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C1070 Registration Linearization Lab
C1070 Registration Linearization Lab
Precautions/Warnings:
IMPORTANT: PF trays and main body trays should already be mechanically centered before
starting this procedure.
For training purposes we will only be adjusting one tray, but you would need to perform this
procedure for all trays that require accurate image registration.
When printing any type of chart for adjustment purposes, ALWAYS print more than 3 prints
and use the last sheet printed for measurements; unless otherwise instructed.
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Task 1: Loading Paper Trays
For training purposes we will only be adjusting one tray, but you would need to perform this
procedure for all trays that require accurate image registration. First we will load the substrate into
the paper tray we are going to adjust. Centering tolerances for the main body trays (1 and 2) will not
be as tight as the Paper Feed Unit trays (PF-707 or PF-602) because the paper width guides can
NOT be adjusted to reduce paper from becoming offset for a tighter tolerance.
TASKS REFERENCES
LOADING THE PAPER TRAY
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LOADING THE PAPER TRAY (CONTINUED)
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LOADING THE PAPER TRAY (CONTINUED)
7. When a gap is too narrow, the substrate can
get caught in the side guides, resulting in no
feed. Verify that the substrate can move in
arrowed direction without friction.
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Task 2: Reset Paper Settings
Before performing any adjustments we will reset the Both Sides Adjustment to the default settings.
We will use the Both Sides Adjustments later in the lab to fine tuning the image position.
TASKS REFERENCES
RESET PAPER SETTINGS
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RESET PAPER SETTINGS (CONTINUED)
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Task 3: Reset Manual Centering Adjustment
To allow us to properly use the Centering Auto Adjustment later in this lab we will want to make
sure the manual Centering Adjustment is zeroed out.
TASKS REFERENCES
RESETTING CENTERING ADJUSTMENT
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RESETTING CENTERING ADJUSTMENT (CONTINUED)
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Task 4: Front Side Adjustments
In this task we will set the magnification, CD skew, and timing adjustments for the front side of the
paper using the machines internal Linearity evaluation pattern (test pattern 16 for A3 size paper or
test pattern 33 for 11x17 size paper).
TASKS REFERENCES
FRONT SIDE ADJUSTMENTS
1. Verify that Registration Swing Control is turned FSM>I Adjustment/Setting>Service
ON by setting DIPSW 36-3=1. Mode>System Setting>Software
DIPSW setting procedures
Note: This DIPSW enables the Auto Centering
function. This would be turned off when performing
the mechanical centering adjustment for the trays.
2. Perform the Belt Line Speed Adjustment for the FSM>I Adjustment/Setting>Service
front side using A3 or 11x17 paper. Mode>Machine Adjustment>Belt Line
Speed Adj. (Printer Adjustment)
Note: Reference the C1070 Service Manual for
detailed instructions on how to perform the Belt Line Standard value= 205.7 ± 1 mm
Speed and other Machine Adjustments. Also
the“TP33 Image2.pdf” which is available in the Lab
Assets folder of the C1070 Student Materials is a
good quick reference for test pattern 33
measurements on 11x17 paper (for North America) .
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FRONT SIDE ADJUSTMENTS (CONTINUED)
3. Perform the CD-Mag Adjustment for the front FSM>I Adjustment/Setting>Service
side using A3 or 11x17 paper. Mode>Machine Adjustment>CD-Mag.
Adjustment (Printer Adjustment)
4. Perform the Crosswise Dir. Skew Adj. for the FSM>I Adjustment/Setting>Service
front side using A3 or 11x17 paper. Mode>Machine Adjustment>Crosswise
Dir. Skew Adj. (Printer Adjustment)
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Task 5 : Centering Auto Adjustment
The C1070 series has an auto centering system that is unique from Konica Minolta’s other
production machines. The C1070 series moves the paper to the writing position (in the registration
section) instead of moving the image to the paper (with the write unit). The Centering Auto
Adjustment sets the amount that the registration section must move the paper for each tray. This
adjustment is performed when you install the main body, paper feed unit, or there is mis-centering in
a particular paper tray.
TASKS REFERENCES
CENTERING AUTO ADJUSTMENT
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CENTERING AUTO ADJUSTMENT (CONTINUED)
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CENTERING AUTO ADJUSTMENT (CONTINUED)
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CENTERING AUTO ADJUSTMENT (CONTINUED)
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Task 6 : Centering Sensor Gap Adjustment
Now we will perform the Centering Sensor Gap Adjustment to set the center position that the auto
centering will maintain for all of the paper trays. This adjustment is performed when you install the
main body, paper feed unit, or clean or replace the centering sensor (PS1) in the registration unit.
The Auto Centering Adjustment should always be performed right before this adjustment.
TASKS REFERENCES
CENTERING SENSOR GAP ADJUSTMENT
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CENTERING SENSOR GAP ADJUSTMENT (CONTINUED)
3. Highlight the tray you have been
adjusting, and then press the Start
button.
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CENTERING SENSOR GAP ADJUSTMENT (CONTINUED)
6. If necessary change the Centering
Sensor Gap value and repeat printing the
test pattern to verify that the image is
centered on the paper.
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Task 7: Skew Adjustments
In this task we will use both mechanical and electronic adjustments to correct for image skew.
TASKS REFERENCES
SKEW ADJUSTMENTS
1. Print a double sided test pattern number 16 or 33.
Verify that there is no registration skew when
comparing the front side with the back side of the
test pattern. If a skew exists on both sides of the test
pattern perform the Registration Unit Skew
Adjustment procedure in the service manual to
correct it.
Tip: A light table will make the skew and back side
adjustments easier to perform.
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Task 8: Back Side Adjustments
In this task we will use electronic adjustments to perform the back side adjustments using the
machines internal Linearity evaluation pattern.
TASKS REFERENCES
3. Perform the FD-Mag. Adjustment for the back FSM>I Adjustment/Setting>Service
side Offset (ADU) using the A3 or 11x17 Mode>Machine Adjustment > (Printer
substrate. (Select 1 > 2 when printing test Adjustment)
chart).
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Task 9: Linearity Test Pattern Verification and Fine Tuning
At this point the back side may not be perfectly aligned with the front side. We will be using the Both
Sides Adjustment in the next task to do that, but in order to achieve tight tolerances, we need our
first and second side adjustments to be correct. In this task we will verify the adjustments we just
made are within specification and make any necessary changes.
TASKS REFERENCES
5 CD-Mag. Adjustment (ADU) 190 ± 1mm or less (align with front side if possible)
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Task 10 : RIP Tray Alignment
Some print controllers also allow you to change the image position of print jobs, so in the field, it may
also be necessary to reset the RIP’s registration adjustments. For example: Fiery “Tray Alignment”
adjustment would need to be reset before performing the Both Sides Adjustment using a print job. If
another RIP, other than a Fiery is being used, make sure to reset any registration related
adjustments.
TASKS REFERENCES
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Task 11 : Both Sides Gap Adjustment
Depending on the substrate, accurate side 1 to side 2 registration may be impossible to achieve by
using service mode adjustments alone. The Gap Adjustment will fine tune the image
position/magnification on the back side to align it to the image on the front side.
It is intended to help the user compensate for changing substrates, inaccurately cut substrates, and
environmental conditions that can cause substrates to shrink. The customer would want to use the
substrate they will be printing their job on to perform this adjustment.
TASKS REFERENCES
GAP ADJUSTMENT
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Task 12 : Both Sides Front and Back Adjustment
In addition to the Gap Adjustment, the Both Sides Adjustment also lets the user adjust the
magnification (Zoom) and image positon (Image Shift) on the front and back side of the paper. We
will just be reviewing these adjustments, but they are explained in detail in the HTML User’s Guide.
TASKS REFERENCES
3. Select Close.
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Task 13: Scanner Adjustments
Since we just got finished setting the Linearity evaluation pattern (test pattern number 16 or 33) to
specification for the printer adjustments, we will print it and use it to perform the scanner
adjustments.
TASKS REFERENCES
SCANNER ADJUSTMENTS
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Feedback
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