible on the copy. Perform adjustment regarding image processing (sharpness intensity), in order to soften the edges of the image. Procedures * You can start with any of the procedures.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (1) Press the [BASIC] button on the Control Panel and select the original mode option, as follows: • To copy in the Full color or the Auto color mode: Select the Printed image mode option. • To copy in the Black mode: Select the Photo mode option. * When copying a photo image in the Full color mode, select the Photo mode option from among the original mode options. * To have the above original mode options selected by default, refer to procedure (1) in 2.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments * The smaller the setting value is, the weaker the sharpness intensity becomes. The larger the setting value is, the stronger the sharpness intensity becomes. Changing the values for these codes will change the sharpness intensity, when the "Sharpness" indicator in the "IMAGE" menu is set to the center. Remember that 1 step of the indicator will increase or decrease the sharpness intensity by 25.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (4) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [1630 to 1633] to adjust the maximum color density of text. Color to adjust Y (Yellow) M (Magenta) C (Cyan) K (Black) [05] code Acceptable Default value range Recommended value 05-1630 05-1631 Set a value larger than 5 to increase the density. 0 to 10 05-1632 5 Set a value smaller than 5 to decrease the density.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments Caution after the adjustment When an original containing text is copied, the adjustment may possibly cause the text to become blurred on the copy. Therefore, carefully perform the adjustment, while checking the copy image. Remarks Enter a value within the recommended value range mentioned in the procedures. Otherwise, it may cause a loss in MFP performance, including degradation in the image quality.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.11 To Make Solid Filled Bold Text (Logo) Highly Colored Before the adjustment After the adjustment The solid filled graph is not highly colored enough. The solid filled graph becomes highly colored and sharper. Explanation Solid filled bold text, such as a logo, is sometimes not highly colored on the copy.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.11.1 To Adjust the Copy Image Quality of a Black Logo * You can start with any of the procedures. But it is recommended to perform the procedures in order, as listed below. You can use one procedure in conjunction with another. But if this changes the image quality more than required or loses the effectiveness of the adjustment, restore the settings made in the previously used procedure to the original ones. Then use other procedures.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (3) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [7811], [7812] or [7816] to adjust the black logos. Color mode Original mode [05] code Recommended value Accepta ble value range Default Full color / Auto color Text/Photo Text User custom 05-7811 05-7812 05-7816 Set a value larger than 4. 0 to 8 0 * Set the value in increments of approximately 1, while checking the copy image until the optimum value is obtained.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.11.2 To Adjust the Copy Image Quality of a Colored Logo * You can start with any of the procedures. But it is recommended to perform the procedures in order, as listed below. You can use one procedure in conjunction with another. But if this changes the image quality more than required or loses the effectiveness of the adjustment, restore the settings made in the previously used procedure to the original ones. Then use other procedures.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (4) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [1779], [1780], [1784], [1785], [1789], [1790], [1794], [1795] or [7980] to [7983] to adjust the density level of each color.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.12 To Sharply Contrast the Hues of Highlighters on the Copy Before the adjustment After the adjustment Copy Copy The hues of highlighters are not accurately reproduced. The areas marked with 2 different colored highlighters are reproduced in the same hue. They are indistinguishable. The areas marked with 2 different colored highlighters are accurately reproduced and distinguishable on the copy.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments Procedures * You can start with any of the procedures. But it is recommended to perform the procedures in order, as listed below. You can use one procedure in conjunction with another. But if this changes the image quality more than required or loses the effectiveness of the adjustment, restore the settings made in the previously used procedure to the original ones. Then use other procedures. * Both the service technician and the user can use procedures (1) and (3).
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (3) Perform color balance adjustment or RGB adjustment to adjust the tint of the colors in general. * For further information regarding the adjustment procedures, refer to procedure (3) in 2.2 To Closely Match the Color Balance of the Original. After adjusting the tint of colors, copy and check the copy image quality. If further image quality adjustments are still necessary, the service technician must use the next procedure. (4) Enter adjustment mode [05].
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.13 To Obtain a Good Color Balance on Thick Paper Before the adjustment After the adjustment The copy image looks light on thick paper. The copy image looks darker and sharper even on thick paper. Explanation When image looks light on paper that is different from usual paper, perform automatic calibration for each paper type to obtain the optimum image quality. Procedures * You can start with any of the procedures.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (1) Perform automatic calibration for each paper type to correct variations in image density. * A privilege to perform automatic calibration is set to Administrator by default but this can be changed to the User. For how to change the privilege, refer to the MFP Management Guide. • Follow steps (a) through (j) to perform the automatic calibration. (a) Enter the setting mode [08].
2. Copier-specific Adjustments * The table below shows you the acceptable paper weight for the paper type. Paper type Acceptable paper weight Thick 1 106 to 163 g/m² Max. 60 lb. Cover Thick 2 164 to 209 g/m² Max. 110 lb. Index Thick 3 210 to 256 g/m² Max. 140 lb. Index Thick 4 257 to 300 g/m² Max. 110 lb. Cover * Use the recommended OHP transparencies and special paper. After adjusting the amount of toner used, copy and check the copy image quality.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments * The value for the code corresponding to the original mode (Text/Photo, Text, or Printed image) will affect the copy image quality in the Full color mode and the Auto color mode. * The subcode varies according to the area where the density is adjusted. Refer to the table below and set the subcode for the area to be adjusted.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.14 To Obtain Smooth Gray-Scale Photo Images Before the adjustment After the adjustment Halftones are not accurately reproduced. Halftones are reproduced better. Explanation When a photo image or gradational image is copied in the Black mode with the Text/Photo mode selected, halftones are not accurately reproduced. Select the Photo mode or the Image smoothing mode from among the original mode options, in order to reproduce halftones better in the Black mode.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments Procedures * Both the service technician and the user can perform all adjustments. (1) Press the [BASIC] button on the Control Panel. Select "PHOTO" from among the original mode options. * To have "PHOTO" selected from among the original mode options by default, refer to procedure (1) in 2.8 To Eliminate Moiré. After selecting the Photo mode, copy and check the copy image quality. If further image quality adjustments are still necessary, use the next procedure.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.15 To Change the Threshold in Auto Color Mode (To change the threshold between the Full Color mode and the Black mode to meet the user’s needs) Original Copied in the Auto color mode Before the adjustment After the adjustment It is copied in the Full color mode. Changing the threshold value will allow a colored original to be copied in the Black mode.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments Procedures * You can start with any of the procedures. But it is recommended to perform the procedures in order, as listed below. You can use one procedure in conjunction with another. But if this changes the image quality more than required or loses the effectiveness of the adjustment, restore the settings made in the previously used procedure to the original ones. Then use other procedures. * Both the service technician and the user can use procedure (1).
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (2) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for code [1675] to adjust the threshold value in the Auto color mode. * As the set value is increased, the original will be more likely to be recognized as black-and-white. On the other hand, if the value is decreased, it will be more likely to be recognized as full color.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.16 To Adjust the Twin-Color Copy Image Quality Before the adjustment After the adjustment When a twin-color copy is made in the red and black mode, red may be blended in a part of black area. The blend of undesired colors in the black area is reduced. Explanation When a twin-color copy is made, red may be blended into the black area or colors other than black on the twincolor copy may look different from what the user desires.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.16.1 To Adjust the Tint of Colors other than Black * Both the service technician and the user can perform all adjustments. (1) Press the [IMAGE] button on the Control Panel. Press the [TWIN COLOR COPY] button. Select the Twin-color copy mode from among the twin color copy mode options. • To select Red and black mode: Press the [RED & BLACK] button. • To select the Twin-color selectable mode: Use steps (a) through (d) to select the Twin-color selectable mode.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.16.2 To Adjust the Reproducibility of Black in the Red and Black Mode * The service technician must perform all adjustments. (1) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Set "1" for code [1761] to change the setting, which is intended to improve the reproducibility of black areas. * If you are making a twin-color copy in the red and black mode, red may be blended into the black area. In this case, switching the value for this code reduces a blend of red in the black area on the copy.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.16.3 To Adjust the Boundary between Black and Colors other than Black * Both the service technician and the user can use procedures (1) and (2). * Only the service technician must use procedure (3). * Note that the adjustment results of steps (1) and (2) will be applied only to the Red and Black mode. The adjustment result of step (3) will be applied to both of the Red and Black mode and the Twin Color mode (enabling selection of other colors).
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.17 To Adjust the Image Quality Scanned from the RADF Before the adjustment After the adjustment To scan an original placed on the original glass To scan an original placed on the original glass To scan an original fed from the RADF To scan an original fed from the RADF The reproducibility of background may vary, depending on how to scan an original. The gap in the reproducibility of background is reduced.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments Procedures * The service technician must perform all adjustments. (1) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the value for the code [361] or [362] to adjust the reproducibility of the background when using the RADF. Color mode [05] code Recommended value Full color 05-361 Set a value larger than 3 to increase the background density. Black 05-362 Acceptable value range Default 0 to 4 0 Set a value smaller than 2 to decrease the background density.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (2) Enter the adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [7025], [7064] to [7065] or [7675] to adjust the reproducibility of the background when using the RADF. Color mode [05] code Recommended value Black ACS / Black Full Color Monocolor 05-7025 05-7675 05-7764 05-7765 Set a value smaller than 128 to increase the density level of the background.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.18 To Program Frequently Used Copy Settings (To Use Custom Mode) Explanation Five original modes (Text/Photo, Text, Printed image, Photo and Map) are available for the color modes and four original modes (Text/Photo, Text, Photo and Image smoothing) are available for the black mode by default. However, a new original mode adjusted to be able to satisfy the user’s particular requests about image quality can be added as a "custom" mode.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (2) Enter the adjustment mode [05]. Adjust each setting value for the custom mode to satisfy the user’s request. • Select the necessary adjustments from the procedures below. To match the density level of background scanned with the original glass equivalent to that of background scanned with the RADF (a) Enter the adjustment mode [05]. Change the value for the code [7025] to adjust the reproducibility of the background of the image scanned with the RADF.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments To increase the sharpness intensity * This adjustment is effective when you want to copy light text, thin lines or illustrations more clearly. (a) Enter the adjustment mode [05]. Change the value of the code [922] to adjust the default value for the sharpness intensity. Color mode Original mode [05] code Recommended value Black User custom 05-922 Set a value larger than 128.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments To adjust the changing amount of "ACS ADJUSTMENT" indicator (a) Enter the adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [934] and [937] to adjust the changing amount of the "ACS ADJUSTMENT" indicator per step for the manual density mode. The larger the setting value is, the larger the changing amount per step becomes. The smaller the setting value is, the smaller the changing amount per step becomes.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments To make background lighter (a) Enter the adjustment mode [05]. Increase the values for codes [7279] and [7280] to make the background lighter. Base original mode Density mode [05] code Text/Photo Automatic Manual 05-7279 05-7280 Recommended value Accepta ble range value Default Set a value larger than 128. 0 to 255 128 * Set the value in increments of approximately 25, while checking the copy image until the optimum value is obtained.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.18.2 To Adjust Custom Mode Settings in Color Mode * All the steps in the adjustment procedure shall be performed by the service technician. (1) Enter the setting mode [08]. Change the value for the code [506] to enable the functions of the custom mode in the color mode.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments To copy while eliminating the background color (to adjust the reference value for the background density adjustment) * This adjustment is effective when you do not copy the dark color of the background of an original. (a) Enter the adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [7777] and [7778] to make the range correction operation fixed. • The code to be set differs depending on the density mode.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments To copy text or photos more clearly * This adjustment is effective when you want image quality emphasizing text or photos. (a) Enter the adjustment mode [05]. Change the value of the code [7841] to adjust the reproducibility of the Text/Photo mode. Color mode Original mode [05] code Recommended value Accep table range value Default 0 to 5 0 Set 1 or 2 to emphasize photos. Full color User custom 05-7841 Set 4 or 5 to emphasize text.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments To adjust gamma balance * This adjustment is effective when you change the gamma balance of the copied image. (a) Enter the adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for the codes [7980] to [7983] to adjust the gamma balance of each color. Adjustme nt Original mode Y (Yellow) M (Magenta) C (Cyan) K (Black) [05] code Subco de Recommend ed value Accep table range value Default 0/1/2 Set a value larger than 128.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.19 To Copy While Erasing Shadow Outside of Image Before the adjustment After the adjustment When originals such as books are copied, an area outside of the image is copied like a shadow because the original cover is not fully closed. The shadow is erased. Explanation When originals such as books are copied, an area outside of the image is copied like a shadow because the original cover is not fully closed.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.20 To Avoid Copying Blank Page of Original Scanned with RADF Before the adjustment After the adjustment 1 1 2 P1 2 P1 3 P2 4 P2 4 P3 5 P4 5 P4 P5 P5 When the original is scanned with the RADF, blank pages included in the original are also copied. The blank pages are omitted. Explanation When the original is scanned with the RADF, blank pages included in the original are also copied.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments (2) Press the [USER FUNCTIONS] button on the Control Panel. Then press [+] or [-] of [OMIT BLANK PAGE ADJUSTMENT]. (3) Enter the adjustment mode [05]. Change the value for the code [7618] to adjust the threshold for judging the original as blank pages. • The larger the setting value is, the more the original tends to be judged as a blank page. [05] code Recommended value 05-7618 Set a value larger than 128.
2. Copier-specific Adjustments 2.21 To Obtain Image in Even Density Level Original After the adjustment Feeding direction When the density is adjusted automatically, the density on the entire copy image becomes uneven. When the density is adjusted manually, the density of the entire copy image is even. Before the adjustment Feeding direction Explanation When an original with background is copied with the density adjustment set "automatic", the density of the background may become uneven.
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3. Printer-specific Adjustments Restrictions on Use of Printer Functions When this MFP is being used as a printer, printer functions available differ depending on the color or resolution settings. See the table below for the relation between color or resolution settings and printer functions available.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.1 To Maintain a Steady Color Balance Before the adjustment After the adjustment The color balance varies according to a change in the environment or a lapse of time. The color balance is constantly maintained. Explanation The color balance varies according to a change in the environment, replacement of the consumables and so forth.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PCL6 PS3 XPS Mac (1) Perform automatic calibration to correct variations in image density. * [ADMIN] is selected from among the [CALIBRATION DISPLAY LEVEL] options by default. In other words, an administrator is authorized to operate automatic calibration. But the [USER] option can also be selected to allow the user to operate it. Refer to the MFP Management Guide for further information regarding how to select the [CALIBRATION DISPLAY LEVEL] option.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.2 To Maintain a Steady Color Balance on Thick Paper or Special Paper Before the adjustment After the adjustment Plain paper Plain paper Thick paper Thick paper The color balance varies according to the paper type. The color balance is constantly maintained on any type of paper. Explanation The color balance varies according to a change in the environment, replacement of the consumables and so forth.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PCL6 PS3 XPS Mac (1) Enter setting mode [08]. Set "1" for code [9059]. • During automatic calibration, the paper type can be selected and image quality control will be automatically performed. Value for 08-9059 0 1 Operation switching at calibration (displaying of a paper selection menu during automatic calibration) No paper selecting buttons display Paper selecting buttons displayed.(For both Copy and Printer) After setting the value, use the next procedure.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.3 To Obtain the Desired Color Balance Before the adjustment After the adjustment – The natural color balance is obtained. The desired color balance is obtained. (Ex. Yellowness is enhanced.) Explanation If you would like to change the color balance or darkness of the printouts and reproducibility of halftones in accordance with a type of original or the user’s requirements, change the "Image Quality Type" option on the printer driver or adjust the color balance.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments (1) Change the "Image Quality Type" option on the printer driver. For Windows PCL6 PS3 XPS * This adjustment will have an effect only on Auto or Color mode printing. Open the property page of the printer driver. Change the "Image Quality Type" option in the "Image Quality" tab.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments For Macintosh Mac * This adjustment will have an effect only on full-color printing. Open the print dialog box. Change the "Image Type" option. * The menu to select varies according to the operating system. Refer to the table below and select the menu. OS Menu 10.2.x "Printer Features" Ö "Feature Sets: Color settings 2" Ö "Image Type" 10.3.x / 10.4.x/10.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments * The Image Quality Type options feature the following: • General: "General" is the best-rounded option to offer fine printouts of any type of original, including text, photographs and graphics. It is suitable for printing using wordprocessing and spreadsheet software.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments (2) Change the "Color Balance" option, the "Brightness" or "Saturation" option on the printer driver. For Windows PCL6 PS3 XPS * This adjustment will have an effect only on Auto or Color mode printing. Open the property page of the printer driver. Press the [Image Type Quality] button in the "Image Quality" tab. Change the option in the "Color Balance" or "Image Attribute" tab.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments For Macintosh Mac * This adjustment will have an effect only on full-color printing. Open the print dialog box. Change the "Color Balance" option, the "Brightness" or "Saturation" option. * The menu to select varies according to the operating system. Refer to the table below and select the menu. OS Menu "Printer Features" Ö "Feature Sets: Color settings 3" Ö "Color Balance" 10.2.x "Printer Features" Ö "Feature Sets: Color settings 4" Ö "Brightness" or "Saturation" 10.3.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PCL6 PS3 XPS Mac * This adjustment will have an effect only on Auto or Color mode printing. (3) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [8042 to 8065] or [8268 to 8275] to adjust the color density. • Adjust the value for [05] code corresponding to the print option to be applied (PDL and Halftone). Ex.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments * "Halftone" refers to how halftones are printed. Two options are available: "Smooth" which is intended to improve the reproducibility of gradation and "Detail" which is intended to print halftones in details (with the high frequency). The halftone option to be applied in printing can be selected from among the "Halftone" options on the printer driver (Windows) or in the print dialog box (Macintosh). "Auto" is selected from among the "Apply to" options by default.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.4 To Closely Match the Color Balance on the Monitor As viewed on the monitor Before the adjustment After the adjustment The color balance as viewed on the monitor looks different from the printout. The color balance of the printout is closely matched with the one on the monitor Explanation The color balance on the printouts is initially programmed to provide the maximum color saturation within the range of colors reproducible in printing.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments Procedures * Both the service technician and the user can perform all adjustments. (1) Select "Photograph" from among the "Image Quality Type" options. * This adjustment will be effective, only if a file created on a general application, such as Microsoft Office, is printed in PostScript (PS3, XPS and Macintosh). It may not be effective, if a file created on a graphic application (e.g. Illustrator) or a DTP application (e.g.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments For Macintosh Mac * This adjustment will have an effect only on full-color printing Open the print dialog box. Select "Photograph" from among the "Image Type" options. * The menu to select varies according to the operating system. Refer to the table below and select the menu. OS Menu 10.2.x "Printer Features" Ö "Feature Sets: Color settings 2" Ö "Image Type" 10.3.x / 10.4.x/10.5x "Color Settings 1" Ö "Image Type" Caution after the adjustment Nothing in particular.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.5 To Maintain a Uniform Gray Hue (To maintain Consistency in Gray among Text, Photos and Graphics) Before the adjustment After the adjustment Photo area Photo area Text area Text area How gray is reproduced varies depending on the type of original. As a result, there are variations in gray. All color toners are used to reproduce gray. As a result, consistency is maintained in the gray hue.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments Procedures * Both the service technician and the user can perform all adjustments. (1) Change the "Pure Gray" option on the printer driver. ("Pure Gray" allows gray areas to always be reproduced using all color toners (C, M, Y and K) without changing the hue of color areas.) * This adjustment will be effective, only if a file created on a general application, such as Microsoft Office, is printed. It may not be effective, if a file created on a graphic application (e.g.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments For Macintosh Mac * This adjustment will have an effect only on full-color printing. Open the print dialog box. Select "Black - Auto" from among the "Pure Black and Gray" options. * The menu to select varies according to the operating system. Refer to the table below and select the menu. OS Menu 10.2.x "Printer Features" Ö "Feature Sets: Color settings 2" Ö "Pure Black and Gray" 10.3.x / 10.4.x/10.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.6 To Use Only the Black Toner to Reproduce Gray Areas (To use only the black toner to reproduce black-and-white photos or gradational images) Before the adjustment After the adjustment Photo area Photo area Text area Text area Using all color toners to reproduce black-andwhite photo images (bitmap data) blends undesired colors in the image. Using only the black toner to reproduce blackand-white photo images can diminish undesired colors.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments (1) Mark the "Pure Gray" checkbox on the printer driver. Select "Text, Graphic & Image" from among the "Apply to" options. ("Pure Gray" allows gray areas to always be reproduced using only the K toner without changing the hue of color areas.) * This adjustment will be effective, only if a file created on a general application, such as Microsoft Office, is printed. It may not be effective, if a file created on a graphic application (e.g. Illustrator) or a DTP application (e.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments For Macintosh Mac * This adjustment will have an effect only on full-color printing. Open the print dialog box. Select "Black & Gray - Text, Graphic & Image" from among the "Pure Black and Gray" options. * The menu to select varies according to the operating system. Refer to the table below and select the menu. OS Menu 10.2.x "Printer Features" Ö "Feature Sets: Color settings 2" Ö "Pure Black and Gray" 10.3.x / 10.4.x/10.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments (2) Enter the adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [8210] to [8212] and [8249] to [8254] to adjust the judgmental threshold for the "Pure Black and Gray" setting.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.7 To Easily Adjust the Overall Brightness Before the adjustment The image is printed with a natural brightness. (Default printing) After the adjustment After the adjustment A darker print image is obtained. A brighter print image is obtained. Explanation The brightness of the print image can be easily adjusted by changing the "Brightness" setting on the printer driver.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments Procedures * Both the service technician and the user can perform all adjustments. (1) Change the "Brightness" option on the printer driver. • Select the desired value for brightness on a scale of -4 (Darkest) to 4 (Lightest). For Windows PCL6 PS3 XPS * This adjustment will have an effect only on Auto or Color mode printing. Open the property page of the printer driver. Press the [Setting] button in the "Image Quality" tab.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments For Macintosh Mac * This adjustment will have an effect only on full-color printing. Open the print dialog box. Change the "Brightness" option. * The menu to select varies according to the operating system. Refer to the table below and select the menu. OS Menu 10.2.x "Printer Features" Ö "Feature Sets: Color settings 4" Ö "Brightness" 10.3.x / 10.4.x/10.5x "Color Settings 2" Ö "Brightness" Caution after the adjustment Nothing in particular.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.8 To Adjust the Overall Saturation Before the adjustment The image is printed with a natural saturation. (Default printing) After the adjustment After the adjustment The saturation is decreased. The saturation is increased. Explanation The saturation of the print image can be easily adjusted by changing the "Saturation" option on the printer driver.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments Procedures * Both the service technician and the user can use procedure (1). * Only if the saturation of R (Red) is still insufficient even after procedure (1) has been used, must the service technician use procedure (2). (1) Change the "Saturation" option on the printer driver. • Select the desired value for saturation on a scale of -4 (Palest) to 4 (Brightest). For Windows PCL6 PS3 XPS * This adjustment will have an effect only on Auto or Color mode printing.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments For Macintosh Mac * This adjustment will have an effect only on full-color printing. Open the print dialog box. Change the "Saturation" option. * The menu to select varies according to the operating system. Refer to the table below and select the menu. OS Menu 10.2.x "Printer Features" Ö "Feature Sets: Color settings 4" Ö "Saturation" 10.3.x / 10.4.x/10.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments (5) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the value for code [2905] to adjust the transfer (1st transfer) roller bias output. (Adjust the offset voltage of the transfer roller bias for C (Cyan) and K (Black) so as to increase the density of R (Red).) • The code to use varies depending on the paper type and color to adjust. Adjust the value for the subcode corresponding to the color for which you would like to improve the image quality.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.9 To Easily Adjust the Overall Contrast Before the adjustment The image is printed with a natural contrast. (Default printing) After the adjustment After the adjustment The contrast is decreased. The contrast is increased. Explanation The contrast of the print image can be easily adjusted by changing the "Contrast" option on the printer driver.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments Procedures * Both the service technician and the user can perform all adjustments. (1) Change the "Contrast" option on the printer driver. • Select the desired value for contrast on a scale of -4 (Lowest) to 4 (Highest). For Windows PCL6 PS3 XPS * This adjustment will have an effect only on Auto or Color mode printing. Open the property page of the printer driver. Press the [Setting] button in the "Image Quality" tab.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments For Macintosh Mac * This adjustment will have an effect only on full-color printing. Open the print dialog box. Change the "Contrast" option. * The menu to select varies according to the operating system. Refer to the table below and select the menu. OS Menu 10.2.x "Printer Features" Ö "Feature Sets: Color settings 4" Ö "Contrast" 10.3.x / 10.4.x/10.5x "Color Settings 2" Ö "Contrast" Caution after the adjustment Nothing in particular.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.10 To Obtain a Sharper Print Image Print data Before the adjustment After the adjustment Unadjusted settings. The edge of the print image is so enhanced that it looks sharper. Explanation Increase the sharpness intensity under the menu on the printer driver, in order to obtain a sharper print image. * The sharpness adjustment will have an effect particularly on photo images, such as BMP, GIF, JPEG and TIFF.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments Procedures * Both the service technician and the user can perform all adjustments. (1) Change the "Sharpness" option on the printer driver. For Windows PCL6 PS3 XPS * This adjustment will have an effect only on Auto or Color mode printing. Open the property page of the printer driver. Press the [Setting] button in the "Image Quality" tab. Set the value for "Sharpness" within a range of "1" to "4" in the "Image Attribute" tab.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments For Macintosh Mac * This adjustment will have an effect only on full-color printing. Open the print dialog box. Set the value for "Sharpness" within a range of "1" to "4." • Setting "4" provides the sharpest print image. * The menu to select varies according to the operating system. Refer to the table below and select the menu. OS Menu 10.2.x "Printer Features" Ö "Feature Sets: Color settings 4" Ö "Sharpness" 10.3.x / 10.4.x/10.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.11 To Obtain a Softer Image Before the adjustment After the adjustment Unadjusted settings. A softer image is obtained. Explanation Decrease the sharpness intensity under the menu on the printer driver, in order to obtain a softer print image. * The sharpness adjustment will have an effect particularly on photo images, such as BMP, GIF, JPEG and TIFF.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments Procedures * Both the service technician and the user can perform all adjustments. (1) Change the "Sharpness" option on the printer driver. For Windows PCL6 PS3 XPS * This adjustment will have an effect only on Auto or Color mode printing. Open the property page of the printer driver. Press the [Setting] button in the "Image Quality" tab. Uncheck the "Use Sharpness Filter" checkbox in the "Image Attribute" tab.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments For Macintosh Mac * This adjustment will have an effect only on full-color printing. Open the print dialog box. Set the value for "Sharpness" within a range of "-1" to "-4." • Setting "-4" provides the smoothest (softest) print image. * The menu to select varies according to the operating system. Refer to the table below and select the menu. OS Menu 10.2.x "Printer Features" Ö "Feature Sets: Color settings 4" Ö "Sharpness" 10.3.x / 10.4.x/10.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.12 To Make Low-resolution Data Look Finer (To soften an image) Print data Before the adjustment After the adjustment Unadjusted settings. A smoother (softer) image is obtained. Explanation When a low-resolution image is printed, the edges may be jagged. Decrease the sharpness intensity, in order to eliminate the jaggies from the print image. * The sharpness adjustment will have an effect particularly on photo images, such as BMP, GIF, JPEG and TIFF.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments Procedures * Both the service technician and the user can perform all adjustments. (1) Change the "Sharpness" option on the printer driver. For Windows PCL6 PS3 XPS * This adjustment will have an effect only on Auto or Color mode printing. Open the property page of the printer driver. Press the [Setting] button in the "Image Quality" tab. Uncheck the "Use Sharpness Filter" checkbox in the "Image Attribute" tab.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments For Macintosh Mac * This adjustment will have an effect only on full-color printing. Open the print dialog box. Set the value for "Sharpness" within a range of "-1" to "-4." • Setting "-4" provides the smoothest (softest) print image. * The menu to select varies according to the operating system. Refer to the table below and select the menu. OS Menu 10.2.x "Printer Features" Ö "Feature Sets: Color settings 4" Ö "Sharpness" 10.3.x / 10.4.x/10.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.13 To Eliminate Smudges from Highly Colored Text and Lines (To prevent toner scattering around text and lines where a large amount of toner is used) Before the adjustment After the adjustment Black text looks smudged due to toner scattering around the text. Smudges are eliminated.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments (1) Change the "Use Sharpness Filter" option on the printer driver. For Windows PCL6 PS3 XPS * This adjustment will have an effect only on Auto or Color mode printing. Open the property page of the printer driver. Press the [Setting] button in the "Image Quality" tab. Uncheck the "Use Sharpness Filter" checkbox in the "Image Attribute" tab. * Always set "Uncheck". Setting "-1" or a smaller value may provide blurred print images.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments For Macintosh * This adjustment will have an effect only on full-color printing. Mac Enter the adjustment code [05]. Change the values for codes [8110] to [8113] and [8118] to "0" to change the sharpness setting OFF. Color mode Image quality type [05] code Subcode Recommended value Acceptable value range Default Auto/Color General Photo Presentation Line art Black 05-8110 05-8111 05-8112 05-8113 05-8118 0/1/2 0/1/2 0/1/2 0/1/2 0/1/2 Change the value to 0.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments (2) Change the "Background adjustment" option on the printer driver. For Windows PCL6 PS3 XPS * This adjustment will have an effect only on Auto or Color mode printing. Open the property page of the printer driver and press [Setting] button in the "Image Quality" tab. And then set the "Background Adjustment" option in the "Image Attribute" tab within the range of "-1" to "-4".
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.14 To Clearly Print Light-Colored Thin Lines or Text Before the adjustment After the adjustment Light-colored thin lines and text are dotted on the printout. The light-colored thin lines and text are clearly printed out. Explanation When light-colored thin lines and text are printed, they may be dotted on the printout. Change the options on the printer driver, adjust the color balance or gamma curve balance, in order to print them out clearly.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.14.1 To Adjust the Print Image Quality in the Color Mode * Perform the adjustment in accordance with the procedures below. * Both the service technician and the user can use procedures (1), (2), and (3). * Only the service technician must use procedures (4) and (5). (1) Change the "Image Quality Type" and "Halftone" options. For Windows PCL6 PS3 XPS * This adjustment will have an effect only on Auto or Color mode printing. Open the property page of the printer driver.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments For Macintosh Mac * This adjustment will have an effect only on full-color printing. Open the print dialog box. Change the "Image Type" and "Halftone" options. * The menu to select varies according to the operating system. Refer to the table below and select the menu. OS Menu "Printer Features" Ö "Feature Sets: Color settings 2" Ö "Image Type" 10.2.x "Printer Features" Ö "Feature Sets: Color settings 1" Ö "Halftone" 10.3.x / 10.4.x/10.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments • Image Type: Halftone: "Line Art" (To make the color darker and enhance thin lines) "Auto" or "Detail" (To make the halftone screen high frequency) After changing the options on the printer driver, print and check the print image quality. If further image quality adjustments are still necessary, use the next procedure.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments (2) In procedure (1), if "LineArt" is selected from among the "Image Quality Type" options, in order to adjust raster data (print image) or graphic data (line drawing), change the "Sharpness" option on the printer driver. For Windows PCL6 PS3 XPS * This adjustment will have an effect only on Auto or Color mode printing. Open the property page of the printer driver. Press the [Setting] button in the "Image Quality" tab.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments For Macintosh Mac * This adjustment will have an effect only on full-color printing. Open the print dialog box. Set the value for "Sharpness" within a range of "1" to "4." • Setting "+4" provides the sharpest print image. * Initially, set "4" and check the printout. If further image quality adjustments are still necessary, refer to to do this. * The menu to select varies according to the operating system. Refer to the table below and select the menu. OS Menu 10.2.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PCL6 PS3 XPS * This adjustment will have an effect only on Auto or Color mode printing. (3) Open the property page of the printer driver. Press the [Setting] button in the "Image Quality" tab. Mark the "Detail" checkbox in the "Color Balance" tab. Press the [Edit] button. Set the value for the Low/Middle density of the color you would like to adjust, within a range of "1" to "4" in the "Color Balance Details" option.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments Ex.: • When printing on Windows is performed with the following options selected: PCL6, Image Quality Type = Presentation, Halftone =Detail > Change the values for Y: 05-8062, M: 05-8063, C: 05-8064 and K: 05-8065. • When printing on Macintosh is with the following option selected: Image Type = Line Art, Halftone = Auto > Change the values for Y: 05-8054, M: 05-8055, C: 05-8056 and K: 05-8057. * Printing on Macintosh is performed in PostScript.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PS3 * This adjustment will have an effect only on Auto or Color mode printing. Mac (5) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Increase the values for codes [8110 to 8113] to perform fine adjustment and increase the sharpness intensity. • Adjust the value for [05] code corresponding to the print option to be applied (Color mode and Image quality type).
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.14.2 To Adjust the Print Image Quality in the Black and White Mode * Perform the adjustment in accordance with the procedures below. * Both the service technician and the user can use procedure (1). * Only the service technician must use procedures (2) and (3). (1) Change the "Halftone" option on the printer driver. For Windows PCL6 PS3 XPS * This adjustment will have an effect only on Black and white mode printing. Open the property page of the printer driver.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments For Macintosh Mac * This adjustment will have an effect only on Black and white mode printing. Open the print dialog box. Select "Detail" from among the "Halftone" options. * The menu to select varies according to the operating system. Refer to the table below and select the menu. OS Menu 10.2.x "Printer Features" Ö "Feature Sets: Color settings 1" Ö "Halftone" 10.3.x / 10.4.x/10.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PCL6 PS3 XPS Mac * This adjustment will have an effect only on Black and white mode printing. (2) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Increase the values for codes [7315 to 7320] or [7309 to 7310] to adjust the gamma curve balance and increase the density on Black and White mode printing. • Adjust the value for [05] code corresponding to the print option to be applied (PDL and Halftone). * Printing on Macintosh is performed in PostScript. (See the "PS3" row in the table below.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PS3 * This adjustment will have an effect only on Black and white mode printing. Mac (3) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Increase the value for code [8118] to perform fine adjustment and increase the sharpness intensity. • Adjust the value for [05] code corresponding to the print option to be applied (PDL and Color mode). * Printing on Macintosh is performed in PostScript. (See the "PS3" row in the table below.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.15 To Make the Light-Colored Area Darker on the Printout Before the adjustment After the adjustment Print Print The light-colored area becomes darker but the highly colored area becomes blurred. Only the light-colored area becomes darker. Explanation When the entire image is printed darker to make the light-colored area darker, the highly colored area may become much darker and blurred.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments Procedures * Perform the adjustment in accordance with the procedures below. * Both the service technician and the user can use procedure (1). * Only the service technician must use procedures (2) and (3). * The item to set varies depending on the type of data to adjust. Select an effective option according to the data format to adjust, such as a print image (raster data), text (font), and line drawing (graphic data).
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PCL6 PS3 XPS * This adjustment will have an effect only on Auto or Color mode printing. (2) Open the property page of the printer driver. Press the [Setting] button in the "Image Quality" tab. Mark the "Detail" checkbox in the "Color Balance" tab. Press the [Edit] button. Set the value for the Low/Middle density of the color you would like to adjust, within a range of "1" to "4" in the "Color Balance Details" option.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PCL6 PS3 Mac * This adjustment will have an effect only on Auto or Color mode printing. (3) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Increase the values for codes [8042 to 8065] or [8268 to 8275] to increase the Low/Middle density of the color. • Adjust the value for [05] code corresponding to the print option to be applied (PDL and Halftone). Ex.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments * "Halftone" refers to how halftones are printed. Two options are available: "Smooth" which is intended to improve the reproducibility of gradation and "Detail" which is intended to print halftones in details (with the high frequency). The halftone option to be applied in printing can be selected from among the "Halftone" options on the printer driver (Windows) or in the print dialog box (Macintosh). "Auto" is selected from among the "Apply to" options by default.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PCL6 PS3 XPS Mac * This adjustment will have an effect only on Black and white mode printing. (4) Increase the values for codes [7315 to 7320] or [7309 to 7310] to adjust the gamma curve balance and increase the Low/Medium density on Black and White mode printing. • Adjust the value for [05] code corresponding to the print option to be applied (PDL and Halftone). * Printing on Macintosh is performed in PostScript. (See the "PS3" row in the table below.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.16 To Clearly Print Thin Lines/Double Lines Before the adjustment After the adjustment – Thin lines or double lines are dotted on the printout. The thin lines or double lines are clearly printed out. Explanation When thin lines or double lines, which are laid out on a solid filled area, are printed out, they may be dotted on the printout. Change the option on the printer driver, setting for emphasizing thin lines, in order to clearly print them out.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments (1) Enable the "Distinguish Thin Line" option on the printer driver. For Windows PCL6 PS3 XPS Open the property page of the printer driver. Press the [Setting] button in the "Image Quality" tab. Mark the "Distinguish Thin Line" checkbox in the "Basic" tab.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments For Macintosh Mac Open the print dialog box. Enable the "Distinguish Thin Line" option. * The menu to select varies according to the operating system. Refer to the table below and select the menu. OS Menu "Printer Features" Ö "Feature Sets: Color settings 1" Ö "Distinguish Thin 10.2.x Lines" 10.3.x / 10.4.x/10.5x "Color Settings 1" Ö "Distinguish Thin Lines" After changing the setting on the printer driver menu, print the image and check its image quality.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PS3 * Applicable only to 1200dpi (2) Enter the adjustment mode [05]. Increase the setting value of the code [8242] to increase the density level of thin lines by emphasizing them.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PCL6 PS3 XPS Mac (4) Enter setting mode [08]. Change the value for code [2548] to make the outline of the copied text thicker and clearer, or thinner and finer. * This adjustment can be made applicable to all colors by selecting the corresponding subcode. However, it is recommended to enter the same setting value for all the subcodes unless otherwise required.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.17 To Decrease the Image Density and Save Toner (To Print in the Toner Save Mode) Before the adjustment After the adjustment Default printing. Printing is performed, while the toner is being saved. Explanation The e-STUDIO5520C/6520C/6530C offers a toner save mode. It is intended to automatically decrease the image density and reduce the amount of toner used.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments (1) Enable the "Toner Save" option on the printer driver. For Windows PCL6 PS3 XPS Open the property page of the printer driver. Mark the "Toner Save" checkbox in the "Others" tab.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments For Macintosh Mac Open the print dialog box. Enable the "Toner Save" option. * The menu to select varies according to the operating system. Refer to the table below and select the menu. OS Menu 10.2.x "Printer Features" Ö "Printing Modes" Ö "Toner Save" 10.3.x / 10.4.x/10.5x "Color Settings 1" Ö "Toner Save" Caution after the adjustment The adjustment may possibly provide the image density lower than the user desires, when printing is performed in the toner save mode.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.18 To Adjust the Image Density in the Toner Save Mode Before the adjustment After the adjustment – The image density is too dark, even when printing is performed in the toner save mode. The image density in the toner save mode is adjustable, as desired. Explanation The e-STUDIO5520C/6520C/6530C offers a toner save mode. It is intended to automatically decrease the image density and reduce the amount of toner used.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PCL6 PS3 XPS Mac (1) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the value to adjust the image density in the toner save mode. * The [05] code to use varies, depending on whether to adjust the image quality on Full Color or Twin Color printing or on Black and White printing. Use either of the procedures below corresponding to the type of original to print.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments To adjust the image quality on Black and White printing ("Black and White" is selected from among the "Color" options on the PCL6 or PS3 or XPS printer driver. "Mono" is selected from among the "Color Type" options on Macintosh.) * The "Color" options are available in the "Basic" tab on the PCL6, PS3 and XPS printer drivers. The "Color Type" options are available in the "Color Settings 1" menu in the print dialog box on Macintosh. (a) Enter adjustment mode [05].
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.19 To Print Illegible Gray or Colored Text in Black Before the adjustment After the adjustment Gray, yellow and cyan text is illegible on the printouts. The gray, yellow or cyan text is printed in black. This makes it more legible on the printouts.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PCL6 PS3 XPS (1) Open the property page of the printer driver. Press the [Setting] button in the "Image Quality" tab. Mark the "Use Black for All Text" checkbox in the "Basic" tab. * This adjustment will be effective, only if a file created on a general application, such as Microsoft Office, is printed in PostScript (PS3). It may not be effective, if a file created on a graphic application (e.g. Illustrator) or a DTP application (e.g.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.20 To Ignore Blank Pages for Printing Before the adjustment After the adjustment A blank page is also delivered. A blank page is ignored for printing. Explanation Some applications may be designed to automatically insert blank pages for laying out the pages of a document. Change the option on the printer driver, in order to ignore all blank pages for printing. Procedures * Both the service technician and the user can perform all adjustments.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments (1) Enable the "Do not Print Blank Pages" option on the printer driver. For Windows PCL6 PS3 XPS Open the property page of the printer driver. Mark the "Do not Print Blank Pages" checkbox in the "Others" tab.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments For Macintosh Mac Open the print dialog box. Enable the "Do not Print Blank Pages" option. * The menu to select varies according to the operating system. Refer to the table below and select the menu. OS Menu 10.2.x "Printer Features" Ö "Printing Modes" Ö "Do not Print Blank Pages" 10.3.x / 10.4.x/10.5x "Print Mode" Ö "Do not Print Blank Pages" Caution after the adjustment The adjustment may not possibly operate the following options as programmed.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.21 To Sharply Print Black Text Before the adjustment After the adjustment Text looks black on the monitor. But the hue will vary, if it is printed out in the Full color mode. The hue of the text is nearly matched with the black hue on the monitor. Explanation Text looks black on the monitor.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments (1) If printing is performed on a PCL6 printer driver, select a PS3 printer driver. If printing is performed on a PCL6 printer driver, or if a file or a graphic application created on a DTP application, such as Illustrator, QuarkXPress, FreeHand, or CorelDraw, is printed using the CMYK toners, or a high-definition PDF file created on these applications is printed, black text may not be converted into 100% black.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments For Macintosh Mac * This adjustment will have an effect only on full-color printing. Open the print dialog box. Select "Black – Text, Graphic and Image" from among the "Pure Black and Gray" options. * The menu to select varies according to the operating system. Refer to the table below and select the menu. OS Menu 10.2.x "Printer Features" Ö "Feature Sets: Color settings 2" Ö "Pure Black and Gray" 10.3.x / 10.4.x/10.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PCL6 PS3 (3) Open the property page of the printer driver. Press the [Setting] button in the "Image Quality" tab. Mark the "Use Black for All Text" checkbox in the "Image Quality" tab. * This adjustment will have an effect only on printing on a Windows PCL6 or PS3 or XPS emulation printer driver. (This adjustment cannot be performed on a Macintosh printer driver.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PCL6 PS3 XPS Mac * This adjustment will have an effect only on Black and white mode printing. (4) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [8210 to 8212] or [8249 to 8254] to adjust the threshold values for "Pure Gray" and "Pure Black" (to adjust the area to print only using the K toner). • Adjust the value for [05] code corresponding to the print option to be applied (Apply to, PDL, Item, Subcode (Image quality type)).
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PCL6 PS3 XPS * This adjustment will have an effect only on Auto or Color mode printing. (5) Open the property page of the printer driver and press [Setting] button in the "Image Quality" tab. Mark the "Detail" checkbox in the "Color Balance" tab and then press the [Edit] button. • Set the value for the Low/Medium density of the color you would like to adjust within a range of "1" to "4" in the "Color Balance Details" option.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments * The hue of the black text printed using all color toners (C, M, Y and K) will look much clearer, if the amount of the C (cyan) toner used is larger than the M (magenta) or Y (yellow) toner. Remember that adjusting the density of K (black) does not affect the hue of the black text, if all color toners are used to print the text.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments * "Halftone" refers to how halftones are printed. Two options are available: "Smooth" which is intended to improve the reproducibility of gradation and "Detail" which is intended to print halftones in details (with the high frequency). The halftone option to be applied in printing can be selected from among the "Halftone" options on the printer driver (Windows) or in the print dialog box (Macintosh). "Auto" is selected from among the "Apply to" options by default.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments Caution after the adjustment The adjustment may possibly change the hue of the text and the image, such as a photo image, on the printout. Therefore, carefully perform the adjustment, while checking the printouts.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments (1) Open a PDF file on Acrobat 7.0 Professional. (2) Select "Output Preview" in the "Advanced" menu. (3) Select a profile from among the "Simulation Profile" options. * Select the profile to use for the Monitor Simulation, in order to print RGB data, and the one to use for the Ink Simulation, in order to print CMYK data from among the "Simulation Profile" options. (4) Move the cursor over the data to check the color definition.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.22 To Prevent Dark Toner from Coming Off Before the adjustment After the adjustment The dark toner comes off. The dark toner is securely fixed. Explanation When highly colored lines, where a large accumulated amount of C, M, Y and K toners are used, are created on raster data (image), such as BMP, GIF, JPEG and TIFF, and printed on the rough surface of paper or thick paper, the toner may come off the paper.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments Procedures * The service technician must perform all adjustments. PCL6 PS3 XPS Mac * This adjustment will have an effect only on Auto or Color mode printing. (1) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Decrease the values for codes [8070/8071] or [8089/8090] to reduce the limit value of the maximum amount of toner used. • Adjust the value for [05] code corresponding to the print option to be applied (Paper type and Halftone). * Printing on Macintosh is performed in PostScript.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.23 To Register the Image Quality Adjusted Corresponding to a Preference (To use the Custom Color Settings) Explanation The option to obtain the desired print image quality can be registered as Custom Color Settings. * This adjustment will have an effect only on printing on a Windows PCL6 or PS3 or XPS emulation printer driver. (This adjustment cannot be performed on a Macintosh printer driver.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PCL6 PS3 XPS (2) Register the name for what has been specified in procedure (1), in the "Basic" tab in the "Setting" option. • Use steps (a) to (c) to register the name. (a) Mark the "Save Current setting as" checkbox in the "Custom Color Settings" option. (b) Enter an optional name in the "Name" option. (c) Select the type you would like to use as the base one from among the "Image Quality Type" options in "Original Image Quality Type.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments After registering the name, open the property page of the printer driver. Make sure that the name created for the "Image Quality Type" option in the "Image Quality" tab has been registered. * The icon of the base "Image Quality Type" will be displayed in the background of the icons for the registered Custom Color Settings. (The icon of "Presentation" is displayed in the background as illustrated below.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.24 To Print a Full-Color Original in Two Colors Before the adjustment After the Adjustment The original is printed in the Full color mode. The areas other than black is printed in the same color (Red). Explanation Select the twin color print mode option, in order to change colored text and lines on full-color original and print out the original. * The Twin-color print mode particularly affects originals containing clear text and lines.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.24.1 To Adjust Colors (1) Select "Twin Color" from among the "Color" options on the printer driver. For Windows PCL6 PS3 XPS Open the property page of the printer driver. Select "Twin Color" from among the "Color" options in the "Basic" tab. Press the [Details] button. Select the color to be used for the area other than black, from among the "Color" options.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments For Macintosh Mac Open the print dialog box. Select "Twin color (Black & ***)" from among the "Color Type" options. * The menu to select varies according to the operating system. Refer to the table below and select the menu. OS Menu 10.2.x "Printer Features" Ö "Feature Sets: Color settings 1" Ö "Color Type" 10.3.x / 10.4.x/10.5x "Color Settings 1" Ö "Color Type" After selecting these options, print and check the print image quality.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments (2) Change the "Color balance" option on the printer driver. For Windows PCL6 PS3 XPS * This adjustment will have an effect only on Auto or Color mode printing. Open the property page of the printer driver. Press the [Setting] button in the "Image Quality" tab. Change the option in the "Color Balance" tab. * Set the value, while checking the printouts until the optimum value is obtained. - "Color Balance" tab: Change the "All Colors" or "Each Color" option.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments (3) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [8042 to 8065] to adjust the color density. - Adjust the value for [05] code corresponding to the print option to be applied (PDL and Halftone). Ex.: • When printing on Windows is performed with the following options selected: PCL6, Color = Twin color, Details = RED, Halftone = Auto > Text area Change the values for Y: 05-8062, M: 05-8063 and K: 05-8065.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments * The color to be adjusted varies according to the color (color to be used for the area other than black) selected in the Twin-color mode. Refer to the table below and select the color to be adjusted. Color to be adjusted Selected color Y (Yellow) M (Magenta) C (Cyan) Red 9 9 Green 9 9 Blue 9 9 Cyan 9 Magenta 9 Yellow 9 * "Halftone" refers to how halftones are printed.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.24.2 To Adjust the Sharpness (1) Select "Twin Color" from among the "Color" options on the printer driver. For Windows PCL6 PS3 XPS Open the property page of the printer driver. Select "Twin Color" from among the "Color" options in the "Basic" tab. Press the [Details] button. Select the color to use for the area other than black, from among the "Color" options.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments (2) Change the "Sharpness" option on the printer driver. For Windows PCL6 PS3 XPS Open the property page of the printer driver. Press the [Setting] button in the "Image Quality" tab. Set the value for "Sharpness" within a range of "-4" to "4" or to "OFF" in the "Image Attribute" tab. The value "OFF" of sharpness intensity adjustment is positioned as shown below.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.24.3 To Print a Full-Color Original in Two Colors To adjust the boundary between black and colors other than black (1) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [8213 to 8215] to adjust the boundary between black and colors other than black. * As the set value is increased, the area of "CHANGE BLACK TO" will become larger. On the other hand, if the value is decreased, the area of "SECOND COLOR" will become larger.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.25 To Use ICC Profile Explanation To interchange color images among several devices and reproduce precise color balance of the obtained images on each device, ICC profiles are generally used. This section introduces setting items that become available with the use of ICC profiles. ICC profiles are available only for PS3 or XPS printer driver on Windows. Note that Macintosh printer drivers do not support ICC profiles.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.25.1 To Create ICC Profiles for Printing on the Paper to be Used Explanation To create a new printer profile to be used when "Advanced" is selected in the "Image Quality Type" option, patch printing for the printer must be performed but some users have difficulty to select the correct setting items on the printer driver menu. To create a proper ICC profile with the correct print image, the suitable setting items must be selected.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PS3 XPS (2) Select "Advanced" in the "Image Quality Type" option on the "Image Quality" tab menu and then click [Setting]. " PS3 XPS (3) Select the desired type of halftone on the "Halftone" option on the "Basic" tab menu. * It is not recommended to select "Auto" on this option because several types of halftone may be used on the same page.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PS3 XPS (4) Select the desired resolution level on the "Resolution" option. * "1200 dpi" is selectable only for PS3 printer driver. PS3 XPS (5) Uncheck "Use Sharpness Filter" on the "Image Attribute" tab menu.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PS3 XPS (6) Select "None" on the "CMYK Source Profile" option on the "Advanced" tab menu. * At this step you can set any printer profile. PS3 XPS (7) Uncheck "Apply to Device Color Only".
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PS3 XPS (8) Print a color measurement patch to be used on the ICC profile creation software. PS3 XPS (9) Create the ICC profile following the operational procedure provided by the ICC profile creation software. Caution after the adjustment Nothing in particular. Remarks • Read the precautions provided by the ICC profile creation software carefully before starting printing.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.25.2 To Print Precise Colors Using Existing RGB Source ICC Profiles Explanation Some users use standard RGB color space ICC profiles that are disclosed and distributed by some websites when they print RGB images in their computers with RGB color space which matches with one of the ICC profiles they obtained from the website. This method is used, for example, when photo images must be printed with Adobe RGB color space.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments (c) Click [Maintenance] for the desired profile. * The Maintenance Destination Profiles page for the selected profile is displayed. (d) Click [Browse] of "Import new Profile" to select a file for the profile. Then click [Import]. (e) Click [Previous]. * The display returns to the "ICC Profile" submenu. (f) Click [Save]. * A confirmation dialog box is displayed. (g) Click [OK]. * For the details of TopAccess, see the TopAccess Guide.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PS3 XPS (3) Open the Properties page of the printer driver and then select "Advanced" on the "Image Quality Type" option on the Image Quality" tab menu. Then click [Setting]. PS3 XPS (4) Select the uploaded RGB profile on "RGB Source Profile" on the "Advanced " tab menu.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PS3 XPS (5) Select the uploaded printer profile on "Profile" of the "Destination Profile" option on the "Advanced" tab menu. Caution after the adjustment Nothing in particular. Remarks • Not all colors may be printed precisely because the color gamut reproducible with MFPs differs depending on the models. • The accuracy of color reproduction differs depending on printer profiles used.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.25.3 To Perform Simulated Printing with CMYK Inks of Each Ink Manufacturer Explanation ICC profiles for CMYK ink series provided by each ink manufacturer are disclosed and distributed by some websites and some users want to make a simulated printing using one of these profiles. This simulation is possible by using ICC profiles for CMYK ink of particular ink manufacturer as a CMYK source profile.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments (c) Click [Maintenance] for the desired profile. * The Maintenance Destination Profiles page for the selected profile is displayed. (d) Click [Browse] of "Import new Profile" to select a file for the profile. Then click [Import]. (e) Click [Previous]. * The display returns to the "ICC Profile" submenu. (f) Click [Save]. * A confirmation dialog box is displayed. (g) Click [OK]. * For the details of TopAccess, see the TopAccess Guide.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PS3 XPS (3) Open the Properties page of the printer driver and then select "Advanced" on the "Image Quality Type" option on the Image Quality" tab menu. Then click [Setting]. PS3 XPS (4) Select the uploaded CMYK profile on "CMYK Source Profile" on the "Advanced" tab menu.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PS3 XPS (5) Select the uploaded printer profile on "Profile" of the "Destination Profile" option on the "Advanced" tab menu. Caution after the adjustment Nothing in particular. Remarks • Not all colors may be printed precisely because the color gamut reproducible with MFPs differs depending on the models. • The accuracy of color reproduction differs depending on printer profiles used.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.25.4 To Convert Colors with Specified Source ICC Profiles (Not Using Embedded ICC Profiles) Explanation When a user’s RGB images or CMYK images have embedded ICC profiles, the user can ignore the embedded ICC profiles and apply a different ICC profile previously specified by the user, so that he or she can obtain print images whose quality is equivalent to that of Fiery images. Procedures * Both the service technician and the user can perform all settings.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments (c) Click [Maintenance] for the desired profile. * The Maintenance Destination Profiles page for the selected profile is displayed. (d) Click [Browse] of "Import new Profile" to select a file for the profile. Then click [Import]. (e) Click [Previous]. * The display returns to the "ICC Profile" submenu. (f) Click [Save]. * A confirmation dialog box is displayed. (g) Click [OK]. * For the details of TopAccess, see the TopAccess Guide.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PS3 XPS (3) Open the Properties page of the printer driver and then select "Advanced" on the "Image Quality Type" option on the Image Quality" tab menu. Then click [Setting]. PS3 XPS (4) Select the uploaded profile on "RGB Source Profile" or "CMYK Source Profile" on the "Advanced" tab menu.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PS3 XPS (5) Uncheck "Apply to Device Color Only". PS3 XPS (6) Select the uploaded printer profile on "Profile" of the "Destination Profile" option.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments Caution after the adjustment Nothing in particular. Remarks Colors printed in this procedure may not be completely the same as those of Fiery images because the color measurement method of this procedure is not completely equal to the one for Fiery.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments 3.25.5 To Perform Further Adjustment After Using ICC Profiles Explanation After printer profiles were applied by selecting "Advanced" on the "Image Quality Type" option on the printer driver menu, a user can perform further image adjustments. Procedures * Both the service technician and the user can perform all settings.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PS3 XPS (2) Select the desired profiles on "RGB Source Profile", "CMYK Source Profile" or "Profile" of the "Destination Profile" option. PS3 XPS (3) Open the "Color Balance" tab menu and then change each setting items to obtain the desired color balance.
3. Printer-specific Adjustments PS3 XPS (4) Open the "Image Attribute" tab menu and then change each setting items to obtain the desired image quality. Caution after the adjustment Nothing in particular.
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4. e-Filing-specific Adjustments 4.1 To Clearly Store a B/W Image in the Auto Color Mode After the adjustment After the threshold value was adjusted Before the adjustment Stored in the Gray scale mode The light image becomes blurred and text becomes illegible. Even the light image is not blurred. Text is clear and legible.
4. e-Filing-specific Adjustments Procedures * Both the service technician and the user can perform all adjustments. Scan to Box * This adjustment will have an effect only on images stored in the Auto color mode. (1) This adjustment is effective when you scan an original judged as a black image at the most appropriate density level in the color modes. • Use steps (a) to (d) to adjust the density. (a) Press the [USER FUNCTIONS] button on the Control Panel to enter the "User Functions" menu.
4. e-Filing-specific Adjustments 4.2 To Store an Original while Reducing the File Size Before the adjustment After the adjustment Ex.: A4, 200 dpi, LOW = Approx. 1000 KB Ex.: A4, 200 dpi, HIGH = Approx. 400 KB When "LOW" is from among the compression rate options, the file size will become larger than required. When "HIGH" is from among the compression rate options, the file size will be reduced.
4. e-Filing-specific Adjustments Scan to Box * This adjustment will have an effect only on images (JPEG format) stored in the Full color mode (including the Auto color mode) or the Gray scale mode. (1) Select "HIGH" from among the compression rate options. * "MID" is selected from among the compression rate options by default.
4. e-Filing-specific Adjustments 4.3 To Store a Color Photo Image, while Minimizing Moiré Before the adjustment After the adjustment When the magazine article containing fullcolor photo images is stored in the Photo mode, moiré is likely to occur. Storing it in the Printed image mode will reduce moiré.
4. e-Filing-specific Adjustments Copy to Box * This adjustment will have an effect only on images stored in the Full color mode. (1) Press the [BASIC] tab on the Touch Panel and then select "PRINTED IMAGE" from the original modes. * The procedure to be used varies depending on cases; when the original mode is set for each job (set without templates), when a template is used or when the default original mode is changed.
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4. e-Filing-specific Adjustments Explanation If a full-color image is printed on a client PC and stored in the e-Filing box (Print to Box), it will be optimized for printing on paper. This is the reason why the image stored in the e-Filing box looks slightly different in the color balance from the original displayed on the computer monitor.
4. e-Filing-specific Adjustments 4.5 To Scan and Print, while Minimizing Moiré Before the adjustment After the adjustment When the image stored in the e-Filing box is printed, moiré is likely to occur. The image stored in the e-Filing box can be printed, while moiré is minimized. Explanation An original is scanned and stored in the e-Filing box (Scan to Box). When the image stored is printed directly from the e-Filing box, moiré may occur, depending on the type of original.
4. e-Filing-specific Adjustments Scan to Box (2) When scanning the original, press the [COMMON SETTING] button on the Control Panel. Select a lower resolution in the resolution option. * "200 (dpi)" is selected from among the resolution options by default. If moiré occurs in a resolution of 200 dpi, select a lower resolution (150 dpi is recommended.). After changing the resolution, scan and store the original. Then print and check the print image quality.
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4. e-Filing-specific Adjustments Explanation Initially, the original is copied or printed and stored in the e-Filing box (Copy to Box or Print to Box) as CMYK data or optimized for printing on paper. While it is being downloaded to a client PC using File Downloader or the TWAIN driver, it is converted into RGB data or optimized for displaying on the computer monitor. RGB data are not suitable for printing on paper. Therefore, if printed out, the image quality may be diminished.
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4. e-Filing-specific Adjustments Explanation Initially, a full-color original is copied and stored in the e-Filing box (Copy to Box) as CMYK data or optimized for printing on paper. But while it is being downloaded to a client PC using the File Downloader or the TWAIN driver, it is converted into RGB data or optimized for displaying on the computer monitor. Depending on the type of original, this CMYK-to-RGB conversion may cause out-of-registration colors or graininess on the printout.
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4. e-Filing-specific Adjustments Explanation When an image is scanned stored in the e-Filing box (Scan to Box) in the Full color or the Auto color mode, and printed as it is (without the printing image mode set), printing may be performed with image processing not suitable for the image, and the user may not obtain the desired image quality. To finely print a full-color image scanned and stored, select the printing image mode (General/Photograph/Presentation/Line Art) suitable for the image.
4. e-Filing-specific Adjustments 4.9 Appendix * Perform the e-Filing setting according to the input and output methods of the data. Chapter Purpose 4.1 To scan black images more clearly in the Auto color mode. Scan to Box 4.2 To scan an original while reducing its file size. Scan to Box 4.3 To scan color photos while avoiding Moiré. Copy to Box 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 Input method To match the color balance of the scanned image to that of the original.
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5. Scanning-specific Adjustments 5.1 To Clearly Scan Text (To reduce noise around text) Before the adjustment After the adjustment If the original is scanned in the Full color mode or the Gray scale mode, noise may occur in text or edges of a solid filled area. The image quality is maintained, while noise is being reduced.
5. Scanning-specific Adjustments (2) When scanning the original, press the [COMMON SETTING] button on the Control Panel. Select a higher resolution in the resolution option. * "200 (dpi)" is selected from among the resolution options by default. If noise occurs in a resolution of 200 dpi, select a higher resolution (300 dpi, 400 dpi or 600 dpi). After changing the resolution, scan the original and check the scanned-in image quality.
5. Scanning-specific Adjustments 5.2 To Scan an Original, while Eliminating the Background Color (To eliminate the background density) Before the adjustment After the adjustment The background color of the original is also scanned. Therefore, no clear contrast is made between the background and image. The background color is eliminated, allowing clear contrast between the background and image.
5. Scanning-specific Adjustments (3) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [1070 to 1072] to decrease the background density. • The code to use varies depending on color mode and original mode. Adjust the value for [05] code corresponding to the color mode for which you would like to improve the image quality. Acceptable Color mode Original mode [05] code Recommended value value range Text 05-1070 Full color 0 to 50 Printed image 05-1071 Set a value smaller than 50.
5. Scanning-specific Adjustments 5.3 To Clearly Scan and Print an Original in Black and White (To improve gradation and reduce graininess) Before the adjustment After the adjustment If the original is scanned in the Black mode, the halftones may become blurred in black. The halftones of the scanned-in image are clearly printed out. Explanation If an original is scanned in the Black mode, a difference in the density level of the halftones cannot be accurately scanned.
5. Scanning-specific Adjustments Caution after the adjustment The adjustment may possibly increase the size of the file to be stored. Therefore, carefully perform the adjustment, while checking the scanned-in image quality. The correlation between color mode and file size is as described below. (The ratio of the file size may vary depending on the type of original. Therefore, use the description below just for your reference.
5. Scanning-specific Adjustments 5.4 To Scan the Original, while Reducing the File Size Before the adjustment After the adjustment Approx. 600 KB Approx. 100 KB Approx. 200 KB Approx. 30 KB Approx. 900 KB Approx. 150 KB Approx. 550 KB Approx. 90 KB * The above file sizes are just for your reference. * The above file sizes are just for your reference. If the original is constantly scanned at the default compression rate, the file size may become larger than required.
5. Scanning-specific Adjustments 5.4.1 To Reduce the File Size by Changing the Options when Scanning the Original * You can start with any of the procedures. But it is recommended to perform the procedures in order, as listed below. You can use one procedure in conjunction with another. But if this changes the image quality more than required or loses the effectiveness of the adjustment, restore the settings made in the previously used procedure to the original ones. Then use other procedures.
5. Scanning-specific Adjustments (4) When scanning the original, press the [COMMON SETTING] button on the Control Panel. Press the [BACKGROUND ADJUSTMENT] button. Press the [ ] button to decrease the background density. Then select "HIGH" from among the compression rate options. * This adjustment will be effective, only if the original with a color background, such as a newspaper and color paper, is scanned.
5. Scanning-specific Adjustments • The adjustment may possibly diminish the image quality, as shown by the table below. Therefore, carefully perform the adjustment, while checking the scanned-in image. Procedures used Possible image degradation Any of procedures from (1) to (4) The photo image area may be blurred. (1) or (3) Noise may be increase around text. (1) or (3) Small-sized text may become illegible. (4) Light-colored images may not be clearly scanned.
5. Scanning-specific Adjustments 5.4.2 To Reduce the File Size in Slim PDF * Both the service technician and the user can use procedure (1). * The service technician must use only procedure (2) in adjustment mode [05] (step (b) "To reduce the blurred area of text and photos"). Both the service technician and the user can use other procedures.
5. Scanning-specific Adjustments (b) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for code [9104] and [9107] to adjust the image quality and resolution of a background. Recommended [05] code value 05-9104 5 05-9107 1 or 2 Acceptable value range Default 0 to 10 0 to 3 5 1 * Changing the value provides the effects below. Enter the value within the recommended value range. Otherwise, it may cause a loss in MFP performance, including degradation in the image quality.
5. Scanning-specific Adjustments 5.5 To Sharply Scan the Original (To increase the sharpness intensity) Before the adjustment After the adjustment The image looks too soft and blurred. The edges are enhanced. The image looks sharp. Explanation Adjust the sharpness intensity, in order to sharply scan the soft and blurred original. * This adjustment will have an effect on the image scanned in all color modes (Full color, Gray scale, Black and Auto color).
5. Scanning-specific Adjustments Procedures * You can start with any of the procedures. But it is recommended to perform the procedures in order, as listed below. You can use one procedure in conjunction with another. But if this changes the image quality more than required or loses the effectiveness of the adjustment, restore the settings made in the previously used procedure to the original ones. Then use other procedures. * Both the service technician and the user can use procedure (1).
5. Scanning-specific Adjustments 5.6 To Scan an Original, while Enhancing Black Before the adjustment After the adjustment Scan Scan Black is not dark enough, compared to the original. Black is enhanced and closely matched with the original hue. Explanation When a full-color original is scanned, black is not dark enough, compared to the original. (In general, the scanned-in image is likely to become less dark.
5. Scanning-specific Adjustments Procedures * The service technician must perform all adjustments. (1) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [1075 to 1077] to adjust the black density of a scanned-in image. Color mode Full color Original mode [05] code Text Printed image Photo 05-1075 05-1076 05-1077 Recommended value Acceptable value range Default Set a value larger than 0. 0 to 4 0 * Setting "0" provides the lightest black, while setting "4" the darkest.
5. Scanning-specific Adjustments 5.7 To Scan an Original with the Desired Gradation Before the adjustment The image is scanned with natural gradation. (Default scanning) After the adjustment After the adjustment Gradation is decreased. Gradation is increased. Explanation When an original is scanned in the Black mode or the Gray scale mode, changing the scan density according to density area (low-, medium- or high-density area) allows a user to adjust the reproducibility of halftones (gradation).
5. Scanning-specific Adjustments Procedures * The service technician must perform all adjustments. (1) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [880 to 883] to adjust the gamma curve balance of the low-, medium- and high-density areas. Color mode Original mode [05] code Subcode Text/Photo 05-880 0/1/2 Text 05-881 0/1/2 Photo 05-882 0/1/2 --- 05-883 0/1/2 Black Gray scale Recommended value Acceptable Default value range Set a value smaller than 128 to decrease the density.
5. Scanning-specific Adjustments 5.8 To Register the Original Mode Optimal for a Particular Type of Original (To have "Custom" selected) Explanation If the value for [05] code is adjusted in existing original mode (Text /Photo, Text, Photo, Printed image, Photo or Gray scale), in order to clearly scan a particular type of original, other types of original may not be clearly scanned. In this case, add the original mode option adjusted for a particular type of original as "Custom (User custom)" mode.
5. Scanning-specific Adjustments (2) Enter adjustment mode [05] to adjust the values in the Custom mode, in order to obtain the image quality the user desires. • Select the necessary value for [05] code in the table below.
5. Scanning-specific Adjustments (3) When scanning the original, press the [COMMON SETTING] button on the Control Panel. Select "Custom" from among the original mode options. Caution after the adjustment Nothing in particular.
