Xerox 300x User Guide
Calibrating the Printer
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User Manual
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Note
Each square on the
Gray Linearity test print contains a bar
pattern that contrasts slightly with its background color. The bar
pattern may show a slight color that is not important in gray
linearity; only the relative lightness level is important.
pattern may show a slight color that is not important in gray
linearity; only the relative lightness level is important.
4.
Within each row on the test print, select the square that shows the
closest lightness match between the two areas of the square. Look
for equal amounts of lightness or darkness; disregard differences
in color or hue. Squinting a little to distort your vision can help in
selecting the correct square.
closest lightness match between the two areas of the square. Look
for equal amounts of lightness or darkness; disregard differences
in color or hue. Squinting a little to distort your vision can help in
selecting the correct square.
Enter the square’s number into the Gray Linearity dialog box.
a.
In the 5% CMY row on the test print, select the square that
shows the most similar lightness between the two colors in the
square.
shows the most similar lightness between the two colors in the
square.
b.
In the dialog box, click the 5% Gray button.
c.
Click the corresponding square in the CMY and Black rows.
The number in the CMY and Black columns change to reflect
your selection.
The number in the CMY and Black columns change to reflect
your selection.
d.
Repeat this procedure for all of the rows.