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Copy/printer color balance and density adjustment (Automatic adjustment) 
(SIM46-74) procedure flowchart

Start

Copy color balance and density/Printer color balance and density 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)

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. 

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.)

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)

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(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)

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?

End

Automatic adjustment color balance target change

Change the color balance and density target.  (SIM63-11)

Change the color balance and density target. 
(SIM67-26)

Copy color balance and density adjustment (Manual adjustment). 
(SIM46-21/44-21) (*3)

Printer color balance and 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.

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.

Automatic color balance target change

Printer color 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.

*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.

*3:
If satisfactory color balance and density are not 
obtained with 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.

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Press [EXECUTE] key. (Execute the halftone image correction.)

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1) Enter the SIM46-74 mode.
2) Press [EXECUTE] key.

The copy 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).

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.
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.

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.)

6)

Set the color patch image (adjustment pattern) printed in the
procedure 5) 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).

7)

Select [FACTORY] target, and press [EXECUTE] key.
When the color balance is customized with the manual color
balance adjustment (SIM 67-25) according to the user's
request and the color balance is registered as the service tar-
get with SIM 67-27, if the color balance is adjusted to that color
balance, select the [SERVICE] target.
The printer color balance adjustment (step 1) is automatically
performed and the color balance check patch image is printed
out.  If there is any streak or unclear print on the printed check
pattern, check the print engine for any problems.

8)

The initial setting menu of the halftone image correction is dis-
played.
Press [OK] key. The initial setting of the halftone image correc-
tion is performed.

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1) The max. density section is not blurred.

2) Patch C or D of each of Y, M, C, and BK is very slightly copied.

3) Patch for each of Y, M, C, BK

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The patch density is changed gradually.

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1) The max. density section is not blurred.

2) Patch C or D of each of Y, M, C and BK is copied.

3) Patch for each of Y, M, C, BK

The patch density is identical between patches or not reversed.
The patch density is changed gradually.

High density

Low density

MX-4070V  ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS  5 – 41

9) Wait until [EXECUTE] key is displayed. When it is displayed,

press it.
The halftone image correction is performed.

10) When "COMPLETED THIS PROCEDURE" is displayed, the

adjustment operation is completed.  Cancel the simulation.

11) Check the copy color balance and density.

(Refer to the item of the copy color balance and density
check.)
When satisfactory color balance and density are not obtained
from the automatic adjustment by selecting the factory target in
procedure 4), change the factory color balance target with SIM
63-11 and repeat the procedures from 1).
If a satisfactory result is not obtained with the above proce-
dure, perform the manual color balance adjustment.
Also when the service target is selected in procedure 4) to exe-
cute the automatic adjustment and a satisfactory result is not
obtained, perform the manual color balance adjustment.

12) Check the printer color balance and density.

(Refer to the item of the printer color balance and density
check.)
When satisfactory color balance and density are not obtained
from the automatic adjustment by selecting the factory target in
procedure 7), change the factory color balance target with SIM
67-26 and repeat the procedures from 1).  If a satisfactory
result is not obtained with the above procedure, perform the
manual color balance adjustment.  Also when the service tar-
get is selected in procedure 7) to execute the automatic adjust-
ment and a satisfactory result is not obtained, perform the
manual color balance adjustment.
If the color balance or density is not in the satisfactory level
even after execution of the automatic and manual adjustments,
there may be another cause.
Troubleshoot the cause, repair or perform necessary works,
and repeat the adjustment from the beginning.

 

This adjustment must be performed in the following cases:
• When a consumable part (developer, OPC drum, transfer belt) is

replaced.

• The CCD unit has been replaced.
• When the scanner (reading) section is disassembled.
• When the scanner (reading) unit is replaced.
• U2 trouble has occurred.
• When the SCN-MFP control PWB is replaced.
• When the EEPROM on the SCN-MFP control PWB is replaced.

 

a. General
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 modes are revised.
There are following two modes in the auto color balance adjust-
ment.
1)

Auto color balance adjustment by the serviceman (SIM 46-24
is used.)

2)

Auto color balance adjustment by the user (The user program
mode is used.) (The color balance target is the service target.)
The auto color balance adjustment by the user is provided to
reduce the number of service calls.
If the copy color balance is lost for some reason, the user can
use this color balance adjustment to recover the balance.
When, however, the machine has a fatal problem or when the
machine condition is greatly changed, this function does not
work effectively.
If the machine condition is dramatically changed, a fatal prob-
lem occurs, or the normal color targets cannot be obtained,
service must recalibrate the machine to specification.
To perform the adjustment, the above difference must be fully
understood.

MX-4070V  ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS  5 – 42

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Copy color balance and density adjustment (Automatic adjustment) 
(SIM46-24) procedure flowchart

Start

Copy color balance and density adjustment 
(automatic density). 

Enter the SIM46-24 mode, and select A4 (11" x 8.5") paper. 
(Automatic selection)

Press [EXECUTE] key. (The adjustment pattern is printed.)

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)

Check the printed check pattern for any streaks or unclear copy. (*4)

Press [OK] key, and the initial setting of the halftone image correction
is automatically performed. (*3) 

Cancel SIM46-24

Check the color balance and density adjustment result.

Use the test chart (UKOG-0326FCZZ/UKOG-0326FC11) to make a 
copy in the Text/Printed Photo mode, and check the copy color bal-
ance 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 bal-
ance is slightly shifted to Magenta, it is properly adjusted.)

Are the color balance and den-
sity at the satisfactory level?

Check that the initial setting of the halftone image correction was properly 
performed. (*3)

Execute the initial setting of the halftone image correction.
(SIM44-21) 

Execute the halftone image correction. (SIM44-26)

Use the test chart (UKOG-0326FCZZ/UKOG-0326FC11) 
to make a copy in the Text/Printed Photo mode, and check
the color balance and density.

Are the color balance and den-
sity at the satisfactory level?

End

Automatic color balance target change

Change the color balance and 
density target. (SIM63-11)

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.

*1:
When the copy color balance and density are 
customized and registered as the SERVICE 
target, select the SERVICE target. 
*2: 
If satisfactory color balance and density are 
not obtained with manual copy color balance 
and density adjustment (SIM46-21/44-21), 
check the print engine for any problems. 
*3:
If the initial setting of the halftone image 
correction is not properly made, satisfactory 
color balance and density cannot be 
obtained. In this case, 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. 

Manual copy color balance and density 
adjustment. 
(SIM46-21/44-21).(*2)