Nova Kool PRO 600E quick start Aligning the ink cartridges, To perform color deadband compensation

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NovaJet PRO 600e

Aligning the ink cartridges

Two tests are provided to help you align the cartridges: Color Deadband Compensation and Color Calibration.

Color Deadband Compensation provides a method for adjusting dot placement. In bi- directional 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. A loupe is provided in the acces- sory box to help you check the prints.

Color calibration aligns the inkjets of the cartridges to each other. Misalignment can result from small tolerance variations in cartridges during manufacturing and from cartridge alignment in the printer. Color test patterns let you check the horizontal and vertical alignment values and adjust them for the best printing results. A loupe is provided in the accessory box to help you check the prints.

You should perform Color Deadband Compensation before perfoming Color Calibration. Perform Color Deadband Calibration and Color Calibration each time a cartridge is replaced with a different cartridge. If you remove and reinstall the same cartridge, only Color Calibration needs to be performed.

To perform color deadband compensation

1With paper loaded, press Utility/Calibration Menu/Color DB Test. The test patterns print as shown below.

2For each color, examine the vertical lines and select the straightest lines. Note the compensation number at the bottom of the lines you selected.

3Existing compensation values are printed in the lower right corner of the test pattern. If any of these differ from the values you selected, enter new compensation values by pressing the button for the color deadband you want to change. Then use the Next and Previous option buttons to scroll to the desired compensation.

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Contents NovaJet PRO 600e Quick Start Guide 210058-03 Rev. AAContents NovaJet PRO 600e Quick Start Unpacking your printerAssembling the stand and printer English Page NovaJet PRO 600e System Requirements Installing the ICC Color Profiles Using the control panel Setting the languageChoosing menu functions To change the languageLoading media To load roll mediaMoving the carriage Installing the cutterTo install the cutter To fill the ink reservoirs Installing the ink cartridgesFilling the ink reservoirs To install the ink cartridges Priming the ink delivery lines Page English Printing the color test Printing the prime patternTo print the color test To print the prime patternTo interpret the Prime test pattern Clogged jetsAligning the ink cartridges To perform color deadband compensationTo perform color calibration Paper axis calibration To print the Paper Axis calibration test patternTo clear cartridge recognition error Cartridge recognitionQuality Imaging Supplies