4 Select TEST PRINT by pressing the F or f button, then press the EXEC button.
Nine identical images of the position selected in step 2 are printed on a sheet of paper as a test print. Each image has a different color balance.
6 Display the values of BAL X and BAL Y corresponding to the ones of the image selected in step 5 by using the G or g button.
Example: When the color balance (55 & 45) of the image printed on the bottom left is the best:
Display 55 for BAL X and 45 for BAL Y by pressing the G or g button.
The color balance of the printed image has been adjusted to the values selected in step 5.
Adjustment
Indicates the color balance of the images printed in the left column. (From the top, 45 & 45,
45 & 50, 45 & 55)
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To readjust the color balance
When the desired color balance cannot be obtained in step 5, readjust the color balance.
You can also perform fine adjustment following the same operation procedures.
1 Display the values of BAL X and BAL Y of the image which is the most appropriate among nine images.
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In this case, you can perform either fine adjustment or a rough adjustment by changing the value of
BAL STEP.
5 Select the image which has the best color balance among the nine images.
If you want to change the color balance after you see the printout, adjust the color balance again, referring to “To readjust the color balance” on page 50.
50 Adjusting the Color and Picture Quality