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Setting the Gradation Correction Value

The following procedure describes adjusting the gradation correction value.

During printing, you can correct the gradation in two areas: bright part (highlight) and the medium (middle). The correction values for the highlight and the medium parts are set using [Print Test Pattern 1] and [Print Test Pattern 2] respectively.

  1. Press the [Menu] key.

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

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

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

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  5. If you want to perform only auto color adjusting, press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key select [Adjust Auto Density], and then press the [OK] key.

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

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

    The display returns to the Color Calibration screen.

  6. In 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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    A confirmation message appears. Press [Print].

    To cancel printing, press [Cancel].

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  7. When the selected sheet is printed, a confirmation message will appear. Press [Continue].

    If you want to exit from this menu, press [Exit].

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

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  9. Press the number key (0-6) to adjust the correction value for the selected color, and then press the [OK] key.

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  10. Press [Result].

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  11. Press [Print] to check the result by printing the calibration sheet.

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    To cancel printing, press [Cancel].

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

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  13. After completing all settings, press the [Menu] key to return to the initial screen.