Prints on color transparencies appear dark when projected
Note: This problem occurs when projecting transparencies with reflective overhead projectors. To obtain the highest
projected color quality, transmissive overhead projectors are recommended.
Action Yes No
Step 1
From the printer control panel, make sure the paper type setting is set to
Transparency.
Is the paper type setting correct?
Go to step 2. Set the paper type to
Transparency.
Step 2
Reduce the toner darkness, and then resend the print job.
Does the print on the color transparency look lighter?
The problem is solved. Go to step 3.
Step 3
Make sure you are using a recommended type of color transparency, and
then resend the print job.
Does the print on the color transparency look lighter?
The problem is solved. Contact
customer
support.
The color of the print does not match the color of the original file
Note: The color conversion tables used in Auto Color Correction mode generally approximate the colors of a
standard computer monitor. However, because of technology differences that exist between printers and monitors,
there are many colors that can also be affected by monitor variations and lighting conditions.
Action Yes No
Step 1
a Set Color Correction to Off.
Note: When the printer color correction is disabled, the color is
based on the print job information, and no color conversion is
implemented.
b Resend the print job.
Does the color of the print match the color of the file on the computer
screen?
The problem is solved. Go to step 2.
Step 2
From the Quality menu on the printer control panel, do the following:
a Select Color Correction, and then select Manual.
b Select Manual Color, and then select the appropriate color conversion
table for the affected object type.
c Resend the print job.
Does the color of the print match the color of the file on the computer
screen?
The problem is solved. Contact
customer
support.
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