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Manual Bidirectional Registration

Bidirectional registration is a method to align each of the print- heads so that dot placement is accurate in both directions along the X axis (along the direction of print head travel).

The bidirectional registration pattern consists of a series of verti- cal lines. Half the pixels in this pattern are printed in one direc- tion, half of them in the other direction. When the pixels are accurately aligned, the pattern is clear. When the dots are not aligned, the pattern appears fuzzy and ill-defined.

Tip	AutoSet incorporates an automatic version of this
	calibration. Try AutoSet first before running this
	manual calibration (see “AutoSet” on page 4-2 for
	details).

There are three bidi patterns from which to choose:

◆Fine — allows 0.25 pixel adjustments

◆Medium — allows 0.5 pixel adjustments

◆Coarse — allows 1 pixel adjustments

For the most precise image reproduction, perform these calibra- tions one after the other, starting with Coarse, then Medium, then Fine.

1.Press the (Menu) key from the Front Page screen on the control panel to display the menus.

2.Press the (Menu In) key display the Calibrate Printer menu.

3.Press the key to highlight Manual Calibrations.

4.Press the (Menu In) key.

5.Press the key to highlight Manual BiDi Registration.

6.Press the (Menu In) key to select the option.

7.Press (Proceed).

The control panel displays this prompt:

Print a manual bidi registration page?

8.Press (Proceed).

9.Press the key repeatedly to highlight the Fine, Medium, or Coarse option.

Manual Calibrations

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Contents

Part Number 0706124 Rev B DisplayMaker Legacy Mach Legal notices Iii Release Date Description Revision Log DOC Canada Regulatory Statements Telecommunications Network Statement Vii About This Manual Viii ConventionsHinweis Vorsicht Table of Contents Measure Media Width Installing Ink and MediaTable of Contents Maintaining the Printer Technical SpecificationsCalibrating the Printer Xii TroubleshootingIndex Getting Started Getting Started Operating Requirements Operating RequirementsElectrical Environmental Operating Requirements Important Operating Notes Warnung Bewegliche Teile, Verletzungsgefahr Safety Warnings Unpacking and Assembly Unpacking and Assembly Parts List Stand assembly Remove the red-headed bolts Locate the assembly supports ➍ Roll the printer onto its back Tower of the support is now at the front of the pallet Unpacking and Assembly Unpacking and Assembly Unpacking and Assembly Connecting to the Print Server Power-Up Sequence What’s Next? Workflow Overview Workflow OverviewPrint server RIPs the job Server sends the image to the printer for printing Parts Overview Parts Overview Pinch rollers 12 places grip the media during Index DescriptionTransport chain not shown supports the ink sup Ink reservoir tray two places holds ink reservoir boxes Printhead carriage, printhead covers open Performance Features Ease-Of-Use Features Special Features Special Features Overview Front Navigation Keys Menu Menu Tree Using the Control Panel Overview OverviewReady Screen Front Menu Ready Status Screen Front Menu Overview Tip Front Front Front Media info, ink info screens Front Front Navigation Keys Navigation KeysKey Description Lighted menu options Menu Menu Print Settings Page Printer Options Eliminating the blank space between jobs, without Features to group separate print jobs into a singleUse the ColorSpan print server’s MediaSaver or N-Up Job. This conserves media and speeds printing by Reset All Defaults Service Tests Service Printer User Diagnostics New Carriage CalibrationsHome Head Measure Media Width Disable Media Sensor Menu Tree Menu TreeFront Calibrate Printer Configure Printer Service Printer Calibrations Service Tests Menu Tree Installing Ink and Media Installing Ink and Media Variable Mode Printing Variable Mode Printing Variable Mode Printing Ink System Overview Ink System Overview Ink System Overview Ink type and ink number labels Printhead Handling Tips To clean a printhead with jet-outs, see Cleaning InkJets on Press the Proceed key Selecting a Print ModeSix-color ink sets Four-color ink sets Ink Type Suffix Selecting a Print ModePrinthead Positions Ink Colors Press to continue Press the and keys to select the color map you will use Switching Between Ink Sets Switching Between Ink Sets Switching Between Ink Sets Installing Ink for the First Time in a New Printer Placing the drain bottle Installing Ink for the First Time in a New Printer This will allow air to escape from the supply tube Install the printhead into the carriage Installing Ink for the First Time in a New Printer Replacing Ink System Components Replacing Ink System Components Replacing an Ink Reservoir During Printing Hot Swapping Press the Carriage button Install the new printhead into the carriage Replacing An Ink Tube Replacing Ink System Components 13. Connecting the ink tube to the reservoir Necting it to a printhead. Attempting to print with an Head to fail. This condition may be recoverable byIf the ink does not begin flowing, try disconnecting Reconnecting the ink tube to the ink reservoir Tip For best results, use genuine ColorSpan media Loading Media Media edges to a reference mark on the platen Load and secure the other collet against end of media rollPrinter automatically locates the right and left Edges of the media, so it is not necessary to align Press the key to proceed Control panel asks whether you want to use the takeup system Or other graphic arts tape can be slipped over Width when attached to the takeup spool. EnsureHas some media on it will change the weight If necessary, a cardboard core from a roll of masking Loading Media Loading Media Relative Humidity Printer Action Cutting and Unloading Media Cutting and Unloading Media Calibrating the Printer Calibrating the Printer AutoSet Manual Calibrations Manual Calibrations Following prompt appears Inch/12-inch Calibration Adjust the media feed advance using the control panel Select a pattern and press the key to proceed Fine Medium Coarse Cancel CalibrationExamine the patterns with a high-power mangifier Double Lines Calibration Details AutoSet incorporates an automatic version of thisCalibration. Try AutoSet first before running this Manual calibration see AutoSet on page 4-2 for Printer prints the calibration pattern you selected Repeat steps 12 through 14 for each of the twelve heads Press the and keys to select a pattern, then press the key Press the key 19. Head-to-Head Registration patterns Repeat steps 15 through 17 for each of the Y patterns Repeat steps 10 through 12 for each of the heads Ink Jets on page 5-3. Autodetected missing jets For best results, before performing this procedureClean the printhead jets as described in Cleaning Sometimes can be recovered by carefully wiping 21. Sample jet mapping pattern Press and to select a head number, then press Proceed Report Individual Bad Jets View Current Bad Jets When you are finished reporting bad jets, pressClear Individual Bad Jets Press Repeat steps 7 through Clear All Bad JetsPress Jet Status Lines Zero Registration Data Auto Calibrations Auto Calibrations AutoTune Quality Check ModeAutoTune Calibration Summary CP Codes Jets Unfixed Printer’s dryer with heat to ensure complete drying LinearizationFor best results, be sure that the linearization Patches are dry before taking readings. Use Linearization Maintaining the Printer Maintaining the Printer Interval Daily Interval When printing interval warning appearsMaintenance Schedule Action Cleaning Ink Jets Cleaning Ink JetsMaintenance interval daily Cleaning Ink Jets Cleaning the Service Station Boots Wipers Cleaning the Service Station Printing Prime Bars Maintenance interval as neededPrinting Prime Bars Manual Priming Manual Priming Manual Priming Cleaning the Top Cover Cleaning the Top Cover Purging the Printheads Purging the Printheads Purging the Printheads Encoder and rail Cleaning the Encoder Cleaning the Carriage Rail Maintenance interval at Maintenance Clock Alarm Technical Specifications Technical Specifications General Specifications Specifications Print Modes Mode Color Set Print Speed ResolutionPerformance Supplies and Accessories Supplies and Accessories Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checklist Does the printer’s power come ON? Troubleshooting Checklist Diagnostics Diagnostics Table B-1. Actions and Warnings Code, Message Cause RecoveryDiagnostics PC Printing Calibrations MS Media Sensing SC System Calibrations SS Service StationPD Primer Door PG Purge WP White Point VN VideoNet Banding BandingStitch Banding Edge Banding Banding Texture Banding Swath Edge Banding Page Index-1 Index Index-2 Index-3 Dryer 1-21,2-13,3-31 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6