C07. Color Calib. (Only Available In Designjet 2500Cp/3500Cp Printer) - HP DesignJet 2500CP Service Manual

C07. Color Calib. (Only available in DesignJet 2500CP/3500CP printer)

The purpose of this calibration is to determine a correction function to be
applied in PostScript in order to match the color reproduction of a nominal
Printer. This Calibration is necessary to improve color consistency between
different prints and different Printers. This calibration is also independent of
color accuracy or matching color from a monitor to the Printer.
Perform the Color calibration whenever:
Carriage is disassembled or replaced.
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There is a color consistency problem between prints.
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Refill Assembly is disassembled or replaced.
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Electronics Module is replaced.
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Load media before performing this test.
Perform the Color Calibration as follows:
MAKE SURE THAT THE WINDOW IS CLOSED BEFORE YOU
1 In the Calibrations submenu, scroll to C7 Color Calib." and press Enter.
Calibrations
C7 Color Calib.
2 If media is not loaded the calibration will stop and the message Load
Media" will be displayed on the front panel. Load media in order to
continue the calibration.
3 While the Calibration is being performed, the message Calibrating Color"
will be displayed on the front panel.
4 If the calibration is performed correctly, the C0700 Done" message is
displayed on the front panel.
5 If the calibration fails, the C0701 Fail" message is displayed on the
front panel.
If the calibrations fails, to resolve the problem, try one of the following:
1 If the calibration pattern is bad:
Try recovering the printheads using the front panel menu and try
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the calibration again.
If the calibration pattern is bad again, then replace the complete
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Ink Delivery System of the color that is bad.
2 Perform the Electronics Test ' page 4 6.
3 Perform the Line Sensor Test ' page 4 9.
Service Calibrations
PERFORM THIS CALIBRATION.
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