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MX-3610N ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS 4 – 36
• Factory target in the printer color balance adjustment (Automatic adjustment) (SIM 46-74/67-24)
By use of SIM 67-26, one of the following color balances can be set as the factory color balance target.
Each of the three color balances cannot be changed. (Fixed)
Each of the three color balances cannot be changed. (Fixed)
• Service color balance target in the printer color balance adjust-
ment (Automatic adjustment) (SIM 46-74/67-24).
For the service color balance target, an optional color balance
can be adjusted with SIM 67-25 and registered with SIM 67-27.
When, however, SIM 67-28 is executed, the color balance is set
to the same balance as the factory color balance target set with
SIM 67-26.
For the service color balance target, an optional color balance
can be adjusted with SIM 67-25 and registered with SIM 67-27.
When, however, SIM 67-28 is executed, the color balance is set
to the same balance as the factory color balance target set with
SIM 67-26.
• Color balance target in the user color balance adjustment
This color balance is same as the service color balance target in
the printer color balance adjustment (Automatic adjustment)
(SIM 46-74/67-24). When, therefore, the service color balance
target is changed, this target is also changed accordingly.
the printer color balance adjustment (Automatic adjustment)
(SIM 46-74/67-24). When, therefore, the service color balance
target is changed, this target is also changed accordingly.
(Meaning of the service color balance target gamma data and the
purpose of registration)
This procedure must be executed only when the color balance is
customized with SIM 67-25.
If the color balance is not customized, this procedure is not
required.
After completion of the customized color balance adjustment (Man-
ual) with SIM 67-25 according to the user's request, use SIM 67-27
to register the service color balance target data by use of the
printed adjustment pattern.
purpose of registration)
This procedure must be executed only when the color balance is
customized with SIM 67-25.
If the color balance is not customized, this procedure is not
required.
After completion of the customized color balance adjustment (Man-
ual) with SIM 67-25 according to the user's request, use SIM 67-27
to register the service color balance target data by use of the
printed adjustment pattern.
In this case, be sure to use A4 or 11" x 8.5" paper for printing the
adjustment pattern by SIM 67-25.
By this procedure, the service color balance target is revised.
It is recommended to keep the printed adjustment pattern created
with SIM 67-25. This adjustment pattern can be used to register the
same color balance target to another machine.
It is also useful to register the service color balance target data. Do
not fold it and keep it under the circumstances which protect it from
discoloration and dirt.
The service color balance target data is basically registered imme-
diately after the color balance adjustment (Manual) with SIM 67-25.
adjustment pattern by SIM 67-25.
By this procedure, the service color balance target is revised.
It is recommended to keep the printed adjustment pattern created
with SIM 67-25. This adjustment pattern can be used to register the
same color balance target to another machine.
It is also useful to register the service color balance target data. Do
not fold it and keep it under the circumstances which protect it from
discoloration and dirt.
The service color balance target data is basically registered imme-
diately after the color balance adjustment (Manual) with SIM 67-25.
If a considerable time has passed after completion of the color bal-
ance adjustment (Manual) with SIM 67-25, the color balance of the
adjustment pattern at the time of adjustment differs from the color
balance of the adjustment pattern printed after a considerable time.
Never use such a pattern for the adjustment.
The correctness of the service color balance target data can be
judged as follows.
When result of the color valance adjustment (Auto) with selecting
the service color balance target in SIM 67-24 is unsatisfactory or
abnormal.
In that case, the registered service target data for the color balance
adjustment (Auto) may be improper.
This may be caused when an improper or abnormal color balance
adjustment pattern was used to register the service color balance
target data for the color balance adjustment with SIM 67-27.
The color balance adjustment pattern used in registration was
made and printed by the color balance adjustment (Manual) with
SIM 67-25. This procedure may have been executed erroneously.
a. Setting procedure
(Setting procedure of an optional color balance (gamma) as the
service color balance target)
1)
ance adjustment (Manual) with SIM 67-25, the color balance of the
adjustment pattern at the time of adjustment differs from the color
balance of the adjustment pattern printed after a considerable time.
Never use such a pattern for the adjustment.
The correctness of the service color balance target data can be
judged as follows.
When result of the color valance adjustment (Auto) with selecting
the service color balance target in SIM 67-24 is unsatisfactory or
abnormal.
In that case, the registered service target data for the color balance
adjustment (Auto) may be improper.
This may be caused when an improper or abnormal color balance
adjustment pattern was used to register the service color balance
target data for the color balance adjustment with SIM 67-27.
The color balance adjustment pattern used in registration was
made and printed by the color balance adjustment (Manual) with
SIM 67-25. This procedure may have been executed erroneously.
a. Setting procedure
(Setting procedure of an optional color balance (gamma) as the
service color balance target)
1)
Use SIM 67-25 (Printer color balance adjustment (manual
adjustment) mode) to print two sheets of the color patch image
(adjustment pattern).
adjustment) mode) to print two sheets of the color patch image
(adjustment pattern).
In this case, be sure to use A4 or 11" x 8.5" paper for printing
the adjustment pattern by SIM 67-25.
the adjustment pattern by SIM 67-25.
If the color balance is shifted from the standard, an adjustment
is required. If not, an adjustment is not required. When an
optional color balance is requested by the user, make an
adjustment.
is required. If not, an adjustment is not required. When an
optional color balance is requested by the user, make an
adjustment.
Factory color balance target
(DEF1)
(DEF1)
Factory color balance target (DEF3) =
Service color balance target/Color balance
target for the user color balance adjustment
Service color balance target/Color balance
target for the user color balance adjustment
SIM67-28
SIM67-28
SIM67-28
Factory color balance target (DEF2) =
Service color balance target/Color balance
target for the user color balance adjustment
Service color balance target/Color balance
target for the user color balance adjustment
Factory color balance target (DEF1)
= Service color balance target/Color
balance target for theuser color
balance adjustment
= Service color balance target/Color
balance target for theuser color
balance adjustment
Factory color balance target
(DEF2)
(DEF2)
Factory color balance target
(DEF3)
(DEF3)
Hue
+b* Direction of Yellow
Direction of Blue
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Direction
of Green
of Green
Direction
of Red
of Red
DEF1
DEF1
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Content
Default
DEF2
DEF3
The engine color balance adjustment target in the automatic color balance
operation is slightly shifted to Magenta. When this target is selected, the
color balance is converted into natural gray color balance by the color
table in an actual printer mode and print is made. (Factory setting)
operation is slightly shifted to Magenta. When this target is selected, the
color balance is converted into natural gray color balance by the color
table in an actual printer mode and print is made. (Factory setting)
The engine color balance adjustment target in the automatic color balance
operation is slightly shifted to natural gray color balance. When this target
is selected, the color balance is slightly shifted to Cyan by the color table
in an actual copy mode and print is made.
operation is slightly shifted to natural gray color balance. When this target
is selected, the color balance is slightly shifted to Cyan by the color table
in an actual copy mode and print is made.
The engine color balance adjustment target in the automatic color balance
operation is slightly shifted to Cyan. When this target is selected, the color
balance is converted into the color balance with enhanced Cyan by the
color table in an actual copy mode and print is made.
operation is slightly shifted to Cyan. When this target is selected, the color
balance is converted into the color balance with enhanced Cyan by the
color table in an actual copy mode and print is made.
MX-3610N ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS 4 – 37
2) Enter the SIM 67-27 mode.
3) Press [SETUP] key.
4) Set the color patch image (adjustment pattern) correctly
4) Set the color patch image (adjustment pattern) correctly
adjusted and printed in the printer color balance adjustment
(Manual adjustment) (SIM 67-25) (ADJ 10E (2)) on the docu-
ment table.
A color patch image (adjustment pattern) printed by another
machine can be used.
Set the pattern so that the light density side is on the left side.
Place 5 sheets of white paper on the color patch image
(adjustment pattern).
This procedure must not be executed when the copy color bal-
ance (manual) was adjusted with SIM 67-25 to a unique color
balance requested by the user and it was registered as the
service color balance target with SIM 67-27.
(Manual adjustment) (SIM 67-25) (ADJ 10E (2)) on the docu-
ment table.
A color patch image (adjustment pattern) printed by another
machine can be used.
Set the pattern so that the light density side is on the left side.
Place 5 sheets of white paper on the color patch image
(adjustment pattern).
This procedure must not be executed when the copy color bal-
ance (manual) was adjusted with SIM 67-25 to a unique color
balance requested by the user and it was registered as the
service color balance target with SIM 67-27.
5) Press [EXECUTE] key.
The color patch image (adjustment pattern) is read.
6) Press [REPEAT] key, set the second color patch image
(adjustment pattern), and execute the procedure 5) again.
The color balance (gamma) target set level of each color (K, C,
M and Y) can be checked with K/C/M/Y keys.
Check that the set level is increased in the sequence of B - Q
(MAX). If there is no variation or variation is reversed, it is
judged as abnormal.
In case of an abnormality, repair the problem and try again.
M and Y) can be checked with K/C/M/Y keys.
Check that the set level is increased in the sequence of B - Q
(MAX). If there is no variation or variation is reversed, it is
judged as abnormal.
In case of an abnormality, repair the problem and try again.
7) Press [OK] key.
The color balance (gamma) of the color patch image (adjust-
ment pattern) used in the procedure 5) is set as the service tar-
get.
ment pattern) used in the procedure 5) is set as the service tar-
get.
(Procedures to set the service color balance target and the
color balance target for the user color balance adjustment to
the same color balance as the factory color balance target)
color balance target for the user color balance adjustment to
the same color balance as the factory color balance target)
This procedure must not be executed when the copy color balance
was adjusted with SIM 67-25 to a unique color balance requested
by the user and it was registered as the service color balance tar-
get with SIM 67-27.
When the factory color balance target is changed with SIM 67-26,
be sure to execute this procedure.
1)
was adjusted with SIM 67-25 to a unique color balance requested
by the user and it was registered as the service color balance tar-
get with SIM 67-27.
When the factory color balance target is changed with SIM 67-26,
be sure to execute this procedure.
1)
Enter the SIM 67-28 mode.
2)
Press [EXECUTE] key.
3)
Press [YES] key.
The service color balance target and the color balance target for
the user color balance adjustment are set to the same color bal-
ance as the factory color balance target.
the user color balance adjustment are set to the same color bal-
ance as the factory color balance target.
10-B
Copy/Printer color balance and density
adjustment (Automatic adjustment)
(Basic adjustment)
adjustment (Automatic adjustment)
(Basic adjustment)
This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:
* When a consumable part (developer, OPC drum, transfer belt) is
* When a consumable part (developer, OPC drum, transfer belt) is
replaced.
* When the CCD unit is replaced.
* When the scanner (reading) section is disassembled.
* When the scanner (reading) unit is replaced.
* U2 trouble has occurred.
* When the MFP PWB is replaced.
* When the EEPROM on the MFP PWB is replaced.
* The scanner control PWB has been replaced.
* The EEPROM on the scanner control PWB has been replaced.
a. General
SIM46-74 is used to perform the automatic copy color balance and
density adjustment (SIM46-24) and the automatic printer color bal-
ance and density adjustment (SIM67-24) continuously.
Since it is desirable to perform the copy color balance adjustment
(automatic adjustment) before the automatic printer color balance
and density adjustment, it is advisable to perform the adjustment in
this mode.
This mode is also advisable to effectively perform both of the auto-
matic copy color balance and density adjustment (SIM46-24) and
the automatic printer color balance and density adjustment (SIM67-
24). It saves considerable time when compared with performing
each of the auto copy/printer color balance and the density adjust-
ment individually.
The color balance adjustment (automatic adjustment) is used to
adjust the copy density of each of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and
Black automatically.
When this adjustment is executed, the color balance adjustments
of all the copy/printer modes are revised.
* When the scanner (reading) section is disassembled.
* When the scanner (reading) unit is replaced.
* U2 trouble has occurred.
* When the MFP PWB is replaced.
* When the EEPROM on the MFP PWB is replaced.
* The scanner control PWB has been replaced.
* The EEPROM on the scanner control PWB has been replaced.
a. General
SIM46-74 is used to perform the automatic copy color balance and
density adjustment (SIM46-24) and the automatic printer color bal-
ance and density adjustment (SIM67-24) continuously.
Since it is desirable to perform the copy color balance adjustment
(automatic adjustment) before the automatic printer color balance
and density adjustment, it is advisable to perform the adjustment in
this mode.
This mode is also advisable to effectively perform both of the auto-
matic copy color balance and density adjustment (SIM46-24) and
the automatic printer color balance and density adjustment (SIM67-
24). It saves considerable time when compared with performing
each of the auto copy/printer color balance and the density adjust-
ment individually.
The color balance adjustment (automatic adjustment) is used to
adjust the copy density of each of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and
Black automatically.
When this adjustment is executed, the color balance adjustments
of all the copy/printer modes are revised.
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MX-3610N ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS 4 – 38
b. Adjustment procedures
(Auto color balance adjustment by the serviceman)
(Auto color balance adjustment by the serviceman)
Copy/printer color balance and density adjustment (Automatic adjustment)
(SIM46-74) procedure flowchart
(SIM46-74) procedure flowchart
Start
Execute ADJ10B Copy color balance and density/Printer color balance and density
adjustment (automatic density). (SIM46-74)
adjustment (automatic density). (SIM46-74)
Set the adjustment pattern on the document table. Select the FACTORY target or the
SERVICE target, and press [EXECUTE] key.
(The adjustment pattern is scanned, and the adjustment is automatically performed to
print the check pattern.) (*1)
SERVICE target, and press [EXECUTE] key.
(The adjustment pattern is scanned, and the adjustment is automatically performed to
print the check pattern.) (*1)
Use the test chart (UKOG-0326FCZZ/UKOG-0326FC11) to make a copy in the Text
/Printed Photo mode, and check the copy color balance and density.
/Printed Photo mode, and check the copy color balance and density.
Use SIM46-21 to print the color balance check pattern, and check the patch color
balance and density in the process gray. (If the color balance is slightly shifted to
Magenta, it is properly adjusted.)
balance and density in the process gray. (If the color balance is slightly shifted to
Magenta, it is properly adjusted.)
Set the adjustment pattern on the document table. Select the FACTORY target or the
SERVICE target, and press [EXECUTE] key.
(The adjustment pattern is scanned, and the adjustment is automatically performed to
print the check pattern.) (*1)
SERVICE target, and press [EXECUTE] key.
(The adjustment pattern is scanned, and the adjustment is automatically performed to
print the check pattern.) (*1)
NO
YES
YES
NO
NO
(Copy color balance and density adjustment (automatic adjustment))
Enter the SIM46-74 mode, and select A4 (11" x 8.5") paper. (Automatic selection)
Press [OK] key. (The initial setting of the halftone image correction is automatically
performed.) (*2)
performed.) (*2)
Press [EXECUTE] key. (The adjustment pattern is printed.)
Press [EXECUTE] key. (The adjustment pattern is printed.)
Cancel SIM46-74.
Check the printed check pattern for any streaks or unclear copy. (*4)
Check the printed check pattern for any streaks or unclear copy. (*4)
(Printer color balance and density adjustment (Automatic adjustment))
Check the copy color balance and density adjustment result.
Are the color balance and density
at the specified level?
at the specified level?
Is the PCL printer
function provided?
function provided?
Check the printer color balance and density adjustment result with the self print
check pattern.
check pattern.
Use SIM64-5 to print the self print
check pattern, and check the printer
color balance and density.
check pattern, and check the printer
color balance and density.
Use SIM67-25 to print the self print
check pattern, and check the printer
color balance and density.
check pattern, and check the printer
color balance and density.
Are the color balance
and density at the
specified level?
and density at the
specified level?
End
Automatic adjustment color balance target change
Change the color balance and density target.
(SIM63-11)
(SIM63-11)
Change the color balance and density target.
(SIM67-26)
(SIM67-26)
Execute ADJ10C(2) (Copy color balance and density
adjustment) (Manual adjustment). (SIM46-21/44-21)
(*3)
adjustment) (Manual adjustment). (SIM46-21/44-21)
(*3)
Execute ADJ10C(1) (Printer color balance and
density adjustment) (Automatic adjustment).
(SIM67-24)
density adjustment) (Automatic adjustment).
(SIM67-24)
Though the FACTORY
color balance and density
target (available in 3 kinds)
is changed, satisfactory
color balance and density
are not obtained (SIM63-
11), or the SERVICE
target is selected.
color balance and density
target (available in 3 kinds)
is changed, satisfactory
color balance and density
are not obtained (SIM63-
11), or the SERVICE
target is selected.
Though the FACTORY
color balance and density
target (available in 3 kinds)
is changed, satisfactory
color balance and density
are not obtained (SIM67-
26), or the SERVICE
target is selected.
color balance and density
target (available in 3 kinds)
is changed, satisfactory
color balance and density
are not obtained (SIM67-
26), or the SERVICE
target is selected.
Automatic color balance target change
Execute ADJ10C(2) (Printer color
balance and density adjustment)
(Manual adjustment). (SIM67-25)
balance and density adjustment)
(Manual adjustment). (SIM67-25)
*1:
When the color balance and
density are customized and
registered as the SERVICE
target, select the SERVICE
target.
When the color balance and
density are customized and
registered as the SERVICE
target, select the SERVICE
target.
*2:
If the initial setting of the
halftone image correction is
not properly adjusted,
satisfactory color balance and
density cannot be obtained. In
this case, check the print
engine for any problems.
If the initial setting of the
halftone image correction is
not properly adjusted,
satisfactory color balance and
density cannot be obtained. In
this case, check the print
engine for any problems.
*3:
If satisfactory color balance and
density are not obtained with
ADJ10C(2) (Copy color balance
and density adjustment) (Manual
adjustment) (SIM46-21/44-21),
check the print engine for any
problems.
If satisfactory color balance and
density are not obtained with
ADJ10C(2) (Copy color balance
and density adjustment) (Manual
adjustment) (SIM46-21/44-21),
check the print engine for any
problems.
*4:
If there is any streak or unclear
copy on the printed check
pattern, check the print engine
for any problems.
If there is any streak or unclear
copy on the printed check
pattern, check the print engine
for any problems.
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
Press [EXECUTE] key. (Execute the halftone image correction.)
MX-3610N ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS 4 – 39
1) Enter the SIM46-74 mode.
2) Press [EXECUTE] key.
The high density process control is performed, and the copy
color patch image (adjustment pattern) is printed out.
(A4/11" x 8.5" or A3/11" x 17" paper is automatically selected.)
color patch image (adjustment pattern) is printed out.
(A4/11" x 8.5" or A3/11" x 17" paper is automatically selected.)
3) Set the color patch image (adjustment pattern) paper printed in
procedure 2) on the document table.
Set the color patch image (adjustment pattern) printed in the
procedure 2) on the document table. Place the color patch
image so that the fine lines are on the left side. At that time,
place 5 sheets of white paper on the printed color patch image
(adjustment pattern).
Set the color patch image (adjustment pattern) printed in the
procedure 2) on the document table. Place the color patch
image so that the fine lines are on the left side. At that time,
place 5 sheets of white paper on the printed color patch image
(adjustment pattern).
4)
Select [FACTORY] target, and press [EXECUTE] key.
When the color balance is customized by the manual color bal-
ance adjustment (SIM 46-21) according to the user's request,
and the color balance is registered with SIM63-7 as the service
target, if the color balance is required to be adjusted, select the
[SERVICE] target.
When the color balance is customized by the manual color bal-
ance adjustment (SIM 46-21) according to the user's request,
and the color balance is registered with SIM63-7 as the service
target, if the color balance is required to be adjusted, select the
[SERVICE] target.
The copy color balance adjustment is automatically executed
and prints the color balance check patch image.
If there is any streak or unclear print on the printed check pat-
tern, check the print engine for any problems.
and prints the color balance check patch image.
If there is any streak or unclear print on the printed check pat-
tern, check the print engine for any problems.
5)
Press [EXECUTE] key.
The printer color patch image (adjustment pattern) is printed
out. (A4/11" x 8.5" or A3/11" x 17" paper is automatically
selected.)
The printer color patch image (adjustment pattern) is printed
out. (A4/11" x 8.5" or A3/11" x 17" paper is automatically
selected.)
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