Printer Setup 1-14
ENCAD
®
T-200
TM
Reference Guide
Performing the color deadband test
Color Deadband provides a method for adjusting dot placement. In bidirectional printing
mode, the velocity of the carriage causes dots to miss the target area on the media. The
color deadband test pattern lets you check the velocity deadband values and adjust them
for the best printing results.
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To perform color deadband compensation
1
With paper loaded, press
Utility Menu/Db Calib
.
2
Press
Select.
3
Press the up or down arrow button until Color Db Test displays.
4
Press
Select.
The test pattern prints as shown below.
Y
M
C
K
7
6
5
4
5
For each color, examine the vertical lines and select the straightest lines. Note the
compensation number at the bottom of the lines you selected. Existing compensa-
tion values are printed in the lower right corner of the test pattern. Enter new
compensation values if necessary
6
Press the up or down arrow button until the desired color and speed display (for
example, Y Fast Db =7).
7
Press
Select
.
