Adjusting Line Length (Adjust Length) (iPF8300)

Last Updated : 03-Mar-2010
Issue Number : 8200769700

Solution

To ensure that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length, use "Adjust Length" to adjust the amount that paper is advanced.

There are two options in "Adjust Length" : "AdjustmentPrint" and "Change Settings".

AdjustmentPrint

After a test pattern is printed, you will measure the discrepancy based on the results of printing.

Change Settings

No test pattern is printed. Instead, you will measure a document already printed to determine the discrepancy.

Additionally, two modes are available in both "AdjustmentPrint" and "Change Settings" : "A:High" or "B:Standard/Draft". Choose the mode that suits your particular printing application.

A:High

This setting is applied when "Highest" or "High" is selected in "Print Quality" in the printer driver.

B:Standard/Draft

This setting is applied when "Standard" or "Draft" is selected in "Print Quality" in the printer driver.

NOTE

Always check the "Adj. Priority" values before using "Adjust Length".

　-> Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method (Feed Priority) (iPF8300)

Use paper of the same type and size for adjustment as you will use for printing.

Paper to Prepare

<Rolls>

An unused roll at least 10 inches wide
High-precision ruler

One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size
High-precision ruler

Perform adjustment as follows.

1.Load the paper.

NOTE

Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified. Adjustment cannot be completed correctly unless the loaded paper matches the settings.

2.On the "Tab Selection screen" of the Control Panel, press

or

to select the Settings/Adj. tab (

).

NOTE

If the "Tab Selection screen" is not displayed, press the "Menu" button.

3.Press the "OK" button.

The "Set./Adj. Menu" is displayed.

4.Press

or

to select "Adjust Printer", and then press the "OK" button.

5.Press

or

to select "Feed Priority", and then press the "OK" button.

6.Press

or

to select "Adjust Length", and then press the "OK" button.

7.Press

or

to select "AdjustmentPrint" or "Change Settings", and then press the "OK" button.

When you select "AdjustmentPrint", a test pattern is printed for you to measure the scale and calculate the discrepancy. The scale bar shows "Millimeter" in 50 mm units and "Inch" in 1 inch units.

NOTE

A test pattern is printed in black when you choose "A:High" or in magenta if you choose "B:Standard/Draft".
To cancel printing the test pattern for adjustment, hold down the "Stop" button. When "Stop printing?" is displayed, press or to select "Yes", and then press the "OK" button.