16. Evaluate the test prints by holding the output at eye level near a light source. This allows you to
see the registration marks for side 1, and side 2 (if 2 sided output was selected). Choose one of
the following:
• If the alignment on the output is acceptable, continue to the next step.
• If the alignment between side 1 and side 2 is unacceptable and needs further adjusting,
perform the following:
Note:
It takes multiple adjustments to the Alignment options and running test prints
before the printed output meets customer satisfaction.
1. From the New or Edit Profile Properties window, select an alignment profile option
(
Registration
,
Perpendicularity
,
Skew
, or
Magnification
).
2. Make the desired selections for that option.
3. Select the
Test Print
button.
4. Select the desired Test Print options, including:
• The desired paper tray
• Print quantity (minimum of 10 is suggested)
• The desired test pattern, if necessary
• Long Edge Feed or Short Edge Feed
5. Select
Start
to run the test prints.
6. Retrieve your printed output, and discard the first few prints as inconsistency tends to be
greater with these first images.
7. Evaluate the test prints by holding the output at eye level near a light source. This allows
you to see the registration marks for side 1, and side 2 (if 2 sided output was selected).
Choose one of the following:
• If the alignment on the output is acceptable, continue to the next step.
• If the alignment between side 1 and side 2 continues to be unacceptable, contact the
Customer Support Center for further assistance.
17. Select
OK
to save and close the alignment Profile Properties window.
The new or edited profile procedure (for example, AlignmentProfile2) is displayed on the
Alignment window and can be selected at any point of need in the future.
Creating or Editing an Alignment Profile
Use the following procedure to create a new or edit an existing alignment profile for adjusting Side 1
and Side 2 image output.
Use the following procedure to create a new or edit an existing alignment profile for adjusting Side 1
and Side 2 image output.
1. From the PredictPrint Media Manager main window, select
Profiles
.
The Profiles window appears.
2. Ensure that the
Alignment
tab is displayed.
Alignment should be the first tab displayed after selecting Profiles from the PredictPrint Media
Manager main window.
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