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Paper calibration
There are two paper calibration methods available,
Paper Calib Test
and
Line Length Test
. The Paper Calib Test
is the preferred method and can be used on most medias. On certain medias, such as scrim vinyl, banner and
matte paper, the Paper Calib Test cannot be used because the media absorbs too much ink to provide an
acceptable Paper Calib Test. For those medias, the Line Length Test should be used.
Note:
It is important to perform the paper calibration whenever starting a new type of media. The paper
calibration can vary depending on the type of media being used. Heavier media, such as Kodak Scrim Vinyl
and Kodak Matte Canvas, will have higher paper feed calibration values.
To print the Paper Calib test pattern
1
Press
Utility Menu/Calibration Menu/Paper Calib Menu/Paper Calib Test
.
2
Evaluate the test pattern. The test pattern is a long black density target with
a column of numbers on the side ranging from 4725 to 4875 in increments
of three. The column of numbers represents the paper feed values. The
ends of the target where the paper feed values are extremely high or low
are lighter in density than the center of the target. You should see a dense
plateau or “sweet spot” near the middle of the print where the patterns
converge and are the densest.
Note:
If you cannot detect a dense plateau or “sweet spot” near the
middle of the printed test pattern, then you should use the Line Length Test
for this media.
The middle of this plateau is where you want to set your paper calibration.
Using the column of numbers on the side, you could simply estimate what
the middle value should be. You can also do a calculation taking the value
at the bottom of the plateau and adding it to the value at the top of the
plateau. The resulting value is divided by two. This will give you the number
at the center of the plateau.
4725
4728
4731
4734
4737
4740
4743
4746
4749
4752
4755
4758
4761
4764
4767
4770
4773
4776
4779
4782
4785
4788
4791
4794
4797
4800
4803
4806
4809
4812
4815
4818
4821
4824
4827
4830
4833
4836
4839
4842
4845
4848
4851
4854
4857
4860
4863
4866
4869
4872
4875
Plateau
or
Sweet Spot
4791 + 4812 = 9603
9603 / 2 = 4801.5
Round up to 4802