Lexmark C772, C770 manual Aligning the image transfer unit

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Aligning the image transfer unit

For best print quality, make sure you align the image transfer unit after replacement or if colors print too lightly.

To align the image transfer unit:

1Make sure your printer is on.

2Press on the operator panel.

3Press until Settings appears, and then press .

4Press until Utilities Menu appears, and then press .

5Press until you see Color Alignment, and then press .

6Press to print alignment test pages. Several test pages print.

7For each alignment group on the test pages, locate the number next to the alignment pattern that comes closest to forming a perfectly straight line.

For example, in this sample group, pattern 3 comes closest to forming a straight line.

 

 

 

 

 

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It is helpful to write all twelve alignment values in the lines provided on the test pages before going on to step 8. You must select a value for all twelve settings.

8When you see A=10 (or other number), press until you find the number value you want to use, and then press

. A Saved message briefly appears and then the next test alignment is displayed.

If no changes are necessary, press to return to the Utilities Menu.

9After you have completed all twelve settings, Utilities Menu appears. Press . The printer returns to the Ready state.

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Contents C770, C772 Edition March Safety informationTrademarks Contents Contents Output options Input optionsInternal options Installing and removing options Installing a 2000-sheet drawerContinue with Installing a 500-sheet drawer Installing a 500-sheet drawer Installing a duplex unit Installing an output expander Installing the printerInstalling an output expander Installing a 5-bin mailbox Installing a StapleSmart finisher Removing the system board access cover Installing memory and option cardsInstalling a memory card Installing a firmware card Installing a hard disk Card Function Installing an option cardConnector Removing memory and option cards Accessing the printer system boardRemoving an option card Removing memory cardsInstalling and removing options Removing a hard disk Removing a firmware card Reinstalling the system board access cover Understanding the printer operator panel PrintingPrinting Operator panel buttonsStatus Indicates Button Function Sending a job to printPrinting from a USB flash memory device Canceling a job from the printer operator panel Canceling a print jobCanceling a job from a computer running Windows Printing a network setup Printing a menu settingsCanceling a job from a Macintosh computer Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer running Mac OSPrinting a directory list Printing a font sample listLoading the trays Loading 500-sheet trays Printing Loading the 2000-sheet tray Printing Loading the multipurpose feeder Printing Windows Printing on specialty media transparencies, labels, otherMac OS Loading the trays Loading the multipurpose feederSelect File Print Linking traysHolding a job in the printer Linking output binsPrinting and deleting held jobs Value DescriptionWindows Printing confidential jobsMacintosh Print Time FiltersEntering a personal identification number PIN At the printerEnter PIN Reserve Print Verify PrintRepeat Print Copies & Pages or General pop-up menu, choose Job RoutingPrint All Delete All JobName1 JobName2 Storing paper Tips for successful printingStoring supplies Avoiding jams Media guidelines Paper characteristicsPaper Media specifications Storing paper Media specifications Unacceptable paperSelecting paper Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead TransparenciesPrinting on letterhead Media source or process Print side TopEnvelopes Media specifications Selecting transparenciesLabels Storing media Identifying media sources and specificationsCard stock Media sizes and support DimensionsMedia support by type for optional features Media types and weights input options Maximum Media types and weights output optionsMaximum2,4 Paper labels Media capacitiesVinyl labels Banner paperReady. Tray 1 Low, Tray Determining the status of suppliesStatus / Supplies View supplies Y KConserving supplies Supply Menu selection item What the setting doesOrdering supplies Print cartridges Maintaining the printerFuser and ITU Toner waste containerOrdering a fuser Type of fuser Printer voltage Part numberOrdering an image transfer unit and transfer roller Recycling Lexmark productsOrdering staple cartridges Identifying jams Clearing paper jamsClearing paper jams Access doors and traysPaper jam messages Understanding jam messagesMessage Check Areas What to do Expander jams Area MArea a Clearing the entire paper pathArea B Area D Area CArea E Area T1Area Tx Area K Area JArea L Clearing fuser jams Clearing mailbox, finisher, or output expander jams Area MClearing fuser jams Clearing image transfer unit jams Clearing paper jams Clearing paper jams Clearing paper jams Clearing paper jams Clearing paper jams If you still need help Disabling operator panel menus Adjusting operator panel brightness and contrastAdministrative support Restoring factory default settingsEnabling operator panel menus Encrypting the disk Adjusting Power SaverSetting the system password Setting security using the Embedded Web Server EWSUsing the secure Embedded Web Server Click ConfigurationClick TCP/IP Port Access Using Secure modeSupporting IPSec Internet Protocol Security Click 802.1x Authentication Using 802.1x AuthenticatingClick Menu Lockout Setup Locking the operator panel menusConfidential Print Setup Black only modeClick Confidential Print Setup Printing LockoutAligning the image transfer unit Size sensing Using the Coverage EstimatorDisabling size sensing Using the Setup Menu Configuring printer alertsUsing MarkVision Professional Using MarkVision MessengerSymptom Cause Solution Online customer support Calling for serviceChecking an unresponsive printer Check the Print as image boxTroubleshooting Solving printing problemsSet Page Protect to Off from Print Recovery For more informations, see Clearing mailbox, finisher, or Solving mailbox problemsOutput expander jams Area M See Solving high capacity feeder problems Solving option problemsOption Action Problem Solution Solving high capacity feeder problemsSolving print quality problems Solving paper feed problemsSee Loading the trays or Loading Paper pathMultiple times on a Marks occur repeatedly only in one colorMarks occur down the page repeatedly in all ColorsTo be replaced Cartridges BCD E Frequently asked questions FAQ about color printing Solving color quality problemsWhat is RGB color? How does the printer know what color to print?Is it possible to increase the gloss in the printed output? What is Manual Color Correction?RGB What are Detailed Color Samples and how do I access them?101 Electronic emission notices With a network cable installedIndustry Canada compliance statement Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du CanadaKorean MIC statement Without a network cable installed104 German GS mark notice Noise emission levelsHinweis zum GS-Zeichen Durchschnittlicher Schallpegel dBA in 1 m UmkreiMode Description Power consumption Power SaverProduct energy consumption Total energy usageLaser notice Laser advisory labelLexmark International, Inc. Lexington, KY Statement of Limited Warranty109 Index PIN Index112

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