Adjusting the feed amountFollow the steps below to adjust the feed amount manually.1. When using sheets, load two unused sheets A4/Letter-sized or larger.When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider.• Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder (→P.119)• Loading Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit (→P.121)• Loading the Roll in the Printer (→P.122)• Loading Sheets Manually (→P.151)Note• Always make sure the loaded paper matches the media type setting. Adjustment cannot becompleted correctly unless the setting value matches the loaded paper.2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ► button.4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual Band Adj, and then press the ► button.5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button.Test pattern A is printed for band adjustment.6. Examine test pattern A for band adjustment. After you determine the pattern in which streaks areleast noticeable, press ▲ or ▼ to choose the pattern number, and then press the OK button.Test pattern B is printed for band adjustment.Note• If streaks seem least noticeable in two patterns but you cannot decide which one is better, choose anintermediate value. For example, choose 11 if you cannot decide whether pattern 10 or 12 is better.7. Examine test pattern B for band adjustment. After you determine the pattern in which streaks areleast noticeable, press ▲ or ▼ to choose the pattern number, and then press the OK button.The feed amount is adjusted, and the printer goes online.If printed documents are still affected by uneven contrast or banding in different colors at regularintervals after this adjustment, you can adjust the feed amount during printing. (→P.582)Adjustments for Better Print Quality 581
