Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9400S Basic Manual

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Automatic Banding AdjustmentAutomatic Banding AdjustmentIf printed images are affected by banding in different colors across the sheet, execute Adj. Quality for automaticadjustment of the paper feed amount.There are two modes of automatic adjustment to correct banding: Auto(GenuinePpr) and Auto(OtherPaper). Ineither mode, the printer prints and reads a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the feed amount.• Auto(GenuinePpr)Use this mode with paper identified in the Paper Reference Guide.(See "Types of Paper.") →User's Guide• Auto(OtherPaper)Use this mode with paper not in the Paper Reference Guide, or if Auto(GenuinePpr) does not eliminate band-ing.(See "Types of Paper.") →User's GuideImportant• Adjustment is not possible with Auto(GenuinePpr) and Auto(OtherPaper) when using highly transparent media.In this case, use Manual adjustment.(See "Manual Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality).") →User's GuideNote• We recommend executing the adjustment if you have changed the paper type or paper size.• Always check the Adj. Priority values before using Auto(GenuinePpr) or Auto(OtherPaper).(See "Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method.") →P.97• If additional fine-tuning is necessary after Auto(GenuinePpr) and Auto(OtherPaper), execute Adj. Fine Feed.(See "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.(See "Adjusting Line Length (Adjust Length).") →User's Guide• This may take some time, depending on the type of paper.Items to PrepareWhen Using Rolls An unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in) wideWhen Using Sheets Auto(GenuinePpr) : One sheet of unused paper, A4/Letter sizeAuto(OtherPaper) : Two sheets of unused paper, A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A2)Perform adjustment as follows.1 Load the paper.• Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls →P.9• Loading Rolls in the Printer →P.11• Loading Sheets in the Printer →P.18Important• Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified in the settings. Adjustment cannotbe 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.Automatic Banding Adjustment iPF9400SBasic GuideAdjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the feed amount98