How to color calibrate a Sharp MX series MFP

On a color copier, making sure that the colors are calibrated correctly can go a long way toward maintaining or increasing print quality.  The process for calibrating color copiers varies greatly, but on many of the Sharp MX series color copiers, it is an easy task to complete, and it can mitigate or prevent poor color density.

There are two parts to color-calibrating a Sharp MX series copier or multifunction printer.  There is the color calibration process for the copier and the color calibration setting for the printer engine.  Both should be done to complete the calibration procedure.  (The exact steps may vary by model.)

Ledger-sized paper (11" x 17") will be required to run the calibration check, one sheet for each calibration.

Copier Color Calibration:
- Press the System Settings button
- Tap Copy Settings
- Tap Color Adjustments
- Tap Auto Color Calibration
- Tap Execute

The following message will be displayed: "Please Wait. Print quality is being automatically adjusted."

The calibration page will print out.  Place it on the scanner glass.  (If you orient it incorrectly, the machine will let you know.)  Tap Execute.  A message will be displayed to let you know whether the calibration process completed successfully.

Printer Color Calibration:
- Press the System Settings button
- Scroll down to Printer Settings and tap it
- Select Auto Color Calibration
- Tap Execute

The following message will be displayed: "Please Wait. Print quality is being automatically adjusted."

The calibration page will print out.  Place it on the scanner glass.  (If you orient it incorrectly, the machine will let you know.)  Tap Execute.  A message will be displayed to let you know whether the calibration process completed successfully.


If you are asked for an administrator password after pressing the System Settings button, contact your machine administrator.

The date of the last successful color calibration is stored in the machine, and can be checked by printing out a configuration page.