Testing the Printer

 

 

Self Tests

 

 

Self tests can be printed to determine the current printer settings,

 

 

options, and print quality. (If PostScript is installed, you can also print

 

 

PostScript tests. See Chapter 5 for more information.)

 

 

You can review the self test printout to verify proper installation of such

 

 

options as memory SIMMs, paper trays, and personalities. You can also

 

 

use the self test printout to view current print density and Resolution

 

 

Enhancement settings and harmonize them.

 

 

To print a test page:

1

Press [Menu] until TEST MENU appears.

2

Press [Item] until PRINT SELF TEST is displayed.

3 Press [Select] to print the test.

 

 

If you select CONT SELF TEST, the printer prints self test pages

N o t e

 

 

continuously until you press [Job Cancel]. Several more pages may

 

 

print until the buffer clears.

 

 

 

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