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Gradation Adjustment

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Adjust gradation when reproduction quality of the printed image is degraded.

  1. Restart this machine.

  2. Check that [Image Stabilization Only] is selected in [Expert Adjustment] - [Gradation Adjustment] and then use the Start key to start the image stabilization.

    The image stabilization operation starts. Now adjustment items on the right are available for selection.

  3. Select items to be adjusted.

    supplementary explanation[Printer (600dpi)]: Select this option when the image printed with resolution 600 dpi has irregular gradation.

    supplementary explanation[Print (1200dpi) Gradation]: Select this option when the image printed with resolution 1200 dpi has irregular gradation.

    supplementary explanation[Print (1200dpi) Resolution]: Select this option when the image printed with resolution 1200 dpi has irregular resolution.

    supplementary explanation[Copy]: Select this option when a copied image has irregular gradation.

  4. Select a paper type for printing a test pattern.

    supplementary explanationBypass Tray cannot be selected.

  5. Use the Start key to start printing a test pattern.

  6. Place the test pattern on the Original Glass based on the orientation displayed on the screen.

  7. Place ten or more blank sheets of paper to prevent bleeding of the test pattern.

  8. Close the ADF.

  9. Use the Start key to start scanning a test pattern.

    The gradation level is adjusted automatically.

  10. Repeat steps 3 to 9 twice. (Total of three times)