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10.Change the slide bar values of gamma, hue, brightness, 
and saturation to adjust the color.
Use primary colors of ink
Select this to adjusts the settings to the standard hues 
for the printer.
         
The Gamma slide bar adjusts total brightness.
The Hue/Brightness slide bar adjusts output color.
Use the printer color buttons to switch to a different color.
Brightness
For Brighter color, slide the Gamma bar to the left.
Hue
Adjustments are made relative to positions on the color 
wheel.
Move forward = + (counter-clockwise)
Move backward = - (clockwise)
Hue Toner printing
R (Red) 50% yellow and 50% 
magenta
Y (Yellow) 100% yellow
G (Green) 50% cyan and 50% yellow
C (Cyan) 100% cyan
B (Blue) 50% magenta and 50% 
cyan
M (Magenta) 100% magenta
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Example: adjust the Y (yellow) slide bar:
Move forward = + (counter-clockwise), the color 
becomes more green.
Move backward = - (clockwise), the color becomes 
more red.
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11.Click Test Print.
12.The Adjustment Confirmation Sample prints.
13.If the sample meets your requirements, click Set.
If the sample does not meet your requirements, repeat 
Steps 10 - 12 until your requirements are met.  Then, 
click Set.
14.Click Save.
15.Enter the setting name.
16.Click OK.
17.Click OK.
           
18.Click Complete to exit the Color Correct Utility.
19.When printing a document, select the setting name.
NOTE
When you update or reinstall a printer driver, the Color 
Correct Utility reloads the created Color Matching 
names. Make sure that the Color Matching names appear 
in the [Setting Selection].  Click Complete.
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Adjusting the Gamma Value and Hue
Use the saved settings to print a document
Windows
1.Open the file you want to print.
2.Click File → Print.
3.Select your printer. 
4.Next: 
Windows XP/Server 2003:  Click Properties. Click 
Advanced.
Windows 2000:  Go to the next step.
5.On the Color tab, under Color Mode, under User Setting, 
select the Color Matching name you created using the 
Color Correct Utility.
           
6.Click OK.
7.Print the document.
NOTE
When you update or reinstall a printer driver, the Color 
Correct Utility reloads the created Color Matching 
names. Make sure that the Color Matching names appear 
in the [Setting Selection].  Click End.
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Color Swatch Utility ________________
General Information
The Color Swatch Utility allows you to 
•p r i n t  c o l o r  s a m p l e s  ( s w a t c h e s )  o n  y o u r  c o l o r  p r i n t e r.                
•create custom color swatches           
The swatches are used with your software program to select 
and reproduce color accurately. 
The swatches represent selected samples of the printers color 
palette. Use the swatches to find the desired colors for your 
printed documents.
  
NOTE
• The Swatch Utility does not guarantee that the 
printer prints the same color as displayed on your 
monitor. Consider the displayed color as a 
reference.
• The printer may not be able to print the exact color 
that you desire.
• Your software may not be able to match colors 
using the swatch information. You may need to use 
other matching methods.
• The color swatch samples do not show all the 
colors your printer can print.
• Other factors influence how you see color: the 
color and finish of the paper, ambient light, even 
the color surrounding the one you are looking at.
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How to Install
Load this program from the Menu Installer located the CD.
Additional Information
For additional information, see the Swatch Utility Read-me file 
located in the Windows Programs list.       
Printing Color Swatches
 
1.Install the utility from the CD using the Menu Installer 
(Windows). 
2.Click Start → Programs → Color Swatch → Color 
Swatch Utility.
3.A swatch page displays, showing commonly used colors.
4.Select print to print sample pages.
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NOTE
• The color swatch samples do not show all the 
colors your printer can print.
• The Swatch Utility does not guarantee that the 
printer prints the same color as displayed on your 
monitor. Consider the displayed color as a 
reference.
• The printer may not be able to print the exact color 
that you desire.
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5.Use the color blocks to pick the specific colors that you 
want to appear in your printed document. 
Each color block, or sample, is identified with information 
your software package needs to reproduce that color 
accurately. 
The numbers under each block specify the amounts of the 
primary colors—red (R), green (G), and blue (B)—that 
mix to form each particular shade. 
The amounts are given as a numerical value between 0 
and 255.
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Creating Custom Swatch Colors
 
If you dont find your desired color, you can create or 
customize colors:
1.Select Custom Swatch from the File menu. 
2.On the pop-up window, there are 3 slide bars that allow 
you to customize swatches:
• Hue bar changes the hue of the swatches, for 
example, red to green or blue to yellow.
• Saturation bar changes vividness. 
• Lightness bar changes darkness. 
3.Adjust the bars until you see the desired color. 
Color variations are created to help you find the best 
match.
4.Click OK. 
5.Print the custom swatch page. 
6.Repeat these steps until you find the desired printed 
color.
7.For additional information, see the Swatch Utility 
Read-me file located in the Windows Programs list. 
The file includes:
• Applying Color Value in your Application  
• Setting Monitor Color  
NOTE
The Swatch Utility does not guarantee that the printer 
prints the same color as displayed on your monitor. 
Consider the displayed color as a reference.
The printer may not be able to print the exact color that 
you desire.
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Direct Network Printing Utility (LPR) ___
General Information
The Direct Network Printing Utility (LPR) allows you to print 
directly to a printer on the network without a print server. It 
creates a Printer Port, and installs a pop-up status box so you 
can monitor printer status. 
The Direct Network Printing Utility (LPR) operates in Windows 
Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 
operating systems.
Load this program from the Menu Installer located the CD.
How to Install
The Direct Network Printing Utility (LPR) supports TCP/IP. Your 
network administrator will first need to set up an IP address 
and TCP/IP properties for your printer.
Your network administrator may have already installed this 
software. If you need to install it manually, load it from the 
Menu Installer on the CD:
1.Place the CD supplied with your printer in your CD-ROM 
drive.  Wait for the Menu Installer to open.
If the CD does not AutoPlay, click 
Start 
→ Run →  Browse. Browse to your CD-ROM.  
Double-click Install.exe.  Click OK.
2.Click Next to accept the terms in the license agreement.
3.Click Optional Utilities → Install Direct Network Printing 
Utility.  Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Direct Network Printing Utility (LPR) Status Box
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The Direct Network Printing Utility (LPR) Status Box displays 
the following information: 
•Printers
Names of added printers (You can add up to 30 printers)
•Status
Direct Network Printing Utility (LPR) status (empty, 
connecting, sending, paused, checking status, not 
connected)
•Finish
Number of completed jobs.
•Queue
Number of jobs waiting to be printed. 
Additional Information
For help, click on HELP in the program. 
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Display Language Utility _____________
General Information
This utility allows you to change the language of the front 
panel of your printer. 
How to Install
Load this program from the Menu Installer located on the CD. 
Follow the onscreen instructions to change the language of the 
messages on the front panel.
Additional Information
For help, click on HELP in the program.
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