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Banding at swath boundary

Introduction

Solve banding at swath boundary on your print. Banding that shows at swath boundary as light lines, dark lines, or gloss differences. Follow the procedure below. You can stop at any time in the procedure when the problem is solved.

Banding at swath boundary

Procedure

  1. Perform media calibration. Calibrate the media.
  2. Perform manual or periodic maintenance with [Advanced automatic nozzle optimization].
  3. Make sure that the [Automatic advance correction]  setting in the RIP is enabled. Change the media settings.
  4. Change the [Advance correction]  setting in the RIP. Decrease, smaller step, to minimize light lines. Increase, bigger step, to minimize dark lines. Change the media settings.
  5. When you are printing in [High quality] print mode, tune the [Print strategy] setting. Change the media settings.
  6. Depending on the media type, it can help to lower the [Printer platen temperature] in the RIP. Change the media settings.
  7. Select a higher quality print mode. Select a print mode.

What to do next

When the problem is not solved, contact your application specialist or local Service representative.

Parent topic:
Solve specific quality problems
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