Olivetti d-Color MF920, Operation Manual

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Solving color quality problems
This section helps answer some basic color-related questions and describes how some of the features provided in
the Quality menu can be used to solve typical color problems.
Color misregistration
Color has shifted outside of the appropriate area or has been superimposed over another color area. These are possible
solutions. Try one or more of the following:
A
TONER CARTRIDGE MAY BE DEFECTIVE
Remove and reinstall the toner cartridges.
C
ALIBRATE THE COLOR
The printer will automatically calibrate the colors whenever a new imaging kit is detected. If a toner cartridge is
replaced, a manual alignment will need to be performed.
1
From the printer control panel, press .
2
From the
Admin menu
, press the arrow buttons until
Settings
appears, and then press .
3
Press the arrow buttons until
Print menu
appears, and then press .
4
Press the arrow buttons until
Quality menu
appears, and then press .
5
Press the arrow buttons until
Color Adjust
appears, and then press .
Calibrating
appears.
FAQ about color printing
What is RGB color?
Red, green, and blue light can be added together in various amounts to produce a large range of colors observed
in nature. For example, red and green can be combined to create yellow. Televisions and computer monitors create
colors in this manner. RGB color is a method of describing colors by indicating the amount of red, green, or blue
needed to produce a certain color.
What is CMYK color?
Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks or toners can be printed in various amounts to produce a large range of
colors observed in nature. For example, cyan and yellow can be combined to create green. Printing presses, inkjet
printers, and color laser printers create colors in this manner. CMYK color is a method of describing colors by
indicating the amount of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black needed to reproduce a particular color.
Troubleshooting
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