Optimizing the Printing Quality
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Chapter 1 Fully Utilizing the Machine
Description
This machine prints by the bidirectional mode (in which the heads perform printing during both their
outbound pass and return pass) . This printing method is called "Bidirectional Printing ." This method offers
the advantage of being able to shorten output times, but subtle misalignment occurs during the outbound
and return passes . The procedure to correct this and eliminate misalignment is "Bidirectional Correction ." This
misalignment varies according to the print heads height and the thickness of the media, so we recommend
performing correction to match the media you are using .
Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing More Precisely (Detailed)
This adjustment is necessary in the following situations .
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When using this machine for the first time
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When changing the media to use
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When manually setting the height of the media
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When the printing quality is not improved by performing the simple correction for bidirectional printing
in (“Correcting for Misalignment in Bidirectional Printing (Simple)” (p . 20))
1 . Output a Test Pattern
1.
Press [MENU] .
2.
Press [ ] to display the screen shown below .
MENU
ADJUST BI-DIR
3.
Press [ ], then [ ] to display the screen shown below .
ADJUST BI-DIR
DATAIL SETTING
4.
Press [ ] .
DETAIL SETTING
TEST PRINT
5.
Press [ENTER] .
CLEANING...
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