Machine adjustment
9.3.1
9. SERVICE MODE
5. "Copy screen"
Set the copy according to the item that has been adjusted and press the Start key to output a test pattern
(No. 16).
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7. When the value is not within the standard value, press the [SERVICE].
8. "Restart Timing Adjustment screen"
Enter a value through the numeric buttons and press [<<SET].
Setting range: -60 (shorter) to +60 (longer) 1 step = 0.1 mm
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9.3.2
5. "Copy screen"
Set the copy according to the item that has been adjusted and press the Start key to output a test pattern
(No. 16).
6. Fold the output page in half in main scanning direction, and check the discrepancy from the center line of
the print.
Standard value 0 1.5mm or less
7. When the value is not within the standard value, press [SERVICE].
8. "Centering Adjustment screen"
Enter a value through the numeric buttons and press [<<SET].
Setting range: -40 (image in back) to +40 (image in front) 1 step = 0.1 mm
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9. SERVICE MODE
5. "Copy screen"
Select A3 or 11 X 17 paper and press Start key to output the test pattern (No. 16).
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205.7 1 mm or less
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7. When the value is not within the standard value, press [SERVICE].
8. "FD-Mag. Adjustment screen"
Setting range Printer FD-Mag. (both sides at a time): -100 (shorter) to +100 (longer)
Other than the above: -80 (shorter) to +20 (longer)
1 step = 0.01%
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9.3.4
5. "Copy screen"
Select A3 or 11 X 17 paper and press Start key to output the test pattern (No. 16).
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7. When the value is not within the standard value, press [SERVICE].
8. "FD-Mag. Adjustment screen"
Setting range: -100 (shorter) to +100 (longer) 1 step = 0.01%
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9. SERVICE MODE
Note
This adjustment is for C6501/C5501 (copier version) but not for C6501P/C65hc (printer version).
A. Procedure
5. "Copy screen"
Set the test chart to the original glass, choose a paper A3 or 11x17, and press Start key.
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7. When the value is not within the standard value, press [SERVICE].
8. "Lead Edge Erase Adjustment screen"
Enter a value through the numeric buttons and press [<<SET].
Setting range: -20 (narrower) to +40 (wider) 1 step = 0.1 mm
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9.3.6
Adjust the paper loop amount in the registration roller section to remove paper skew and wrinkle, or paper jamming in the registration section.
A. Procedure
5. "Copy screen"
Set the copy according to the item that has been adjusted and press the Start key to output a test pattern
(No. 16).
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9.3.7
9. SERVICE MODE
Adjust the paper loop amount in the pre-registration roller section to remove paper skew and wrinkle, or paper
jamming in the pre-registration section.
A. Procedure
5. "Copy screen"
Select A3 or 11 X 17 paper and press Start key to output the test pattern (No. 16).
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9.3.8
5. "Copy screen"
Select A3 or 11 X 17 paper and press Start key to output the test pattern (No. 16).
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7. When the value is not within the standard value, press [SERVICE].
8. "Belt Line Speed Adjustment screen"
Enter a value through the numeric buttons and press [<<SET].
Setting range: -100 (shorter) to +100 (longer) 1 step = 0.01%
Note
Setting range is available from -100 to +100, but the optimum value is from -5 to -35. An error
code may occur by entering the value that is not within the optimum value.
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9. SERVICE MODE
9.3.10
Perform this adjustment when there is a color registration error. Main Scan, Sub Scan, Horizontal (main scanning
direction magnification), and skew of color registration misalignment of Y, M, and C are automatically adjusted
relative to K.
Note
This adjustment has a large correction area than that of the color registration adjustment in the user
mode. If the malfunction code C-4520 appears, perform this adjustment.
A. Procedure
5. The color registration adjustment starts and a message "Completed" is shown in about 2 minutes.
If the error message appears, perform an error correction referring to the below.
Error 1: It does not converge within the standard value.
The patch density may be too light. Check around the drum unit and perform the auto gamma
0. Then conduct this adjustment again.
Error 2: The difference of the color registration is too much.
Check the installation position of the write unit.
Error 3: Other
The other malfunction other than the auto color registration adjustment may occur. Restart the
main body in the normal mode to check for malfunction code.
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9.3.11
Measure the misalignment amount of Y, M, and C relative to K of "Main Scan", Mag.(ALL) (whole magnification in
main scanning), "Mag.(PART)" (partial magnification in main scanning), "Sub Scan", "Incline" (skew), and "Scan
Bend" (main scanning), and adjust Mag.(PART) manually.
Note
This adjustment is for C6501/C5501 (copier version) but not for C6501P/C65hc (printer version).
Adjust C6501P/C65hc (printer version) by "Color Registration Adj. (Printer Adjustment).
Be sure the "FD-Mag. Adjustment (Printer Adjustment)" have been adjusted before performing
this adjustment.
(Refer to P.149)
Be sure the "CD-Mag. Adjustment (Printer Adjustment)" have been adjusted before performing
this adjustment.
(Refer to P.150)
Complete the "Color Registration Adj. (Printer Adjustment)" have been adjusted before performing
this adjustment.
(Refer to P.155)
A. Procedure
5. "Copy screen"
[3]
[2]
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6. Press [SERVICE].
Press [Start] to scan the test pattern using the scanner.
7. Shows the misalignment amount of Y, M, and C relative to K of "Main Scan", "Mag.(ALL)" (whole magnification in main scanning), "Mag.(PART)" (partial magnification in main scanning), Sub Scan, "Incline"
(skew), and "Scan Bend" (main scanning) at "Rest" section on the touch panel. (unit: pixel).
8. Make sure that "OK" is displayed for all the items. If the value is out of standard, "NG" and an error code
will appear.
If "NG" appears for "Main Scan", "Mag.(ALL)", "Sub Scan", or "Incline", perform the Color registration
adjustment again.
Error code
Descriptions
Causes
Error 1
Chart misplacement
Error 2
Chart misplacement
Error 3
Error 4
Adjustment impossible
Software bug
Error 5
Error 6
Error 7
Error 8
Memory-related abnormality
Software bug
Software bug
Error 9
Program error
Software bug
Error 10
Chart is skewed
Chart misplacement
Error 11
Software bug
Error 12
Software bug
Error 13
Measurement error
[2]
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9.3.12
Perform this adjustment when replacing the PF multi feed detection board (MFDTB) or the PF drive board
(PFDB), as well as when multi feeding is not detected properly for special papers (thin paper, thin coated paper,
thick paper, etc.).
Note
The multi feed detection board/S and /R are adjusted in the manufacturing process as a pair of
upper and lower. Be sure to replace them as a pair.
Be sure to perform the adjustment under normal room temperature (20 to 30 C) that is similar
to the real environment where the machine is operated because the temperature sensor output
level varies with its surface temperature. (When you bring in a replacement part from a place
under a different temperature, leave the part and wait for the sensor surface temperature to reach
the room temperature before performing the adjustment.)
A. Procedure
4. Open the front door [1] of the PF, and open the jam.
[1]
processing guides PF2 [2] and PF5 [3] in the horizontal conveyance section.
[3]
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[4]
[1]
[3]
[2]
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7. If the multi feed detection adjustment is normally completed, "Completed" is displayed. If abnormally completed, "Error" is displayed. When the error message is is displayed, repeat steps 4 to 6.
Note
When an error occurs, the adjustment data is not written but the data before the adjustment still
remains.
14. Insert one more sheet of paper (total: 2 sheets) that the customer uses mainly.
Make sure that "1" is displayed on the panel.
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9.3.13
Adjust the CY2 lens in the write unit/K and corrects the image distortion of K in main scanning direction.
Note
Image distortion of K in main scanning direction cannot be corrected by the Color registration
adjustment. (Adjusts YMC only.)
Image distortion of K in main scanning direction can also be changed by conducting [Chart
Adjustment] of [Both Side Adj.] in the user mode.
A. Procedure
5. "Copy screen"
Select A3 or 11 X 17 paper and press Start key to output the test pattern (No. 16).
Note
When the Start key is pressed, CY2 lenses of YMCK are adjusted and the Color registration
adjustment is automatically started. When the adjustment is complete (approx. 2 minutes), test
pattern (No. 16) will be printed.
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9. SERVICE MODE
Restore the printer adjustment set values to factory initial data or installation initial data.
Note
Adjustment data of "Color Registration Adj.", "Color Registration/Manual", "PFU Dfeed detect
Adj.", and "CD Skew Ad." are not restored.
A. Procedure
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9.3.15
Adjust the image leading edge timing when scanning in platen mode.
This adjustment changes read start timing when scanning original in sub-scanning direction.
Note
Be sure the "Restart Timing Adjustment (Printer Adjustment)" have been adjusted before performing this adjustment.
(Refer to P.147)
This adjustment is for C6501/C5501 (copier version) but not for C6501P/C65hc (printer version).
A. Procedure
5. "Copy screen"
Select A3 or 11 x 17 paper. Set the test chart to the original glass and press Start key.
7. When the value is not within the standard value, press [SERVICE].
8. "Scanner Re-start Timing Adjustment screen"
When the value is not within the standard value, press [SERVICE].
Setting range: -10 (image faster) to +20 (image slower) 1 step = 0.1 mm
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9. SERVICE MODE
Adjust the image mis-centering of the main scan direction when scanning from the original glass and DF.
Note
Be sure the "Centering Adjustment (Printer Adjustment)" have been adjusted before performing
this adjustment.
(Refer to P.148)
This adjustment is for C6501/C5501 (copier version) but not for C6501P/C65hc (printer version).
A. Procedure
5. "Copy screen"
When you select [ADF Centering Adj-Front] or [ADF Centering Adj-Back], set the "Adjustment chart" on
the DF, select A3 or 11 X 17 paper and press Start key. When you select [Orig. Glass Left Image], set the
"Test chart" on the original glass, select A3 or 11 X 17 paper and press Start key.
6. Fold the output page in half in main scanning direction, and check the discrepancy from the center line of
the print.
Standard value (platen mode): 0 1.5mm or less
Standard value (DF mode): 0 2.0mm or less
7. When the value is not within the standard value, press [SERVICE].
8. "Scanner Centering Adjustment screen"
Enter a value through the numeric buttons and press [<<SET].
Setting range: -30 (image in front) to +30 (image in back) 1 step = 0.1 mm
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9.3.17
5. "Copy screen"
Place a test chart on the original glass, select A3 or 11 X 17 paper and press Start key.
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7. When the value is not within the standard value, press [SERVICE].
8. "Scanner FD-Mag. Adjustment screen"
Enter a value through the numeric buttons and press [<<SET].
Setting range: -40 (shorter) to +40 (longer) 1 step = 0.05%
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9.3.18
9. SERVICE MODE
Restore the scanner adjustment set values to factory initial data or installation initial data.
Note
This adjustment is for C6501/C5501 (copier version) but not for C6501P/C65hc (printer version).
A. Procedure
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9.3.19
Conduct the gradation correction of the scanner. When color reproduction is a poor condition, usually conduct
the "Auto gamma adjustment" of the "Process Adjustment".
Conduct this adjustment if color reproduction is a poor condition (especially in a high light area) after replacing
the CCD unit, exposure lamp (L1), original glass or each scanner mirror.
Caution:
Scanner gradation (gamma) has been adjusted for each machine at factory. Please be noted that
the scanner gradation data is overwritten to the average value if the [Adj. data reset] in the "Scanner Smooth Tone/Color Adjustment screen" is pressed.
Once [Adj. data reset] is pressed, previous data cannot be restored.
Note
This adjustment is for C6501/C5501 (copier version) but not for C6501P/C65hc (printer version).
A. Procedure
1. After replacing the part(s), set a "Color chart" on the original glass, A3 or 11 X 17 paper and press Start
key.
Note
Press the hard key on the operation panel, not the soft key on the touch panel.
8. Press the [YES] key to overwrite the scanner gradation data to average value. Press [No] to cancel the
operation.
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9. SERVICE MODE
When the color reproduction is in poor condition, conduct this adjustment to correct the gradation.
Note
Be sure the "Auto gamma adjustment" have been adjusted before performing this adjustment.
(Refer to P.190)
Procedure
6. Press [COPY].
7. Select A4 or 81/2 X 11 paper and press Start key to print a test pattern.
8. Check the printed test pattern.
Make sure that the high light density starting section
of C and K is uniform, and even between the gray
reference lines [1].
[1]
Y
M
C
K
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Y
M
C
K
[6]
[5]
[4] [2]
[3]
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13. If the gray balance is not the same, press the color (Y or M) you want to adjust, enter a value through the
numeric buttons and press [<<SET].
Setting range: -128 (lighter) to +127 (darker)
How to match the gray balance.
Take notice of the gray block [4] made up of 49 patches created in C, M and Y. In the 49 patches, M gets
darker toward right. And Y gets darker downward. C remains unchanged. The patch [5] at the center is
the same color as the gray [2]. The patches [6] positioned at the 4 corners of the patch [5] is the same
color as the gray [3]. Out of the 49 patches, select a gray of the same gray balance as the gray [6].
e.g.) When a patch on the lower right side is more suitable than the patch [5] at the center: Adjust M and
Y in the darker direction.
e.g.) When a patch on the upper left side is more suitable than the patch [5] at the center: Adjust M and Y
in the lighter direction.
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Procedure
6. Press [Readjust].
To readjust press [Yes], and press [No] to cancel the operation.
Note
When the gradation in high light area is way off, press [Adj. data reset] and reset the printer
gamma offset value to 0, then press [Readjust].
7. Press [COPY].
8. "Copy" screen
Select the A4 (for metric machine) or 81/2 x 11 (for inch machine) paper and press START key to print a test
pattern.
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[3]
[4]
[2]
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10. Place 10 sheets of copy paper (white) on top of the test pattern and close the DF or the original cover.
Note
Be sure to use white copy paper. Otherwise, the printer gamma cannot be corrected properly.
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Note
Use plain paper or color copy paper to carry out this adjustment. The color of test pattern
changes according to the colored paper, therefore precise adjustment cannot be gained.
To reset the data to factory default, press [Adj. data reset]. Press [Yes] to reset the printer gamma
sensor adjustment to the factory default data, and [No] to keep the current data.
This adjustment is for C6501/C5501 (copier version) but not for C6501P/C65hc (printer version).
a.
Procedure
6. Press [COPY].
7. Select the A4 (for metric machine) or 81/2 x 11 (for inch machine) paper and press START key to print a test
pattern.
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[3]
[4]
[2]
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9. Place 10 sheets of copy paper (white) on top of the test pattern and close the DF or the original cover.
Note
Be sure to use white copy paper. Otherwise, the printer gamma cannot be corrected properly.
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12. When an abnormality occurs, an error code is displayed for every cause. Correct the error referring to the
following and repeat steps 6 to 11.
Error code
Descriptions
Causes
Error 1
Chart misplacement
Error 2
Chart misplacement
Error 3
Error 4
Adjustment impossible
Software bug
Error 5
Error 6
Error 7
Software bug
Error 8
Memory-related error
Software bug
Error 9
Program error
Software bug
Error 10
Chart is skewed
Chart misplacement
Error 11
Software bug
Error 12
Error 13
Software bug
Error 31
Error 51
Error 52
Software bug
Error 53
Software bug
Error 54
Software bug
Error 55
Software bug
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Procedure
6. Select A4 or 81/2 X11 paper and press Start key to print a test pattern.
7. 5 sheets will be printed automatically so check that there are no tone jumps on the test patterns.
8. If tone jump has occurred, press [SERVICE].
9. "Printer Screen Gradation Adjustment screen"
Select the color that the tone jump has occurred in.
10. Enter the number subtracted one from the current value and press [<< SET].
Setting range: -3 to +1
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9.3.21
9. SERVICE MODE
Conduct the sharpness adjustment or, this is carried out when moire reproduced.
Perform this adjustment to change the center value of the sharpness adjustment in user mode.
Note
This adjustment is only effective for images scanned by the scanner.
This adjustment is for C6501/C5501 (copier version) but not for C6501P/C65hc (printer version).
A. Procedure
5. "Copy screen"
Place a "Color chart" on the original glass, select A3 or 11 X 17 paper, and press Start.
6. Press [SERVICE].
7. Enter a value through the numeric buttons and press [<<SET].
Setting range: -5 (soft/less moire) to +5 (sharp/more moire)
9.3.22
5. "Copy screen"
Place a "Color chart" on the original glass, select A3 or 11 X 17 paper, and press Start.
6. Press [SERVICE].
7. Enter a value through the numeric buttons and press [<<SET].
Setting range: -5 (contrast increase) to +5 (contrast decrease)
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9.3.23
Procedure
6. Place an original you want to adjust on the original glass, select A3 or 11 X 17 paper, and press Start key.
7. Dot detect pattern will be printed.
By this output pattern, you can find out what this image was distinguished into.
Cyan section: Distinguished as dot
White section: Distinguished as photo
Black section: Distinguished as black text
Magenta section: Distinguished as colored text
8. Press [SERVICE].
9. "Dot Detect Adjustment screen"
Select the color you wish to adjust, enter a value through the numeric buttons and press [<<SET].
Setting range: -5 (dot area decrease) to +5 (dot area increase)
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Procedure
6. Place an original you want to adjust on the original glass, select A3 or 11 X 17 paper, and press Start key.
7. Color text detect pattern will be printed.
By this output pattern, you can find out what this image was distinguished into.
Black section: Distinguished as black text
Magenta section: Distinguished as colored text
8. Press [SERVICE].
9. "Color Text Adjustment screen"
Enter a value through the numeric buttons and press [<<SET].
Setting range: -5 (color text area decrease) to +5 (color text area increase)
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Procedure
6. Place an original you want to adjust on the original glass, select A3 or 11 X 17 paper, and press Start key.
7. Dot/text detect pattern will be printed.
By this output pattern, you can find out what this image was distinguished into.
Cyan section: Distinguished as dot
White section: Distinguished as photo
Black section: Distinguished as black text
Magenta section: Distinguished as colored test
8. Press [SERVICE].
9. "Dot/Text Area Adjustment screen"
Enter a value through the numeric buttons and press [<<SET].
Setting range: -5 (dot area increase/text area decrease) to +5 (dot area decrease/text area increase)
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9.3.24
9. SERVICE MODE
Perform this adjustment when ACS (Automatic color selection) function does not work properly.
Note
This adjustment is only effective for images scanned by the scanner.
This adjustment is for C6501/C5501 (copier version) but not for C6501P/C65hc (printer version).
A. Procedure
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9.3.25
Adjust the AES density, copy density, background density, and B-side (see-through image) density.
This adjustment moves in parallel with shade direction without changing the printer gamma curve form and
adjusts the copy density.
Note
This adjustment is only effective for images scanned by the scanner.
This adjustment is for C6501/C5501 (copier version) but not for C6501P/C65hc (printer version).
(1) AES adjustment
Adjust to change the center value selected in automatic copy density function in user mode.
a.
Procedure
-5 to +5
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Procedure
6. Press [COPY].
7. "Copy screen"
Select the mode to adjust, select A3 or 11 X 17 paper, place a "Color chart" on the original glass, and
press Start key.
8. Press [SERVICE].
9. "Copy Density Adjustment screen"
Enter a value through the numeric buttons and press [<<SET].
Setting range: -5 (lighter) to 5 +(darker)
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Procedure
6. Press [COPY].
7. "Copy screen"
Select the mode to adjust, select A3 or 11 X 17 paper, place a "Test chart" on the original glass, and press
Start key.
8. Press [SERVICE].
9. "Background Adjustment screen"
Enter a value through the numeric buttons and press [<<SET].
Setting range: -5 (lighter) to 5 +(darker)
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Procedure
6. Press [COPY].
7. "Copy screen"
Select the mode to adjust, select A3 or 11 X 17 paper, place a text chart on the original glass, and press
Start key.
8. Press [SERVICE].
9. "B-Side Prevent screen"
Enter a value through the numeric buttons and press [<<SET].
Setting range: -5 (lighter) to 0
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9.3.26
Procedure
5. "Red screen"
Press [COPY].
6. Select A3 or 11 X 17 paper, place a "Color chart" on the original glass, and press Start key.
7. Press [SERVICE].
8. Enter a value through the numeric buttons and press [<<SET].
Setting range: -5 (lighter) to 5 +(darker)
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(2) Green
Adjust the density of green.
a.
Procedure
5. "Green screen"
Press [COPY].
6. Select A3 or 11 X 17 paper, place a "Color chart" on the original glass, and press Start key.
7. Press [SERVICE].
8. Enter a value through the numeric buttons and press [<<SET].
Setting range: -5 (lighter) to 5 +(darker)
(3) Blue
Adjust the density of blue.
a.
Procedure
5. "Blue screen"
Press [COPY].
6. Select A3 or 11 X 17 paper, place a "Color chart" on the original glass, and press Start key.
7. Press [SERVICE].
8. Enter a value through the numeric buttons and press [<<SET].
Setting range: -5 (lighter) to 5 +(darker)
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9.3.27
Restore the quality adjustment set values to factory initial data or installation initial data.
Note
Adjustment data of "Scanner smooth tone/color" is not restored.
A. Procedure
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9.3.28
9. SERVICE MODE
When installing the copier or moving its installation location, check to see if the "Non-Image Area Erase" of the
application function works satisfactorily. This also automatically adjusts sensitivity to correctly detect the nonimage area.
Preparation
A. Procedure
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9.4
Process Adjustment
9.4.1
9. SERVICE MODE
Perform this adjustment when changing the belt cleaning blade or the transfer belt. In this mode, toner is applied
onto the transfer belt then cleaned with the belt cleaning blade. This prevents the damages of the transfer belt
and the belt cleaning blade.
A. Procedure
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