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Overview of calibration functions
Three calibration functions are provided for the Drystar 5500.
Understanding the calibration policy and the calibration initiation
You should regularly perform a film calibration to assure that the image
quality remains optimal.
Film calibration can be initiated in 2 ways:
•
Automatically, i.e. after loading every ‘x’ new film packs (automatic
initiation),
• Manually, i.e. you decide for yourself when to perform a film calibration,
e.g. daily, once a week, or only when the image quality tends to degrade.
For setting automatic or manual film calibration initiation, refer to ‘Changing
general image quality settings - Film calibration’ on page 91 .
Calibration Purpose When?
1
‘Film calibration’
• To measure and set the
system density of the
printer.
• To measure and set the
film sensitometry values.
• Automatic.
• After an explicit
action of the
operator.
2
‘Print head cleaning’
To eliminate white dots or
lines in transport direction.
• When image
quality problems
occur.
3
‘Print head profile
calibration’ To reduce vertical density
irregularities on the film.
• After an explicit
action of the
operator.
Some calibration functions are interrelated, so do not perform any of the
above calibration functions as an isolated procedure.
Before performing a calibration, read the general guidelines as described in
‘Understanding the calibration policy and the calibration initiation’ on page 221 .