Adjusting the feed amount
Follow the steps below to adjust the feed amount automatically .
1. Load one unused sheet A4/Letter-sized or larger when Standard Adj. is selected or two when
Advanced Adj. is selected.
When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider .
•Loading and Printing on Rolls (→P .80)
•Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Paper Feed Slot (→P .85)
Note
•Always make sure the loaded paper matches the media type setting. Adjustment cannot be
completed correctly unless the setting value matches the loaded paper .
2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU .
3. Press ▲or ▼to select Adjust Printer , and then press the ►button.
4. Press ▲or ▼to select Auto Band Adj. , and then press the ►button.
5. Press ▲or ▼to select Standard Adj. or Advanced Adj. , and then press the ►button.
6. Press ▲or ▼to select Y es , and then press the OK button.
A test pattern is printed for band adjustment.
After reading the pattern, the printer automatically adjusts the feed amount and returns to online
mode.
Note
•If paper is fed automatically and no roll is loaded, select the media source and click the OK button.
•In some cases, the feed amount cannot be adjusted automatically . If so, choose Advanced Adj.
in Auto Band Adj. ( → P .49)
•If printed documents are still af fected by uneven contrast or banding in dif ferent colors at regular
intervals after this adjustment, you can adjust the feed amount during printing. ( → P .591)
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