Setup guide

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3-4-9. Dark and Light Images Occur at Each Scan
Problems Dark and light images occur at each scan.
Causes 1) Head Slant is not adjusted perfectly.
2) Check whether the ink dot gain on the paper is obtained according to the
resolution.
3) Is the printheater temperature setting appropriate?
Checking procedures 1) Adjust the dot slant with [SLANT ADJUST] to 10µm or less for each
color.
2) In case of plotting with 720 dpi, perform test using MIMAKI-
recommended media, Glossy PVC.
3) Raise the print-heater temperature but not too high where the media feed
is affected.
Remedies 1) Adjust the head slant, R/F head adjust.
2) If Banding is solved, the accuracy of the device is assumed to be normal.
Change the plot mode to [STANDARD] or [FINE]. With 720 x 720dpi,
change the 8pass mode to the 16pass mode; with 360 x 540dpi, change
the 6pass mode to the 12pass mode.
3) After change the temperature of printheater, be sure to adjust [MEDIA
COMP.].