Auto Adjustment - Sharp MX-5500N Installation Manual

3) Set the color patch image (adjustment pattern) paper printed in
procedure 2) on the document table.
Place the printed color patch image (adjustment pattern) paper
so that the thin lines on the paper are on the left side. At this
time, place 5 sheets of white paper on the printed color patch
image (adjustment pattern) paper.
4) Press [FACTORY] key, and press [EXECUTE] key.
SIMULATION NO.46-24
TEST
ENGINE HALFTONE AUTO ADJUSTMENT
PLEASE SELECT THE MODE (FACTORY) OR (SERVICE) AND PLACE
THE PRINTED TEST PATCH ON DOCUMENT GLASS THEN PRESS [EXECUTE].
,
*LIGHT AREA AT LEFT SIDE ON DOCUMENT GLASS.
FACTORY SERVICE
The copy color balance adjustment is automatically executed
and prints the color balance check patch image.
5) Press [OK] key.
SIMULATION NO. 46-24
TEST
ENGINE HALFTONE AUTO ADJUSTMENT
CONFIRM THE ADJUSTED PATCH AND PRESS [OK] TO REGISTER THIS PATCH DATA
,PRESS [REPEAT] TO CONTINUE THIS PROCEDURE.
Note:
Do not cancel the simulation until "PLEASE QUIT THIS
MODE" is displayed.
SIMULATION NO. 46-24
TEST
ENGINE HALFTONE AUTO ADJUSTMENT
COMPLETED THIS PROCEDURE.
PLEASE QUIT THIS MODE.
CLOSE
EXECUTE
CLOSE
REPEAT OK
CLOSE
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6) Check the color balance and density.
Check to insure that the printed color balance check patch
image is within the following specifications.
Low density
Y
M
C
Bk
A B C D E F
Patch A of each of Y, M,
C, and BK are not copied.
2) Patch C or D of each of Y, C, M,
and BK is very slightly copied.
3) Patch for each of C, M, Y, BK
The patch density is identical between patches or not reversed.
The patch density is changed gradually.
The print density must be changed gradually from the lighter
level to the darker level. The density changing direction must
not be reversed.
The density level of each color must be almost at the same
level.
Patch B may not be copied.
Patch A must not be copied.
(2) Printer color balance adjustment

(Auto adjustment)

a. Note for execution of the color balance adjustment (Auto
adjustment)
• The copy color balance adjustment must have been completed
properly.
• Be sure to use the specified paper for color.
b. Adjustment procedure
1) Enter the SIM 67-24 mode.
SIMULATION NO.67-24
TEST
PRINTER ENGINE HALFTONE AUTO ADJUSTMENT MODE
PRESS [EXECUTE] TO PROCON EXECUTION AND PRINT THE TEST PATCH.
(PLEASE USE SPECIFIED TYPE OF A3 OR 11"
2) Press [EXECUTE] key. (A3 or 11" x 17" paper is automatically
selected.)
The color patch image (adjustment pattern) is printed out.
Fig. 1 PG image
High density
G H I J K L M N O Max
1) The max. density
section is not blurred.
CLOSE
17" SIZE PAPER
FOR THIS ADJUSTMENT)
EXECUTE