Adjusting the feed amount
Follow the steps below to adjust the feed amount automatically .
1. Prepare 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 .
•Setting the Roll on the Roll Holder (→P .177)
•Loading the Roll in the Printer (→P .180)
•Loading the Sheet in the Printer (→P .210)
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
•In some cases, the feed amount cannot be adjusted automatically . If so, choose Advanced Adj.
in Auto Band Adj. ( → P .48)
•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 .656)
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