[Color Validation]
Overview
Color Validation is a function that measures the output chart and compares the actual output result (measured value) and the specified standard value (target value).
This function displays the result of comparing the measured value with the target value.
We recommend that you to perform color validation before printing a job that requires higher color quality.
The workflow required for color validation is as follows.
1. Create a target setting
2. Execute color validation
Tips
The color validation timing is as follows.
- When you print successive jobs: twice a day before printing
- When you print a single job: before printing
Setting Procedure
1
Press [Change] of [Target Settings].
2
Select the target setting created in [Target Settings], and press [OK].
For some items, information is not displayed depending on the selected target setting.
3
Press [+]/[,] of [Number of Print Jobs (Averaging)] to set the number of output charts.
4
In [Measurement Condition], select the illuminant condition of the colorimeter used.
[M0]: Illuminant A
[M1]: Illuminant D50
[M2]: Illuminant A (UV filter)
5
Select [Profile Type].
[Printer Profile]: Select [Printer Profile] for the profile used to print a color validation chart.
[Device Link Profile]: Select [Device Link Profile] for the profile used to print a color validation chart. If [Device Link Profile] is selected, a target profile is not applied for color validation.
6
Press [Change] of [Profile Name].
7
Select a profile, and press [OK].
8
Press [Next], and press [Change] of [Paper Tray Setting].
9
Select a paper tray, and press [OK].
The selectable items vary depending on the optional devices mounted on this system.
10
Load paper into the paper tray selected in step 8.
Load paper of A4, A3, 11 e 17, 8.5 e 11, or lengthwise (X) 279.4 mm, widthwise (Y) 210.0 mm / lengthwise (X) 11", widthwise (Y) 8.27" or more in the selected tray.
11
Press [Execute] to output a chart.
The output start dialog box is displayed. When output is completed, the display changes to a completion message.
12
Check the result, and press [Close].
To print the result, press [Report Print].
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