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LOFFLER Konica Minolta i-Series User guide

  • Hello! I've reviewed the document about Konica Minolta i-Series and its auto gradation adjustment; it's a function designed to enhance color accuracy during copying and printing. This feature works by adjusting toner density, which is particularly useful when dealing with different paper types or varying weather conditions. I’m ready to answer any questions you might have about the procedure.
  • What is Auto Gradation Adjustment?
    Why might color calibration be needed?
    How do I perform an Auto Gradation Adjustment?
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Konica Minolta i-Series: Gradation Adjustment – Color Quality
This function is a great first step to fixing color quality issues when copying/printing by recalibrating
the density of the toner laid onto the paper.
What is Auto Gradation Adjustment?
This function helps to automatically adjust toner density (darkness) on the paper when
printing/copying. This will help with the color accuracy and image quality.
Example 1: Color calibration may need to take place is doing a print/copy job on heavy paper stock.
Different thickness or paper texture may soak toner in differently, which could potentially change
color density.
Example 2: Weather changes can affect how toner soaks into paper! Toner prints lighter on
warm/humid days, and darker on cold/dry days. Think of the paper as a “sponge.” The more water
that soaks into the paper, the lighter the print will get, since there is no room for toner to fit in the
groove of the paper. The gradation adjustment will account for the levels, and adjust as needed.
QUICK GUIDE
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MN – Bloomington: 952.925.6800 • Mankato: 507.625.8040 • Rochester: 507.292.8888 • St Cloud: 320.255.8888 • Willmar: 320.905.0289
WI – Eau Claire: 715.834.2679 • Hudson: 715.834.2679 • La Crosse: 608.782.7587
6/20/2020
Konica Minolta i-Series: Performing an Auto Gradation
Adjustment
1. From Main Menu, select Utility. (If on older model, select “Utility/Counter” button.)
2. Select Expert Adjustment
3. Log in with the administrator password
4. Select Gradation Adjustment.
5. Select Image Stabilization Only, and press Start.
6. After the machine finishes processing the stabilization, the Print and Copy boxes will be available.
• Print – Select this option when the printed image has an irregular gradation.
• Copy – Select this option when a copied image has irregular gradation.
7. Select Print or Copy, then press Start.
8. Select to print on 8.5x11 or 11x17, then press Start. A test pattern will print out.
9. Place the test pattern on the glass in the orientation indicated on the touch panel.
• Tip: Keep the lid shut and add extra pieces of paper on top of test pattern to ensure light does
not pass through page (3-5 sheets is plenty).
10. Press Start. The test pattern will be scanned, and the gradation level will adjust.
11. Repeat steps 7 to 11 a few more times (2-4) to further correct the color.
• Note: If color still seems off, please place a service call for a technician to look at the machine.
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