
3 Calibrating the Printer
The KODAK Calibration Utility (calibration utility) allows the KODAK Photo Printer to produce the best possible color response. Printer calibration adjusts the response of the printer so that a specific data input value yields a specific color density output. When a printer is properly calibrated, it generates the correct density for each given data value.
Your KODAK Photo Printer is shipped with default factory calibration values. You should be able to set up your printer and begin printing right away without having to first calibrate the printer. However, if you are dissatisfied with your prints, follow the steps in this chapter to calibrate your printer.
Installing the Calibration Software
1.Insert the CD that came with the printer into your
The CD Browser launches automatically. If it does not,
2.Select your language.
3.Click Software.
NOTE: Before installing the software, read the Calibration Software Readme file for important information and updates about the software.
4.Click Calibration Software to start the installer.
5.Follow the
Using the Calibration Utility
Before you use the calibration utility, make sure you are familiar with how your KODAK Photo Printer operates.
Calibrate your printer whenever the color balance of prints does not look right. You may also want to calibrate your printer after it has been serviced.
Easy Cal is a
Visual Gray Balance method. Before using Easy Cal, start the calibration utility.
1.Select Start > Programs > KODAK Calibration Utility. The following dialog box appears.