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Aligning the image transfer unit

For best print quality, make sure you align the image transfer unit after replacement or if colors print too lightly.

To align the image transfer unit:

1Make sure your printer is on.

2Press on the operator panel.

3Press until Settings appears, and then press .

4Press until Utilities Menu appears, and then press .

5Press until you see Color Alignment, and then press .

6Press to print alignment test pages. Several test pages print.

7For each alignment group on the test pages, locate the number next to the alignment pattern that comes closest to forming a perfectly straight line.

For example, in this sample group, pattern 3 comes closest to forming a straight line.

 

 

 

 

 

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4

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3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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It is helpful to write all twelve alignment values in the lines provided on the test pages before going on to step 8. You must select a value for all twelve settings.

8When you see A=10 (or other number), press until you find the number value you want to use, and then press

. A Saved message briefly appears and then the next test alignment is displayed.

If no changes are necessary, press to return to the Utilities Menu.

9After you have completed all twelve settings, Utilities Menu appears. Press . The printer returns to the Ready state.

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