Measuring Print Skew
1. Load a stack of paper in the IN tray. Use paper with | 2. Print a page of information that should display a consistent | ||
squareness that is within tolerance. | left margin down the page. | ||
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3. Take measurements to determine the print skew on the | 4. | Use one of the following equations to determine the total |
page. |
| print skew on the page: |
A. Measure the distance from the left edge of the paper |
| – If A>B, use the equation |
to the upper left corner of the printout. This is distance |
| – If B>A, use the equation |
“A” in the figure below. | 5. | Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 on at least 20 pages. The |
B. Measure the distance from the left edge of the paper |
| measurement should be within the print skew specification |
to the lower left corner of the pattern. This is distance |
| on 19 out of 20 pages. |
“B” in the figure below. | 6. | Try the process again with a different type of paper. |
C.Measure the vertical distance between “A” and “B.” 7. If the print skew is consistently out of tolerance, return the
This is distance “C” in the figure below. | printer for repair. |
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