DisplayMaker Legacy Mach 12 - Print Server and Driver Setup Guide

1-14 Calibration
Calibration
ColorMark calibration (linearization) is one of the most signifi-
cant things you can do to ensure accurate and consistent color
output. The calibration procedures store information about spe-
cific inks, media, and printers in the ColorMark software which
then tailors the processing of the job to optimize the inks, media
and printer used. It ensures that the printer can print color sam-
ples of known densities in a predictable (linear) progression.
Calibrating the DisplayMaker Mach 12 consists of two steps: Cal-
ibrating the print engine itself, and calibrating the ColorMark
Color Management System software.
Calibrating the Print
Engine
Make sure that the printer is calibrated. The print engine calibra-
tion consists of jet coverage and head alignment procedures.
This calibration ensures precisely rendered images. See the
DisplayMaker Mach 12 User Manual for instructions on how to
calibrate the printer.
Calibrate the print engine when:
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You see color misalignment errors
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You remove and replace printheads
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The printer has been idle for an extended period of time
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You are directed to do so by ColorSpan Technical Support
Calibrating ColorMark
Calibrating the ColorMark software ensures color consistency
between prints by compensating for variations in ink drop size
that normally occur. It is not necessary to calibrate after printing
any specific number of jobs. Calibrate ColorMark CMS under
these circumstances:
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When you first install the printer
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When you switch inks or print modes
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When you change media (but only if the last calibration was
performed over 24 hours ago; check the printer configura-
tion dialog for last calibration date and time
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When you notice a change in the color consistency of the
printer output