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(b)Enter adjustment mode [05]. Increase the values for codes [532 to 534] to adjust the background peak of range correction and lighten the copy image.
(Increase the number of pixels to be identified as "white" by range correction.)
•The code to use varies, according to original mode (Text/Photo, Photo or Text). Adjust the value for the [05] code corresponding to the condition for which you would like to improve the image quality and increase the current value by 10 to 30.
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After adjusting the background peak, copy and check the copy image quality.
If further image quality adjustments are still necessary, use the next procedure.
(5) Enter adjustment mode [05]. Change the values for codes [590 to 592] to adjust the gamma curve balance of the low- and
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*Set the value in increments of approximately 20, while checking the copy image until the optimum value is obtained.
*Since the subcode varies, according to the area for which the density is adjusted, refer to the table below and set the appropriate subcode. Remember that mainly adjusting the low- or
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Cautions after the completion of the adjustment
The adjustment may possibly cause text handwritten with a pencil or light text to become illegible on the copy. Therefore, carefully perform the adjustment, while checking the copy image.
Remarks
Enter the value within the recommended value range mentioned in the procedures. Otherwise, it may cause a loss in copier performance, including degradation in the image quality and reduction in the life of the consumables.