6-2 Phaser 6180 Color Laser Printer Service Manual
Adjustments and Calibrations
Adjustments
Color Registration
Color Registration adjustment procedure allows the user to change or correct 
the alignment of the four color images to meet specifications and/or user’s 
requirements.
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Adjusting laser power from the default value impacts other print-quality 
parameters, such as background, halftone/fine line production, fuser fix, 
and toner consumption. This adjustment should not be performed 
without first discussing with the customer regarding its potential 
impact on overall print quality.
Printing the Color Registration Correction Chart
Before performing Color Registration adjustment procedure, print the Color 
Registration Chart for reference.
1. From the Control Panel, press the Menu button.
2. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to find Admin Menu. Press 
the OK button.
3. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to find Maintenance Mode. 
Press the OK button.
4. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button find Adjust Color Regi. 
Press the OK button.
5. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow button to find Color Regi Chart. 
Press the OK button. The Color Registration Chart is printed. When 
printing is finished, the Ready menu is displayed.
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