Scheduling Calibration - EFI KM-C1530 Color Manual

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2-4 Color Calibration
Output profiles and calibration sets
Output profiles and calibration sets define desired calibration results. One or more
output profiles and calibration sets are provided with the Fiery X3e. When you
calibrate the Fiery X3e, select the calibration set that corresponds to the typical
printing jobs at your site. This same calibration set can be associated with one or more
output profiles. For more information on output profiles, see page 1-11.

Scheduling calibration

In general, you should calibrate the Fiery X3e at least once a day, depending on the
volume of print jobs. If it is very important to maintain consistent color, or if the
copier is subject to wide fluctuations in temperature or humidity, calibrate every few
hours. For the optimal performance, calibrate whenever there is a noticeable change in
print quality.
If you need to split a print job into two or more batches to be printed at different
times, it is especially important to calibrate before printing each batch. You should
also calibrate the Fiery X3e after copier maintenance. However, because the copier may
be less stable immediately after maintenance, wait until you have printed
approximately 50 pages before you calibrate.
Because printed output from the copier is very sensitive to changes in
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temperature and humidity, the copier should not be installed near a window or in
direct sunlight, or near a heater or air conditioner. Paper is sensitive to climate changes
as well. It should be stored in a cool, dry, stable environment, and reams should remain
sealed until they are needed.
To monitor print quality, print the following color reference pages:
• Color Charts from the Control Panel (see the Configuration Guide)
• Color Charts from Command WorkStation (see the Job Management Guide)
• color reference pages included with the user software (see the User Software
Installation Guide )