Replacing Ink Tanks; If Banding Occurs - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6300S Basic Guide No.2 Basic Manual

If printed images are affected by banding in different colors across the sheet, execute Adj. Quality for automatic
adjustment of the paper feed amount.
There are two modes of automatic adjustment to correct banding: Auto(GenuinePpr) and Auto(OtherPaper) . In
either mode, the printer prints and reads a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the feed amount.
• Auto(GenuinePpr)
Use this mode with paper identifi ed in the Paper Reference Guide . (→
Printer)
• Auto(OtherPaper)
Use this mode with paper not in the Paper Reference Guide , or if Auto(GenuinePpr) does not eliminate
banding.
• Adjustment is not possible with Auto(GenuinePpr) and Auto(OtherPaper) when using highly transparent media.
In this case, use Manual adjustment.
(→"Manual Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality)," User's Guide)
• Use paper of the same type and size for adjustment as you will use for printing.
• Always check the Adj. Priority values before using Auto(GenuinePpr) or Auto(OtherPaper) .
(→"Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method (Feed Priority)," User's Guide)
• If additional fi ne-tuning is necessary after Auto(GenuinePpr) and Auto(OtherPaper) , execute Adj. Fine Feed .
(→"Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount (Adj. Fine Feed)," User's Guide)
• Use Adjust Length to ensure that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length.
(→ , If Line Length Does Not Match)
• This may take some time, depending on the type of paper.
Items to Prepare
Perform adjustment as follows.
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Load paper.
(→ , Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder)
(→ , Loading Rolls in the Printer)
(→ , Loading Sheets in the Printer)
• Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specifi ed in the settings. Adjustment
cannot be completed correctly unless the loaded paper matches the settings.

If Banding Occurs

This topic describes how to adjust the feed amount automatically.
• When Using Rolls
An unused roll at least 10 inches wide
• When Using Sheets
Auto(GenuinePpr) : One sheet of unused paper, A4/Letter size
Auto(OtherPaper) : Two sheets of unused paper, A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A2)
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