[G-09] Correcting "Out-of-Register Colors"

Use the following procedure to correct "out-of-register colors" as necessary.
Do this periodically to prevent "out-of-register colors."
IMPORTANT
Precautions when correcting "out-of-register colors"

To correct "out-of-register colors," the computer connected to the printer (print server when shared on a network) must be running.
Correcting "out-of-register colors" frequently may affect the life of the toner cartridges.

Correcting "Out-of-Register Colors" Manually

Open the Printer Status Window.
  1. Click the icon of the printer () in the taskbar.
  2. Select [Canon LBP5050].

Open the [Out-of-Register Colors Correction] dialog box.
  1. Click [Options].
  2. Click [Utility].
  3. Click [Out-of-Register Colors Correction].

Click [OK].
Correction of "out-of-register colors" starts.
NOTE
Correction time

Correction of "out-of-register colors" takes approximately 95 seconds.

Performing Quality Correction Immediately After the Printer Is Turned On

You can set the printer to perform quality correction (calibration and "out-of-register colors" correction) immediately after the printer is turned on.
Open the Printer Status Window.
  1. Click the icon of the printer () in the taskbar.
  2. Select [Canon LBP5050].

Open the [Startup Settings] dialog box.
  1. Click [Options].
  2. Click [Device Settings].
  3. Click [Startup Settings].

Configure the printer to perform calibration immediately after the printer is turned on.
  • [Execute Later]: Calibration and "out-of-register colors" correction are performed 15 minutes after the printer is turned on.
  • [Execute Immediately (Level 1)]: "Out-of-register colors" correction is performed immediately and calibration is performed 15 minutes later.
  • [Execute Immediately (Level 2)]: Calibration and "out-of-register colors" correction are performed immediately.
IMPORTANT
Operation of the printer immediately after it has been turned on

  • Even when [Execute Later] is selected, if calibration or "out-of-register colors" correction is performed for some reason within 15 minutes from the time the printer is turned on, calibration and "out-of-register colors" correction is not performed 15 minutes after the printer is turned on.
  • Even when [Execute Immediately (Level 1)] or [Execute Immediately (Level 2)] is selected, depending on the status of the printer, calibration and "out-of-register colors" correction may not be performed immediately after the printer is turned on.
NOTE
Delay time after the printer is turned on

If [Execute Later] or [Execute Immediately (Level 1)] is selected and a document is printed before 15 minutes has elapsed from the time the printer was turned on, calibration and "out-of-register colors" correction are performed immediately after printing is completed.
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