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- Page 1 - QG No. 07 - Quick Guide IQ-501 * This guide assumes that UK-301 is not mounted on this Ver. 01.00 system. Table of Contents Introduction Pre-printing Adjustment Functions In-printing Adjustment Functions Troubleshooting Others...
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Page 2: Image Position
Introduction 1-1. What Is IQ-501? IQ-501 is a "quality optimization unit" that can automate adjusting of the image position and image quality. IQ-501 is equipped with 3 sensors. ・ Spectrophotometer Scanner 1 ・ Scanner 1 ・ Scanner 2 Spectrophotometer <Spectrophotometer>... - Page 3 Pre-printing Adjustment Functions 2-1. Pre-printing Adjustment Functions The initial quality for printing can be ensured by properly using each adjustment function on the control panel of the machine. Image position adjustment function Use [AutoMeasure] in [Both Sides]. [AutoMeasure] Performed at the desired time(s): Section 2-2 Charts are printed, and measurement and adjustment are performed automatically.
- Page 4 Pre-printing Adjustment Functions 2-2. Automatically Adjusting the Image Position ([AutoMeasure] Adjustment) On the [AutoMeasure] screen, you can collectively adjust various items related to the image position for each tray. [MACHINE] screen - [Both Sides] - [AutoMeasure] Paper feed direction <Automatically adjustable items: All paper sizes Only for paper with length 900 mm or less>...
- Page 5 Pre-printing Adjustment Functions <Recommended adjustment procedure> Automatic measurement Compare the paper edges with the crop Multiple items are automatically adjusted mark positions on the at once using the adjustment chart. chart, and calculate the adjustment values to Up to 20 charts can be printed out. place the crop marks in The average value is used, so accuracy is the correct positions.
- Page 6 Pre-printing Adjustment Functions 2-3. Automatically Adjusting the Image Quality ([Package Color Auto Adj.]) On the [Package Color Auto Adj.] screen, you can automatically make various adjustments of the image quality at once. [MACHINE] screen - [Adjustment] - [Quality Adj.] - [Package Color Auto Adj.] <Automatically adjustable items and standard time / number of sheets>...
- Page 7 Pre-printing Adjustment Functions <Adjustment procedure> Checking and setting paper information Check the paper information for <Maximum density adjustment> and <Adjustment>. If necessary, replace the paper in the tray and change the setting in [Paper Setting]. Checking and setting [Initial Setting] Change the setting as needed.
- Page 8 Pre-printing Adjustment Functions 2-5. Mastering Adjustments (Advanced Level) There are convenient settings to automatically adjust the image position and image quality. ◆ Periodical Both Sides Adjustment setting (Image position: [AutoMeasure] adjustment) [AutoMeasure] is automatically performed for each specified adjustment interval (number of sheets).
- Page 9 Pre-printing Adjustment Functions 2-6. Summary This section describes the pre-printing adjustment recommended for the particular times shown below: ◆ After power-on in the morning 07-040 Perform [Package Color Auto Adj.]. If [Auto Run] is turned on, this function is performed automatically, which prevents forgetting to make adjustments.
- Page 10 In-printing Adjustment Functions 3-1. In-printing Feedback Adjustment Function -1 ([Auto Image Adjustment]) [Auto Image Adjustment] is a function used to arrange crop marks and gradation patches in the trim margins concerning the image position and image quality (gradation), and feed back and correct a deviation that occurs during printing.
- Page 11 In-printing Adjustment Functions 3-3. In-printing Adjustment Functions The in-printing adjustment functions are as follows: ◆ Adjustment of image position and image quality You can select a combination of [Periodical Both Sides Adj.] and [Color Density Control (during job operation)] or [Auto Image Adjustment]. Example of Auto Image Adjustment Example of Periodical Both Sides Adjustment and Color Density Control...
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Page 12: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 4-1. Troubleshooting for Image Position ◆ Basic troubleshooting If you are concerned about the image position, consider implementing the following measures. Procedure Description First make adjustments, and check whether Step-1 Perform [AutoMeasure]. the problem can be solved. If the information registered in Paper Setting Step-2 Use Image Shift (Image). - Page 13 Troubleshooting 4-2. Troubleshooting for Image Quality ◆ Basic troubleshooting If you are concerned about image quality, first perform [Package Color Auto Adj]. ◆ Image diagnosis If white spots or streaks appear on the image, it is recommended that [Image Diagnosis] is performed.
- Page 14 IQ-501 has other useful functions besides the automatic adjustment/correction functions. ◆ Creation of printer profile You can use the spectrophotometer and scanners installed in the IQ-501 to create a printer profile. The printer profile is one of the items used for color conversion from RGB to CMYK.
- Page 15 Others ◆ Color validation You can use the spectrophotometer installed in the IQ-501 to check whether the print tint meets the industry standard (Europe, Japan, and U.S.A.). Please use this information to confirm the need for maintenance. <Guideline for the industry standard (tolerance)>...
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