Panasonic KX-P8420 Manual

When working with color materials, whether they be presentations, 
illustrations, or complicated page designs, you make aesthetic decisions 
about the colors you use. Once you have decided on your goal, you then 
need to realize it in print. Your color printing system becomes an ally in this 
creative process to the extent that you can get results that are 

predictable. 

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If you have designed a brochure to print on the KX-P8420, you want the 
printed colors to match the design specification.

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If you are printing presentations on the KX-P8420, you want to preserve 
the vivid colors in the monitor display. 

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If you are working with color that will print on press, you want the 
KX-P8420 output to match prepress proofs. 

The type of print job and the final print device either the KX-P8420 printer or 
an offset press, determine the methodology you use to achieve optimal 
results. 

No matter what your goals are, two hardware factors always impact color 
print output: print device consistency and the range of colors the print 
device can print, known as its gamut. These factors are covered briefly in 
this chapter. Creating successful color documents and presentations also 
requires an understanding of color management software as it is 
implemented by the KX-P8420 and on your desktop computer. Most of this 
chapter is devoted to discussing the various elements of color management 
that contribute to predictable color results. 

The factors described below affect print device consistency, as well as color 
fidelity and overall output quality.

The paper and toner used by the print device can greatly affect printed 
color. For best results, use the consumables recommended by the 
manufacturer of your printer. 

Problems such as streaking and insufficient or excessive amounts of one or 
more toners arise when a print device does not receive periodic 
maintenance. In addition to having it serviced regularly, monitor the color 
production of your printer by making standard test prints at regular intervals. 
You can do this easily by printing the KX-P8420 Test Page from the front 
panel. Save the prints and show them to your system or site administrator if 
recalibration becomes necessary.