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    Examine test pattern A for adjustment. Determine the
    pattern in which banding is least noticeable.
    Note
    •If banding seems least noticeable in two patterns but you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediatevalue.For example, choose 11 if you cannot decide whether pattern 10 or 12 is better.9
    Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select the pattern number you have decided, and then press the  OK button.
    Test pattern B is printed for adjustment.
    Note
    •If you printed test pattern A on a sheet, follow the instructions on the Display Screen and use another sheet of thesame type of paper.Additionally, after test pattern B is printed, follow the instructions on the Display Screen and remove the sheet.10
    Examine test pattern B for adjustment. Determine the pattern in which banding is least noticeable.
    11
    Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select the pattern number you have decided, and then press the  OK button.
    The adjustment value is now registered, and adjustment is complete.
    Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount
    Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount
    If the contrast is uneven or banding in different colors appears at 50 mm (2.0 in) intervals in printed documents, try
    executing  Adj. Fine Feed  during printing to fine-tune the feed amount.
    Note
    •The Adj. Fine Feed menu is only displayed during printing.Additionally, it is displayed when you have selected Automatic or Print Quality in Adj. Priority in Feed Priority. (See "Menu Settings.")→P.648•Always execute Adj. Quality before Adj. Fine Feed.Once you execute Adj. Quality, the Adj. Fine Feed value will revert to 0. (See "Automatic Banding Adjustment.")→P.738 (See "Manual Banding Adjustment.")→P.739
    Perform adjustment as follows.
    1
     
    On the  Tab Selection screen  of the Control Panel, press  ◀ or  ▶ to se-
    lect the Settings/Adj. tab (
    ).
    Note
    •If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.2
    Press the  OK button.
    The  Set./Adj. Menu  is displayed.
      
    iPF6400                                                                                                                                                                                Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed AmountUser's Guide                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
      
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    Press ▲ or  ▼ to select  Adj. Fine Feed , and then press the  OK button.
    4
    Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select a setting value in the range -5 to 5, and then press the  OK button.
    At this time, if banding in dark colors appears, select a setting value in the range 1 to 5, and if banding in light colors appears, select a setting value in the range -1 to -5.
    Adjusting Line Length
    Adjusting Line Length
    To ensure that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length, use 
    Adjust Length to adjust the amount
    that paper is advanced.
    There are two options in  Adjust Length : AdjustmentPrint  and Change Settings .
    •
    AdjustmentPrint
    After a test pattern is printed, you will measure the discrepancy based on the results of printing.
    •
    Change Settings
    No test pattern is printed. Instead, you will measure a document already printed to determine the discrepancy.
    Additionally, two modes are available in both  AdjustmentPrint and Change Settings  : A:High  or B:Standard/Draft .
    Choose the mode that suits your particular printing application.
    •
    A:High
    This setting is applied when  Highest quality or High  is selected in  Print Quality in the printer driver.
    •
    B:Standard/Draft
    This setting is applied when  Standard or Fast  is selected in  Print Quality in the printer driver.
    Note
    •We recommend executing the adjustment if you have changed the paper type or paper size.•Always check the Adj. Priority values before using Adjust Length.  (See "Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method.")→P.737Paper to PrepareWhen Using Rolls
    •
    An unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in) wide
    •
    High-precision rulerWhen Using Sheets
    •
    One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size
    •
    High-precision ruler
    Perform adjustment as follows.
    1
    Load the paper.
    •
    Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder→P.531
    •
    Loading Rolls in the Printer→P.534
    •
    Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot→P.554
    Important•Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified. Adjustment cannot be completed correctlyunless the loaded paper matches the settings.2
     
    On the  Tab Selection screen  of the Control Panel, press  ◀ or  ▶ to se-
    lect the Settings/Adj. tab (
    ).
     
    Adjusting Line Length                                                                                                                                                                                                       iPF6400                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         User's Guide
      
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    							Note
    •If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.3
    Press the OK button.
    The  Set./Adj. Menu  is displayed.
    4
    Press ▲ or  ▼ to select  Adjust Printer , and then press the  OK button.
    5
    Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Feed Priority , and then press the  OK button.
    6
    Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Adjust Length , and then press the  OK button.
    7
     
    Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  AdjustmentPrint  or Change Settings , and
    then press the  OK button.
    When you select  AdjustmentPrint , a test pattern is printed for you to
    measure the scale and calculate the discrepancy. The scale bar prints
    Millimeter  in 50 mm increments and  Inch in 1-inch increments.
    Note
    •A test pattern is printed in black when you choose A:High or in magenta if you choose B:Standard/Draft.•To cancel printing the test pattern for adjustment, hold down the Stop button. When "Stop printing?" is displayed,press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button.8
    Press  ▲ or  ▼ to enter the amount of discrepancy, and then press the  OK button.
    If the scale is shorter than the actual size, use a positive setting value. If it is longer, use a negative value.
    The feed amount can be adjusted in 0.02% increments.
    Adjusting Color on the Trailing Edge of Sheets
    Adjusting Color on the Trailing Edge of Sheets
    If printed sheets are affected by banding in different colors by the trailing edge (about 20–30 mm (0.8–1.2 in) from the
    edge), try adjusting the feed amount of the trailing edge of sheets.
    Important•This adjustment is only possible when feeding paper from the Top Paper Feed Slot that can be set up with a margin on thetrailing edge of 3 mm (0.12 in). Paper that does not allow a margin of 3 mm on the trailing edge is automatically ejected, andthe adjustment is not available.
    Note
    •We recommend using the type of paper you use most often for adjustment.•For banding in different colors over the entire printed area of sheets or rolls (not only at the trailing edge of sheets), try adjust-ing the overall feed amount.  (See "Automatic Banding Adjustment.")→P.738Items to PrepareSheetsOne sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size
    Perform adjustment as follows.
    1
    Load the paper.
    •
    Loading Sheets in the Feed Slot→P.554
     
    iPF6400                                                                                                                                                                 Adjusting Color on the Trailing Edge of SheetsUser's Guide                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
      
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    							Important•Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified in the settings. Adjustment cannot be com-pleted correctly unless the loaded paper matches the settings.2
     
    On the  Tab Selection screen  of the Control Panel, press  ◀ or  ▶ to se-
    lect the Settings/Adj. tab (
    ).
    Note
    •If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.3
    Press the  OK button.
    The  Set./Adj. Menu  is displayed.
    4
    Press ▲ or  ▼ to select  Adjust Printer , and then press the  OK button.
    5
    Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Adj Far Ed Feed , and then press the  OK button.
    6
     
    Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  Yes, and then press the  OK
    button.
    A test pattern is printed for adjustment.
    C1  is displayed on the Control Panel.
    7
    Examine test pattern  C1. Determine the pattern in which banding is least noticeable. Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select
    this pattern number, and then press the  OK button.
    C2  is displayed on the Control Panel.
    8
    Examine test pattern  C2. Again, determine the pattern in which banding is least noticeable. Press  ▲ or  ▼ to
    select this pattern number, and then press the  OK button.
    The adjustment value is now registered, and adjustment is complete.
    Note
    •If streaks seem least noticeable in two patterns but you can-not decide which one is better, choose an intermediate val-ue. For example, choose 17 if you cannot decide whetherpattern 16 or 18 is better. 
    Adjusting the Vacuum Strength
    Adjusting the Vacuum Strength
    When printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily, if the Printhead rubs against paper, adjust-
    ing the level of suction against paper on the Platen may improve results.
    Important•Paper rubbing against or becoming caught on the Printhead may jam or result in printed documents that are soiled.
     
     
    Adjusting the Vacuum Strength                                                                                                                                                                                        iPF6400                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         User's Guide
      
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    On the  Tab Selection screen  of the Control Panel, press  ◀ or  ▶ to se-
    lect the Paper tab (
    ).Note
    •If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.2
    Press the  OK button.
    The  Paper Menu  is displayed.
    3
    Press ▲ or  ▼ to select  Paper Details , and then press the  OK button.
    4
    Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the  OK button.
    Note
    •When VacuumStrngth is set to Automatic, the setting value selected forthe previous print job is displayed (to the right of Automatic) once youselect the type of paper currently supplied.However, the value is cleared when the printer is turned off or the paperis replaced. 5
    Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select  VacuumStrngth , and then press the  OK button.
    6
    Press  ▲ or  ▼ to select the desired setting value, and then press the  OK button.
     
    iPF6400                                                                                                                                                                                        Adjusting the Vacuum StrengthUser's Guide                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
      
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    							iPF6400 User's Guide
    Basic Printing Workflow 19
    Enhanced Printing Options35
    Windows Software173
    Mac OS X Software359
    Handling and Use of Paper523
    Control Panel629
    Printer Parts 663
    Network Setting673
    Print Job Management707
    Adjustments for Better Print Quality 727
     
    Color Management
     
    Monitor Matching ............................................................................ 748
    Color Calibration ............................................................................. 754
    Color Calibration Management Console (Windows) ...................... 765
    Color Calibration Management Console (Mac OS X) ..................... 802
    Maintenance and Consumables835
    Troubleshooting 877
    Error Message 911
    Specifications933
    Appendix 939
       
    Color Management
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    							Monitor Matching
    Monitor Matching
    Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors .................................................................................................................. 748
    Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows) ..................................................................................... 749
    Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) ................................................................................... 751
    Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors
    Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors
    Adjusting the colors printed so that they more closely match the colors displayed on the monitor is called "monitor
    matching." Using this mode requires adjustment or configuration of the settings of your monitor, the source application,
    the file for printing, and the printer driver.
    Important•Monitor matching may not be applied, or these settings may not be configurable or adjustable, depending on your monitorand the source application.Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors                                                                                                                                                                          iPF6400                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         User's Guide
      
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    							Note
    •Printing in exactly the same colors as displayed on the monitor may not be possible due to differences in the monitor andprinter color gamuts.•Calibrating your monitor requires a measuring device.•Because colors appear different under sunlight at different times of day, we recommend following this procedure in a room notexposed to sunlight.•
    Monitor Matching
    The sequence in monitor matching is as follows.
    1
    Calibrate the printer.
    Calibration improves color consistency by compensating for slight differences in how color appears due to indi-
    vidual variation among printheads or conditions in various printing environments.  (See " Color Calibration Using the Printer Sensor .")
    →P.758
    2
    Calibrate the monitor.
    i1-Display and similar measurement devices are commonly used.
    Set  white point  to 6500K  or 5000K , Gamma  to 2.2 , and  brightness  to 120 cd .
    The exact procedure varies depending on your monitor and measurement device.
    3
    Open the file to print and configure settings in the source application.
    Display the file in the sRGB or Adobe RGB color space. Configure settings to prevent color conversion by the application.
    In Photoshop CS3, for example, select  Color Management in the Print dialog box, and then select  No Color
    Management  in Color Handling .
    4
    Configure and adjust printer driver settings.
    Select  Monitor Matching  using the Matching Method , and then select the  Monitor White Point  that you set
    up in monitor calibration.
    In  Color Space , select the color space used when displaying the file in the source application.
    Note
    •To print multiple times using the same value, we recommend opening the Printer Driver dialog box from the Systemmenu and configuring the appropriate settings.  (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating Sys-tem Menu (Windows).")→P.183
    For instructions on configuring printer driver settings for monitor matching, refer to the following topic, as appropriate
    for your computer and operating system.
    •
    Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows)→P.749
    •
    Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X)→P.751
    Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows)
    Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows)
    By calibrating your monitor and configuring settings in the source application in advance, you can complete settings to
    print in colors that are as close as possible to the colors displayed on the monitor.
    Important•Before using this feature, you must calibrate the monitor and configure settings in the source application. (See "Printing Im-ages to Match Monitor Colors→P.748")1
    Choose  Print in the application menu.
    2
    Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See " Accessing the Printer
    Driver Dialog Box from Applications 
    →P.181 ")
    iPF6400                                                                                                                                                        Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows)User's Guide                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
      
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    Make sure the  Main sheet is displayed.
    4
    In the AMedia Type  list, select the type of paper that is loaded (for example,  Canon Premium Glossy Paper
    2 280 ).
    5
     
    Click DAdvanced Settings  to switch the print mode.
    6
    In FPrint Quality , click High.
    7
    Click  Color  in the GColor Mode  list.
    8
    ClickHColor Settings  to display the Color Settings  dialog box.
      
    Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows)                                                                                                                                                        iPF6400                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         User's Guide
      
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