Adjusting the feed amount
Follow these steps to adjust the scale for better accuracy .
1. When using sheets, load one unused sheet A4/Letter-sized or larger .
When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider .
•Loading Rolls on the Roll Paper Holder (→P .1 16)
•Loading Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit (→P .1 19)
•Loading Sheets Manually (→P .156)
Note
•When loading paper , specify the correct paper type. When the paper type is not specied, the
printing quality may be af fected without the correct adjustment of the feeding.
•W e recommend using the type of paper you use most often for feed amount adjustment.
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 Adjust Length , and then press the ►button.
5. Press ▲or ▼to select Y es , and then press the OK button.
A test pattern is printed for adjustment based on the amount of paper stretching or shrinkage.
The scale bar shows “Millimeter” in 50 mm units and “Inch” in 1 inch units.
6. Measure the length of the adjustment pattern. Calculate the dif ference between the measured
length and actual length. Enter it as a percentage and press the OK button.
Y ou can adjust the value in 0.02% increments. Press ▲to increase the value and ▼to decrease
it.
If the scale is printed shorter than actual size, set the value toward the positive side; if it is printed
longer , set the value toward the negative side.
Note
•Y ou can also specify the adjustment value by selecting Paper Details →Adjust. Setting .
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