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This page is comprised of swatches of color that are measured by the MFP’s scanner 
and compared to the target color values. After the page is printed, the Measure Page 
screen appears.

Place the strip along the top center/edge of the MFP so that it is centered between the paper 

width marks on the MFP.

Make sure the patches on the grayscale strip do not overlap the color patches.

Close the platen glass cover, being careful not to move the grayscale strip and color 
measurement page.

Status messages display the progress of scanning and calculating measurements.

Choose from a list of output profiles that use the same calibration set and press OK. 
This option appears only in Expert Mode calibration.

Status messages display progress information. When calibration is complete, the MFP touch 
panel display returns to the Functions menu.

The current measurements are removed and a default calibration is restored.

The following sections describe important concepts and suggestions for understanding 
calibration.

Calibration generates curves that adjust for the difference between the actual toner densities 
(measurements) and the response expected by the output profile.

• Measurements represent the actual color behavior of the MFP.

• Calibration sets are sets of measurements that combine media options provided for 

Calibrator.

• Each output profile contains a calibration target that describes the expected behavior of the 

MFP.

After you calibrate the Fiery X3eTY2, a calibration set is stored. This calibration set is used 
when it is associated with an output profile. Every output profile has an associated calibration 
set. If you have not specified one, the calibration set associated with the default output profile 
is used.

If you change the calibration after a saved job has been processed (RIPped), you do not have 
to reprocess (reRIP) the job. The new calibration affects the job without reprocessing.

Changing calibration has the potential to affect all jobs for all users, so consider 

limiting the number of people authorized to perform calibration. Set an Administrator 
password in Fiery X3eTY2 Setup to control access to calibration (see 

).

Although the needs of most users are met by the default calibration set, the Fiery X3eTY2 
allows you to choose a calibration set to customize calibration for specialized jobs.

Calibration allows you to:

• Maximize the color reproduction capabilities of the Fiery X3eTY2.

• Ensure consistent color quality over time.

• Produce consistent output across Fiery X3eTY2 servers.

• Achieve better color matches when reproducing 

, such as PANTONE colors or 

• Optimize the Fiery X3eTY2 for using ColorWise rendering styles (CRDs), CMYK 

simulations, and ICC profiles.

Success in obtaining satisfactory print quality from the Fiery X3eTY2 depends on many 
factors. Among the most important are establishing and maintaining optimal toner densities. 
The 

 is the measure of the light absorbed by a surface. By carefully regulating toner 

densities, you obtain consistent printed color.

Even with a calibrated system, toner density is affected by the settings of MFP, humidity, and 
temperature. Density also tends to drift over time. Uneven toner density on paper affects 
calibration results. Regular measurement detects day-to-day variations in density, gradation, 
and color reproduction, and calibration corrects them.

Calibration works by creating calibration curves on the Fiery X3eTY2 that compensate for the 
difference between actual (measured) and desired (target) density values. These calibration 
curves are the graphic equivalent of transfer functions, which are mathematical descriptions of 
changes that are made to the initial data. Transfer functions are often graphed as input or 
output curves.

The Fiery X3eTY2 generates calibration curves after comparing measured values to the final 
target values for each of the four toner colors. The target values are based on the output profile 
specified.

Measurement files contain numerical values that correspond to the toner density produced by 
the MFP when it prints solid cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, and graduated tints of those 
colors.

To create a measurement file, print a page of color patches. Measure the patches using a color 
measurement instrument connected to a computer on the network, or if it is available, the 
print device’s scanner. The new measurements are automatically downloaded to the 
Fiery X3eTY2.

Output profiles and calibration sets define desired calibration results. One or more output 
profiles and calibration sets are provided with the Fiery X3eTY2. When you calibrate the 
Fiery X3eTY2, select the calibration set that corresponds to the typical printing jobs at your 
site. This same calibration set can be associated with one or more output profiles. For more 
information about output profiles, see 

.

Calibrate the Fiery X3eTY2 at least once a day, depending on the volume of print jobs. 
If it is very important to maintain consistent color, or your MFP is subject to wide 
fluctuations in temperature or humidity, calibrate every few hours. For optimal performance, 
calibrate whenever there is a noticeable change in print quality or printing results are not as 
expected.

If you must split a print job into two or more batches to print at different times, it is 
important to calibrate before you print each batch. You should also calibrate the 
Fiery X3eTY2 after MFP maintenance. However, because the MFP may be less stable 
immediately after maintenance, wait until you have printed approximately 50 pages before 
you calibrate. 

Because printed output from the MFP is very sensitive to changes in temperature and 

humidity, do not install the MFP near a window, in direct sunlight, or near a heater or air 
conditioner. Paper is also sensitive to climate changes. Store it in a cool, dry, stable 
environment, and keep reams sealed until they are used.

To monitor print quality, print the following color pages:

• Color Charts (from Command WorkStation or the MFP touch panel)

• Color reference pages included on the User Software (Drivers) CD (see pages 

)

These pages include fully saturated color patches and pale tints of cyan, magenta, yellow, 
and black. Images with skin tones offer a good basis for comparison. Save and periodically 
compare the pages you print. If a noticeable change in appearance occurs, calibrate the 
Fiery X3eTY2.

When you examine the Test Page, all color patches should be visible, even though they may be 
very faint in the five to two percent range. Each patch set should show uniform gradation 
from patch to patch as the color lightens from 100% to zero.

If the solid density patches (100% cyan, magenta, yellow, or black) look less saturated over 
time, show the pages to your MFP service technician to determine whether adjusting the 
MFP can improve output.

To verify whether the Fiery X3eTY2 is calibrated, which calibration set and output profile 
were used, and when the MFP was last calibrated, perform the following:

• Print a Configuration page or Test Page from the MFP touch panel or Command 

WorkStation.

• Select a calibration set in Calibrator. The last calibration and the user who performed it 

are displayed.