Overview; Printing The 21-Step Gray Scale - Kodak Ektascan 2180 User Manual

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Overview

The Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer can print a 21-step gray scale. This gray scale
can be used with the Kodak Process Control Densitometer. The 21-step gray scale can
also be used for manual quality assurance checks of the Processor. In most cases, the
Processor will be a Kodak X-Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS docked to the 2180 Laser Printer.

Printing the 21-Step Gray Scale

Important
The 21-step gray scale is used only for processor quality assurance. Do not attempt to
calibrate the Printer with this test pattern.
The 21-step gray scale can be printed on film by selecting "Calibration" from the "Print
Test Films" menu. To access this menu, do the following steps.
[1] Access the Control Printer menu.
[2] Press [F4] to show Other Functions.
[3] Press [F5] to Show More Functions.
[4] Press [F4] to access the Print Test Films menu.
[5] From the displayed menu, highlight the box corresponding to the "Calibration" test
film.
[6] Press [F5] to print the selected test film.
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PRINT TEST FILMS
From: Supply 2 35 x 35C
To: Receive mag Site 2
Calibration Flat Field
Cal Results SMPTE
F1 Change Supply Magazine
F2 Change Destination
F3 Previous Test Film
F4 Next Test Film
F5 Print Selected Test Film
F6 Return
Make selections and Print.
Ready
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