Method 2
Low
density
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
2) Patch C or D of each of Y, M, C, and BK is very slightly copied.
3) Patch for each of Y, M, C, BK
The patch density is identical between patches or not reversed.
The patch density is changed gradually.
(3) Printer color balance/density check
High
density
Y
M
C
Bk
CMY
blend
I
J
K
L
M
N
O P
Q
1) The max. density section is not blurred.
Method 1
Method 2
PRINTER CALIBRATION
Low density
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
2) Patch C or D of each of Y, M, C, and BK is very slightly copied.
3) Patch for each of Y, M, C, BK
The patch density is identical between patches or not reversed.
The patch density is changed gradually.
High density
Y
M
C
Bk
CMY
blend
I
J
K
L
M
N
O P
Q
1) The max. density section is not blurred.