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Confidential 4.5.4 Grid 2 ESS
Prints the ESS built-in grid pattern.
When a PQ problem occurs, this test isolates the trouble to the printer or other causes by comparing 
the print with the sample chart.
Check result: NG (Check the print process and PWBA ESS.) OK (Check the network, cable, PC, etc.)
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Confidential 4.5.5 Cyan 20% ESS
Outputs the cyan 20% density solid pattern on the whole area of an A4 sheet.
When a PQ problem occurs, this test isolates the problem to the cyan toner or other color toners by 
comparing the print with the sample chart.
Check result: NG (Check the cyan toner.)   OK (Check other color toners.)
4.5.6 Magenta 20% ESS
Outputs the magenta 20% density solid pattern on the whole area of an A4 sheet.
When a PQ problem occurs, this test isolates the problem to the magenta toner or other color toners by 
comparing the print with the sample chart.
Check result: NG (Check the magenta toner.)   OK (Check other color toners.)
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Confidential 4.5.7 Yellow 20% ESS
Outputs the yellow 20% density solid pattern on the whole area of an A4 sheet.
When a PQ problem occurs, this test isolates the problem to the yellow toner or other color toners by 
comparing the print with the sample chart.
Check result: NG (Check the yellow toner.)   OK (Check other color toners.)
4.5.8 Black 20% ESS
Outputs the black 20% density solid pattern on the whole area of an A4 sheet.
When a PQ problem occurs, this test isolates the problem to the black toner or other color toners by 
comparing the print with the sample chart.
Check result: NG (Check the black toner.)   OK (Check other color toners.)
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Confidential 4.5.9 CMY 20% ESS
Outputs C/M/Y 20% density solid pattern on the whole area of an A4 sheet.
When a PQ problem occurs, this test isolates the problem to the imbalance of C/M/Y toners or the black 
toner by comparing the print with the sample chart.
Check result: NG (Check the yellow, magenta, and cyan toners.)   OK (Check the black toner.)
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Confidential 4.5.10 Gradation ESS
Outputs the gradation pattern of 2 to 100% density on an A4 sheet for each of the four colors.
When a PQ problem occurs, this test isolates the problem to the print process or PWBA ESS by com-
paring the sample chart with the print.
Check result: NG (Check the print process.)   OK (Check the PWBA ESS.)
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Confidential 4.5.11 Toner Pallet 
Outputs the 100% density color pattern of C/M/Y/K. 
When a PQ problem occurs, this test isolates the problem to the toner or otherwise by comparing the 
sample chart with the print.
Check result: NG (Check the toner.)   OK (Check the print job or print data.)
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Confidential 4.5.12 Stain Check
Allows you to check the print for any regular lines or toner spots when encountering PQ problems.
From the interval of regular lines or spots, you can determine the parts that have caused the problem.
Page 1 to 4: Outputs the scale patterns in vertical and horizontal directions for evaluating regularity and 
intervals.
Page 5: Outputs the correspondence between interval and faulty component.
4.6 Parameter
Page 1 Page 2
Page 3 Page 4
Page 5
Wsb02027KA
13
Wsb02028KA
13
Wsb02029KA
13
Wsb02030KA
13
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Confidential This function reads/writes the following parameters stored in the printer.
4.6.1 Executing Parameter (Registration Adjustment)
1) Turn off the power.
2) Turn on the power while holding down S and T keys.
3) Release the fingers from these keys when the CE Mode and Password is displayed.
4) Press T key twice and press OK key.
5) The CE Mode and ESS Diag are displayed. (Entered the Diag. mode.)
6) Press T to select Parameter, and then press OK key.
7) Press S and T key to select the Adjustment item, and then press OK key. 
The current registration adjustment value is displayed.(The value is changed with S and T 
key.) 
8) Press OK key to execute the setting.
To exit the test or to returning to one step higher menu, press STOP key.
Print the parameter list using the Print function of Parameter Menu in diagnosis before 
changing the value of the registration.Item Range Description
Slow Scan K to P
-128 to 127Sets the registration in the paper feeding 
direction.
Slow Scan 600 M,Y,C
First Scan K to M,Y or C -128 to 127
Sets the registration in the scanning direc-
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Fast Scan K to M, Y, C
Fast Scan 2 K to M, Y, C
Fast Scan SSI, Tray1, Tray2, Duplex
Shifts the print area in this direction 
by reducing the value.
Shifts the print area in this direction 
by reducing the value.
Shifts the print area in this direction 
by increasing the value.Shifts the print area in this direction 
by increasing the value.
Slow Scan K to P
Slow Scan 600 M, Y, C
Image Side
Default 
ValueDefault
Value
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Confidential 4.6.2 Executing Parameter (Life Counter)
1) Turn off the power.
2) Turn on the power while holding down S and T keys.
3) Release the fingers from these keys when the CE Mode and Password is displayed.
4) Press T key twice and press OK key.
5) The CE Mode and ESS Diag are displayed. (Entered the Diag. mode.)
6) Press T to select Parameter, and then press OK key.
7) Press S and T key to select the Life Counter item, and then press OK key .
8) Press OK key to execute the setting.
The current life counter value is displayed.
To exit the test or to returning to one step higher menu, press STOP key.
- Reference Counter Values
These counter values are reference only. Do not use as the official value.
Counter Name Value of life warning
Life Y Toner Std.:1000/High:2500
Life M Toner Std.:1000/High:2500
Life C Toner Std.:1000/High:2500
Life K Toner Std.:1000/High:3000
Life Fuser Unit 50000
Life Printer 100000
Life DTB (Transfer Belt) -
Life Y Waste Toner  -
Life M Waste Toner -
Life C Waste Toner  -
Life K Waste Toner -
Life Y Drum 24000
Life M Drum 24000
Life C Drum 24000
Life K Drum 24000
Life Drum Xero -
Life Drum Deve K -
Life SSI Sheet -
Life Tray 1 Sheet -
Life Tray 2 Sheet -
Life Duplex Sheet -
Life Custom In -
Life Custom Out -