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Setting the Gradation Correction Value

The following procedure describes adjusting the gradation correction value.

Correct the gradation in two areas: bright areas (highlights), and medium areas (midtones). [Print Test Pattern 1] is used to set the correction value for highlights, and [Print Test Pattern 2] is used for mid tones.

1Press the [Menu] key.

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2Press the [Down arrow key] or [Up arrow key] key to select [Maintenance], and then press the [OK] key.

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3Press the [Down arrow key] or [Up arrow key] key to select [Quality Maintenance], and then press the [OK] key.

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4Press the [Down arrow key] or [Up arrow key] key to select [Color Calibration], and then press the [OK] key.

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5Press the [Down arrow key] or [Up arrow key] key to select [Adjust Auto Density].

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The confirmation message appears. Press [OK] to adjust Auto Density.

The confirmation message appears when complete. Press [Exit].

The display returns to the Color Calibration screen.

6In the Color Calibration menu, press the [Down arrow key] or [Up arrow key] key to select [Print Test Pattern 1] or [Print Test Pattern 2], and then press the [OK] key.

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7When the selected sheet is printed, the confirmation message appears. Press [Continue].

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8Press the [Down arrow key] or [Up arrow key] key to select the color you want to adjust, and then press the [OK] key.

9Press the [Down arrow key] or [Up arrow key] key to adjust the correction value for the selected color, and then press the [OK] key.

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10Press [Result] to check the result by printing the calibration sheet.

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11After printing, press [Yes] to save the settings.

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12After completing all settings, press the [Online] key to return to the initial screen.