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6 QMS 3260/4032 Laser Printer - Base Engine Technical Manual
Release Version 11-97
Making Printer Adjustments
To Adjust Side Edge Registration
Use these routines to align the image on the drum with the side edge of the paper. Each feeder has a sep-
arate Side Edge Adjustment procedure. Use the table below to select the appropriate feeder.
Checking Side Edge Registration
1. Use Diagnostic Routine 23-13 to generate a Grid Test Pattern.
2. Measure the distance from the side edge of the paper to the beginning of the grid pattern.
3. If the measurement is 4.0mm ±2.0mm (±2.4mm Duplex), the side edge registration is within specifica-
tion.
4. If the measurement is out of specification, procedure to
Adjusting Side Edge Registration
.
Adjusting Side Edge Registration
1. Enter Adjustment Routine 6-20 (Side Edge Registration for all trays).
2. Press Function Key [1] to view the current value of all tray side edge registration.
The LCD displays the
Chn
-
Fun
number of the test,
NVM
, and
the current value
.
The cursor is under the first digit of the current value.
3. Use the Control Panel keys to change the value of the first digit.
4. Press [5] to move the cursor to the second digit.
5. Use the Control Panel keys to change the value of the second digit.
6. Press Function Key [1] to write the new value to memory.
7. Press Function Key [0] to clear the bottom line.
8. Press Function Key [1] to read the new value.
9. Use Diagnostic Routine 23-13 to generate a Grid Test Pattern.
10. Measure the new side edge registration.
11. When you have finished making all of the changes
, run NVRAM Initialization Chn-20 Fun-67.
This writes to NVRAM the new side edge registration value for all trays.
Chain
(Routine)
Function
(Subroutine)
Purpose Min
Value
Nom
Value
Max
Value
Step
Value
620
Side edge registration - All trays 01 50 99 1=0.258mm
621
Side edge registration - Tray 1 01 50 99 1=0.258mm
622
Side edge registration - Tray 2 01 50 99 1=0.258mm
623
Side edge registration - Tray 3 01 50 99 1=0.258mm
624
Side edge registration - Tray 4 01 50 99 1=0.258mm
625
Side edge registration - Tray 5 01 50 99 1=0.258mm
626
Side edge registration - MSI 01 50 99 1=0.258mm
627
Side edge registration - Envelope 01 50 99 1=0.258mm
628
Side edge registration - Duplex / all trays 01 50 99 1=0.258mm
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