Solve Specific Quality Problems; Zebra Banding - Canon Colorado M Series Operation Manual

Solve specific quality problems

Before you try to solve specific quality problems, make sure you have already checked and tried
the general workflow for maintaining and improving quality.
For more information, see
NOTE
Note that only advanced users or application specialists should edit media profiles or tune the
media settings to solve specific quality problems. When in doubt contact your local support
organization.

Zebra banding

Introduction
There is a difference between zebra banding in gloss versus matte print modes:
Matte print modes which show zebra bands may show slight gloss differences if you look under
an angle over the swaths.
Gloss print modes might additionally show slight color differences over the swaths. For both: the
effects will be reduced when a slower (more passes) print mode will be used.
Problem description
Zebra banding in all print modes.
Zebra banding in Glossy modes.
After you finish
When the problem is not solved, contact your application specialist or local Service
representative.
General workflow for improving quality on page
Action
• Use the default print surface temperature.
Select a print mode on page
See
• Perform carriage and media calibration. See
Calibrate the printhead carriage on page 257
Calibrate the media on page
and
• Use a print mode with more passes.
• Set [Print direction] to monodirectional.
• Try a different media type (faster spreading)
or a slower print mode. See
dia settings on page
Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting and support
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