Konica Minolta Color Care IQ-501 User manual

IQ-501 Quick Guide
KONICA MINOLTA

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Table of contents
Want to Do/Step Execution
Timing Procedure Page
1a. Dairy Care/Preparation Initial only
(one time)
- Basic settings (step 1-35)
- Setting Summary
p.2
p.12
1b. Dairy Care/Execution Everyday - Auto Run (step 1-6)
p.13
Once a day - Manual Execution (step 7-12) p.15
2. Adjust registration for
new paper/Execution
When Combination
of Paper and tray
is changed
- Loading paper to
/Main Body (step 1-9)
/PF-602m(normal) (step 10-19)
/PF-602m(small) (step 20-25)
/PF-707m(normal) (step 26-34)
/PF-707m(small) (step 35-40)
/LU-202m/202XL/XLm (step 41-49)
p.17
-Auto Measure (step 50-62) p.34
3a. Keep registration and
constant color reproduction
during long printing for the
job with Trim Margin
/Preparation
When paper is
changed
- Confirm paper size (Step 1)
- Conformation of Auto Image Adj.
Settings (Step 2-11)
- Package color auto adj. incl
Color Density Control (Step 12-17)
- Both side adjustment (Step 18-30)
- Setting Summary
p.38
p.46
3b.Keep registration and
constant color reproduction
during long printing for the
job with Trim Margin
/Execution
When you start
printing long job
actually
- Print the job by
/Konica Minolta controller (A)
/EFIcontroller (B)
/CREO controller (C) p.47
4a.Keep registration and
constant color reproduction
during long printing for the
job without Trim Margin
/Preparation
When paper is
changed
- Color Density Control setting
(Step 1-7)
- Periodical Both Side Adjustment
setting (Step 8-9)
- Setting Summary
p.49
p.51
4b.Keep registration and
constant color reproduction
during long printing for the
job with Trim Margin
/Execution
When you start
printing long job
actually
- Print the job by
/Konica Minolta controller (A)
/EFIcontroller (B)
/CREO controller (C)
p.52
NOTICE This manual describes the procedures for C3080 as an example.

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Load “Max density adjustment” paper
into the tray 1.
(Tray # is an example in this manual)
✔ As for selecting adjustment paper, please consult
with service representative.
In general, coated paper is recommended since
color and density reproduction are stable.
Load “the paper actually used for the job”
into the tray 2.
(Tray # is an example in this manual)
✔ An paper should be
lengthwise (X): 420.0 mm to 487.7 mm,
widthwise (Y): 279.4 mm or more).
1a. Daily Care /Preparation (=Basic settings)

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2
Press the “Utility/Counter” key.
3
Press [Administrator Setting].
4
If the [Administrator Password] screen
is displayed, enter the administrator
password using 8 to 64 one-byte
characters, then press [OK].
✔ The administrator password must be specified using
8 to 64 one-byte
characters.
5
The [Administrator Setting Menu] screen
is displayed.
Press [System Setting].
6
Press [Expert Adjustment].

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Press [Quality Adjustment].
8
Press [Custom Screen].
9
Select [Dot190] for [Screen1]
Press [OK].
10
Press [Exit].

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Press [Adjustment] on the [MACHINE]
screen.
12
Press [Quality Adjustment].
13
Press [Color Density Control].
14
Press [Basic Setting].

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Select each item as follows
- [Use Color Density Control] > [ON]
- [Periodical Adj. Execution] > [ON]
- [Adjustment Execution timing]
> [During Job Runs]
- [Chart Tray Setting] > [OFF]
Press [Next].
16
Select each item as follows
- [Adjustment Interval] > [ON]
Press [Change] and set [1000 pages].
- [Concurrent Execution of BothSidesAdj.]
> [ON]
Press [OK].
17
Press [Close].

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18
Press [Image Diagnosis]
NOTICE
If [Image Diagnosis] is not displayed even
IQ-501 is equipped, please contact your service
representative.
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Press [Basic Setting].
20
Select each item as follows
[DetailedDiagnosis/Sync.SimpleDiagnosis]
> [ON]
[Detailed Diagnosis Result Auto Reset]
> [ON]
[Output Stored Job after Diagnosis]
> [OFF]
Press [OK].
21
Press [Close].

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22
Press [Package Color Auto Adj.].
23
Press [Initial Set.].
<KM controller>
<EFI/CREO controller>
24
Select each item as follows
For KM controller
- [Screen of Adjustment Target] > [Screen1]
- [Auto Selection] > [OFF]
- [Gamma Auto. Adj.] > [ON]
- [Dens. BalanceAdj.] > [ON]
- [Max Density Adj.] > [ON]
- [Color Density] > [ON]
- [Exact Color] or [G7 Calibration] > [ON]
- [Exact Color : Number of Output Job] > [1] or
- [G7 Calibration : Number of Output Job] > [1]
For EFI/CREO controller
- [Screen of Adjustment Target] > [Screen1]
- [Auto Selection] > [OFF]
- [Gamma Auto. Adj.] > [ON]
- [Dens. BalanceAdj.] > [ON]
- [Max Density Adj.] > [ON]
- [Color Density] > [ON]
- [ControllerCalib.] > [ON]
Press [Next].

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[Maximum Density
Adjustment Tray] > [Tray1]
Press [Next].
(“Max density adjustment paper is loaded
into the tray 1 as an example.)
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Select each item as follows
- [Adjustment Tray] > [Tray2]
- [Auto Run] > [OFF]
- [Overwrite Tray Set. of Max.DensityAdj.]
> [ON]
Press [OK].
(“The paper actually used for the job is
loaded into the tray 1 as an example.)
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Press [Start].

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When the adjustment is completed, the
adjustment result is displayed.
Press [Close].
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Press [Initial Set.].
<KM controller>
<EFI/CREO controller>
30
Select each item as follows
For KM controller
- [Screen of Adjustment Target] > [Screen1]
- [Auto Selection] > [ON]
- [Gamma Auto. Adj.] > [ON]
- [Dens. BalanceAdj.] > [OFF]
- [Max Density Adj.] > [ON]
- [Color Density] > [ON]
- [Exact Color] or [G7 Calibration] > [OFF]
For EFI/CREO controller
- [Screen of Adjustment Target] > [Screen1]
- [Auto Selection] > [ON]
- [Gamma Auto. Adj.] > [ON]
- [Dens. BalanceAdj.] > [OFF]
- [Max Density Adj.] > [ON]
- [Color Density] > [ON]
- [ControllerCalib.] > [OFF]
Press [Next].

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Press [Next].
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Select each item as follows
- [Adjustment Tray] > [Tray2]
- [Auto Run]> [ON] if the print engine is
turned ON and OFF every day
- [Auto Run]> [OFF] if the print engine is
running through the days and not
turned OFF in daily use
- [Overwrite Tray Set. of Max.DensityAdj.]
> [OFF]
Press [OK].
33
Press [Close].
34
Press [Exit].
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Return to [MACHINE] screen.

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Setting Summary of 1a. Daily Care
[Loading paper]
- Max density adjustment Paper Tray: [Tray 1]
- The paper actually used for the job Tray: [Tray 2]
[Custom Screen]
- Screen1 : [Dot190]
[Color Density Control]
- Use Color Density Control]: [ON]
- Periodical Adj. Execution: [ON]
- Adjustment Execution timing: [During Job Runs]
- Chart Tray Setting: [OFF]
- Adjustment Interval: [ON](1000 pages)
- Concurrent Execution of BothSidesAdj. : [ON]
[Image Diagnosis]
- DetailedDiagnosis/Sync.SimpleDiagnosis : [ON]
- Detailed Diagnosis Result Auto Reset: [ON]
- Output Stored Job after Diagnosis: [OFF]
[Package Color Auto Adj.]
- Screen of Adjustment Target : [Screen1]
- Auto Selection : [ON]
- Gamma Auto. Adj. : [ON]
- Dens. BalanceAdj. : [ON](initial only)/[OFF](daily use)
- Max Density Adj. : [ON]
- Exact color, G7 Calibration or ControllerCalib. : [ON](initial only)/[OFF](daily use)
- Number of Output Job(if Exact Color or G7 is selected) : [1]
- Maximum Density Adjustment Tray: [Tray1]
- Adjustment Tray: [Tray2]
- Auto Run:
[ON] (if the print engine is turned ON and OFF every day)
[OFF](if the print engine is running through the days and not turned OFF daily use)
- Overwrite Tray Set. of Max.DensityAdj. : [ON](initial only)/[OFF](daily use)

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< Auto Run >
1
Turn ON the main power switch.
The main power switch is located inside the machine
and can be reached from the front door.
With the main power switch turned on, the Power
LED on the control panel lights up in orange.
2
Turn ON the sub power switch.
3
The Wake-up screen is displayed.
1b. Daily Care / Execution (= Package Auto Color Adjustment)
If the print engine is turned ON and OFF every day,
go to <Auto Run> Step 1 to 6.
If the print engine is running through the days and not turned OFF in daily use,
go to <Manual Execution> Step 7 to 10

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The Package Auto Color Adjustment screen
and Warm-up screen are displayed.
5
Automatically adjustment starts.
6
Adjustment charts are printed.

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< Manual Execution >
7
Press [Adjustment] on the [MACHINE]
screen.
8
Press [Quality Adjustment].
9
Press [Package Color Auto Adj.].
10
Press [Start].
✔ The simplified image analysis chart and basic image
diagnosis chart are printed out.

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Adjustment charts are printed.
12
When the adjustment is completed, the
adjustment result is displayed.

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2-1. When you want to adjust registration for new paper
< Main Body Tray >
1
Withdraw the tray to be replenished with
paper, and then open the feed roller.
NOTICE
Be sure to fully withdraw the tray until a blue
label shows on the rear-left side of the tray.
Otherwise, the feed roller may not open or
other machine trouble may be caused.
2
Turn the guide fixing knobs (2 pieces on
front and rear side) counterclockwise to
loosen them.
3
While pushing the side guide lock release
lever, slide the side guide plate outward.
2. Adjust registration for new paper /Execution
Loading paper
- Main Body Tray >>: Step 1 to 9
-PF-602m(normalsize) >>:Step10to19
- PF-602m(small size) >>: Step 20 to 25
-PF-707m(normalsize) >>:Step26to34
- PF-707m(small size) >>: Step 35 to 40
- LU-202m(LU-202XL/XLm) >>: Step 41 to 49
Auto measure >>: Step 50 to 62
- Normal size: larger than the minimum width between the side guide plates
- Small size : less than the minimum width between the side guide plates

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Slide the rear guide plate outward.
To slide the rear guide plate to the right, hold the
top as illustrated, and slide the rear guide plate
while pressing it down slightly.
On the other hand, hold and slightly press down the
bottom of the rear guide plate to slide the rear
guide plate to the left.
NOTICE
■The rear guide plate cannot be slid smoothly
to the right side without being pressed down.
Also, holding the rear guide plate at the top
may fail to slide it to the left side.
■Be careful not to move the rear guide plate by
force, otherwise it may be damaged.
5
Load paper so that the stack of paper is
aligned against the right side of the tray.
NOTICE
Do not load more than 500 sheets (80 g/m2 /
21 lb Bond) in Tray 1 (upper tray) or more
than 1,000 sheets (80 g/m2 / 21 lb Bond) in
Tray 2 (lower tray). Also, do not load paper
above the limit indicated on the side guide
plate. Otherwise, a paper jam may be caused.
Forcibly pushing the tray into the main body
with paper loaded close to the limit may
misalign the paper stack. Gently push the tray
into the main body.
6
Pushing the side guide lock release lever,
align the side guide plate to the paper.

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7
Turn the guide fixing knobs (2 pieces on
front and rear side) clockwise to fix them.
8
Align the rear guide plate to the paper.
NOTICE
Be sure that the rear guide plate is securely
aligned to the paper. If any gap is left between
the rear guide plate and paper, the machine
cannot detect the correct paper size, and
machine trouble may be caused.
9
Push in the tray until it locks into place.
The Amount indicator of the tray will change
From “ ” to “ " on the [MACHINE] screen and
[COPY] screen.