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Adjusting the Image Position on Side 2

If you want to align an image position on Side 2 to an image position on Side 1 that has been adjusted, see Aligning the Image Position on Side 2 to That on Side 1 (Using a Template to Align the Image Position on Side 1 and 2).

<If custom paper is used>

Perform the solution described in "(a) Adjust the image skew", "(b) Adjust the image position (If custom paper is used)", "(c) Adjust the magnification (Across feed direction)" and then "(d) Adjust the magnification (With feed direction)".

<If custom paper is not used>

Perform the solution described in "(a) Adjust the image skew", "(e) Adjust the image position (If custom paper is not used)".

Note

  • You cannot adjust the vertical magnification and horizontal magnification of all types of paper other than custom paper. Therefore, it is recommended to pre-register the type of paper in use as a custom paper.

(a) Adjust the image skew

Adjust the vertical skew of the image.

Illustration of adjust the image position

1Print the image in black and white.

2Check the direction of the skew.

3In the [Machine: Image Position] group on the [Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators] menu, select 0107: [Perpendicularity Adjustment] and adjust the value.

Move the cursor to [+] to skew the image counterclockwise or to [-] to skew it clockwise.

4Print the image in black and white. Check the image skew. If the problem persists, increase the value slightly.

5Execute color registration.

In executing color registration, the black adjustment will also be applied to cyan, magenta, yellow and special color.

For details about color registration, see "Adjusting the Color Registration" in the Troubleshooting guide supplied with the machine.

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(b) Adjust the image position (If custom paper is used)

Adjust the vertical and horizontal image position so that the center (A) of the leading edge of the image is aligned to the registration mark.

Illustration of adjust the image position

In [Advanced Settings] for the custom paper you are using, adjust the image position.

  • 002: [Adj Image Position of Side2 Across Feed]

  • 004: [Adj Image Position of Side2 With Feed]

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(c) Adjust the magnification (Across feed direction)

Adjust the horizontal magnification to adjust the width between the front and back corners (B) on the leading edge of the image.

Illustration of adjust the image position

In [Advanced Setting] for the custom paper you are using, select 006: [Adj Magnification of Side2 Across Feed].

Press [+] to increase the scaling and [-] to reduce it.

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(d) Adjust the magnification (With feed direction)

Adjust the vertical magnification to adjust the length (position of (C)) of the image.

Illustration of adjust the image position

In [Advanced Setting] for the custom paper you are using, select 008: [Adj Magnification of Side2 With Feed].

Press [+] to increase the scaling and [-] to reduce it.

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(e) Adjust the image position (If custom paper is not used)

Adjust the vertical and horizontal image position so that the center (A) of the leading edge of the image is aligned to the registration mark.

Illustration of adjust the image position

In the [Machine: Image Position] group on the [Adjustment Settings for Skilled Operators] menu, adjust the image position.

  • 0101: [Adjust Image Position Across Feed Direction]

  • 0102: [Adjust Image Position With Feed Direction]

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