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 Rolls on the Roll Holder (→P.119)

Loading Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit (→P.121)

Loading the Roll in the Printer (→P.122)

Loading Sheets Manually (→P.151)

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 Yes, and then press the OK button. Test 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.

Test 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 11 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 affected by uneven contrast or banding in different colors at regular intervals after this adjustment, you can adjust the feed amount during printing. (→P.582)

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Canon 3175B002 user manual Follow the steps below to adjust the feed amount manually