LOFFLER Konica Minolta i-Series Gradation Adjustment User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- LOFFLER
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LOFFLER Konica Minolta i-Series Gradation Adjustment
Konica Minolta i-Series: Gradation Adjustment – Color Quality
This function is a great first step to fixing color quality issues when
copying/printing by recalibrating the density of the toner laid onto the
paper.
What is Auto Gradation Adjustment?
This function helps to automatically adjust toner density (darkness) on the
paper when printing/copying. This will help with the color accuracy and image
quality.
Example 1: Color calibration may need to take place is doing a print/copy
job on heavy paper stock. Different thickness or paper texture may soak toner
in differently, which could potentially change color density.
Example 2: Weather changes can affect how toner soaks into paper! Toner
prints lighter on warm/humid days, and darker on cold/dry days. Think of the
paper as a “sponge.” The more water that soaks into the paper, the lighter the
print will get, since there is no room for toner to fit in the groove of the
paper. The gradation adjustment will account for the levels, and adjust as
needed.
Konica Minolta i-Series: Performing an Auto Gradation Adjustment
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From Main Menu, select Utility. (If on older model, select “Utility/Counter” button.)
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Select Expert Adjustment
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Log in with the administrator password
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Select Gradation Adjustment.
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Select Image Stabilization Only, and press Start.
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After the machine finishes processing the stabilization, the Print and Copy boxes will be available.
- Print – Select this option when the printed image has an irregular gradation.
- Copy – Select this option when a copied image has irregular gradation.
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Select Print or Copy, then press Start.
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Select to print on 8.5×11 or 11×17, then press Start. A test pattern will print out.
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Place the test pattern on the glass in the orientation indicated on the touch panel.
- Tip: Keep the lid shut and add extra pieces of paper on top of test pattern to ensure light does not pass through page (3-5 sheets is plenty).
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Press Start. The test pattern will be scanned, and the gradation level will adjust.
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Repeat steps 7 to 11 a few more times (2-4) to further correct the color.
- Note: If color still seems off, please place a service call for a technician to look at the machine.
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