Adjusting the feed amount
Follow the steps below to adjust the feed amount manually .
1. When using sheets, load two unused sheets A4/Letter-sized or larger .
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 Manual Band Adj , and then press the ►button.
5. Press ▲or ▼to select Y es , and then press the OK button.
T est pattern A is printed for band adjustment.
6. Examine test pattern A for band adjustment. After you determine the pattern in which streaks are
least noticeable, press ▲or ▼to choose the pattern number , and then press the OK button.
T est pattern B is printed for band adjustment.
Note
•If streaks seem least noticeable in two patterns but you cannot decide which one is better , choose an
intermediate value. For example, choose 1 1 if you cannot decide whether pattern 10 or 12 is better .
7. Examine test pattern B for band adjustment. After you determine the pattern in which streaks are
least noticeable, press ▲or ▼to choose the pattern number , and then press the OK button.
The feed amount is adjusted, and the printer goes online.
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 .594)
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