Prepare carefully before starting to create a custom media configuration.
- Install full ink cartridges in the printer. Do not use the small ink cartridges that ship with the printer for high quality color proofing. (The color of the ink may be out of specification.)
- Install the latest firmware.
- Load the media on the printer.
- Run all the printer head alignment steps, if available.
- If the printer is new, or has been idle for a long time, run a test print. (for best color consistency run multiple proofs and head cleaning steps to clear out any dry ink.)
- Run a nozzle check test. If necessary, clean the nozzle.
- Run the spectrophotometer alignment procedure.