Kyocera TaskAlfa 3050ci - Colors Denser Near Edges

[RY1997]

Re: Kyocera TaskAlfa 3050ci - Colors Denser Near Edges

You have to have the machine in copy mode.
Press 10871087 without pause. That should get you in

Ah okay. I got to the color table and hit the Color Table 1 button. But after that I get a blank screen. There's no option for me to select a different table or anything. Same with Color Table 2.

[Ropariva]

Re: Kyocera TaskAlfa 3050ci - Colors Denser Near Edges

Ah okay. I got to the color table and hit the Color Table 1 button. But after that I get a blank screen. There's no option for me to select a different table or anything. Same with Color Table 2.

[Scott]

Re: Kyocera TaskAlfa 3050ci - Colors Denser Near Edges

As an end user be careful in the service mode. The color table does change the color output a bit, but the general quality will remain the same.

As mentioned before the darker edges is a 'thing' with kyo machines and I was told by a kyo trainer that that's how they print and there is nothing you can do about it.

Don't get me wrong, these are great machines for general office work, but don't expect color critical work to come out all that great.

Your pic is funny!! I have always wanted to do that or tie the cord around my ball hitch and see how long it lasts!! LOL

[RY1997]

Re: Kyocera TaskAlfa 3050ci - Colors Denser Near Edges

Thank you for the info everyone!

I will simply ask for a new color table. Even if it is only a slight difference, if it's a visible difference I certainly care about it.

How do I exit service mode exactly??

[Scott]

Re: Kyocera TaskAlfa 3050ci - Colors Denser Near Edges

turn unit off and then back on, the switch at the back RHS bottom

[RY1997]

Re: Kyocera TaskAlfa 3050ci - Colors Denser Near Edges

turn unit off and then back on, the switch at the back RHS bottom

Nah, it was actually U000 "Exit Maintenance Mode" lol

[Scott]

Re: Kyocera TaskAlfa 3050ci - Colors Denser Near Edges

either or

[Netghost56]

Re: Kyocera TaskAlfa 3050ci - Colors Denser Near Edges

U001 exit maint. mode. U000 is print maint report.

[Happy Copier]

Re: Kyocera TaskAlfa 3050ci - Colors Denser Near Edges

Sorry about that. I just added an inline image that shows the "problem".

This is very disappointing to say the least. I'm actually trying to run a small printing business from home (I've even gotten a few orders so far), and I've been told color quality is lacking by customers. And just so you don't think I'm off my rocker, I know these machines do not compare to digital presses. I know they aren't necessarily made to be production machines, it's just that the company is local and the price is right for me to make some good profit.

Anyways, the feedback I have received doesn't have to do with this at all. Rather, color accuracy was lacking for an order but I got more accuracy when picking "Vivid Colors" from the print dialog for color settings.

For full bleed designs like postcards, business cards, or even full bleed brochures, I guess it doesn't matter if it's darker near the edges because it will almost always be cut off.

You seem to know your Kyocera machines. The only other complaint I have about this machine is that colors are darker than what appear on my screen. A basic bright red looks maroon when printed on a page. Do I bump up the saturation, lightness or both in print settings? I print from Publisher, Acrobat Pro, and Photoshop. I'm trying to print some nice 4x6 postcards to send to specific businesses in my area (I have leftover stamps in my car from when I was on eBay), but the colors just look so much darker and all.

Funny, the technicians through the rental company tell me I need to pay more money for higher quality paper. But I have this darkness issue on 110lb Domtar/Cougar Cover, and that paper isn't cheap. What are your thoughts on adjusting my colors in my print settings for brighter reds and blues?

How much are they charging you for that copier??