Enhancing Printing Quality (iPF6300S)

    16-Mar-2011
    8201107700

    Solution

    With some types of paper and under some conditions, adjusting the printer as follows with the paper to be used can enhance printing quality when printing fine lines/text or photos.
    Two adjustment options are available: "standard adjustment" (with the Printhead height set to [Automatic] ) and "supplemental adjustment" (used if standard adjustment is not effective).
    IMPORTANT
    • Ideal temperature and humidity during adjustment and for printing in general when the Printhead height is set to [Automatic] are 20–30 deg C and 30–60%. Under other environmental conditions, adjustment may not enhance printing quality.
    NOTE
    • Paper used for adjustment must conform to the following specifications.
    Type: Glossy or semi-glossy photo paper, or proofing paper (in either case, roll paper only)
    Thickness/weight: 300 μm or less, or 300 grams per square metre or less
    Width: 25.4 cm (10 in.) or more

    Standard Adjustment
    Perform standard adjustment with the Printhead height set to [Automatic].

    1.Load paper in the printer.

    2.On the [Tab Selection screen] of the Control Panel, press or to select the Settings/Adj. tab ().
    NOTE
    • [Auto(Expansion)] may be unavailable in some cases, even if it is displayed in the menu.
    If so, execute [Auto(Advanced)] once.
    • 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 Head Posi. Adj., and then press the [OK] button.

    6.Press or to select [Auto(Expansion)], and then press the [OK] button.
    NOTE
    • If standard adjustment does not enhance printing quality, next try "supplemental adjustment", which may be helpful.

    Supplemental Adjustment
    Perform supplemental adjustment with the Printhead height set to [Super Low].
    IMPORTANT
    • Printing with [Head Height] set to [Super Low] may enhance printing quality, but it may also cause paper to rub against or become caught on the Printhead, which may cause paper jams or soiling on printed documents.

    1.Set [Head Height] to [Super Low].
    NOTE
    • If Super [Low] is not available, select [Lowest].

    2.In [Head Posi. Adj.], select [Auto(Expansion)].
    NOTE
    • If paper rubs against the Printhead or becomes jammed during Printhead height adjustment, try selecting a higher level in [Head Height] and performing [Auto(Expansion)] again.