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Chapter 14: Advanced Printers and Scanners 9Figure 14-4Changing the Printer Settings on a Per-Document BasisScanner CalibrationsCalibrating a device is one of the first tasks after installing a driver. Use the bundled softwarethat came with the device to perform this procedure. The default settings can bealtered later to meet customer requirements.Scanner calibrations can include positioning the sensor and using an IT8 target to adjustthe color. An IT8 target is a color calibration chart that you use to create profiles for specificdevices. A scanner analyzes the target for comparison, while a printer reproduces the targetfor comparison.To ensure calibration, compare the printed output of the device to the IT8 target. Adjust theprinter color settings to match. The next time you print or scan an image, the color will beas accurate as the target.Printer CalibrationsThe calibration of the printer is performed using the print driver software. This processmakes sure that the print heads are aligned and can print on special paper. Inkjet print headsare usually fitted to the ink cartridge, which means that you might have to recalibrate theprinter each time you change a cartridge.Verify FunctionalityThe installation of any device is not complete until you have successfully tested all thedevice functions. This includes special tasks such as the following: