Reducing Toner Consumption
Problem
In order to maintain image quality (IQ), the press will enter “Adjust Image Quality” mode. In
this mode, toner is consumed in the form of toner bands and process control patches being laid
down. Frequency of the “Adjust Image Quality” is dependent on many factors including area
coverage. While printing jobs of low area coverage/low image density, the frequency of “Adjust
Image Quality” may be greater.
Suggested Solution
Three NVM values can be adjusted to reduce toner consumption based on user requirements.
Refer to the following table. From the first column of the table, select the solution which best
fits user requirements, and then change the NVM values as shown for each of the three NVM
settings.
Important
To select the outcome appropriate for your environment, contact the system administrator.
NVM 762-108NVM 752-175NVM 762-085User Requirement
Set NVM to 3Set NVM to 1 (On)Set NVM to 1 (On)1. Image Quality (IQ) Priority
These are the press default set-
tings which provide optimum IQ
output, but increase toner con-
sumption and may reduce pro-
ductivity.
Set NVM to 1Set NVM to 0 (Off)Set NVM to 1 (On)2. Middle Setting
Note
This is the recommended setting.
These settings configure the
press for less toner usage if im-
age quality is not the highest
priority. IQ may be slightly re-
duced.
No change requiredNo change re-
quired
Set NVM to 0 (Off)3. Lower Toner Consumption Pri-
ority
These settings decrease toner
usage and increase productivity,
but may result in degraded IQ.
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