Understanding the PCL Self Test
Printout
(Refer to Appendix B for LaserJet 5 information.)
Table
Item | Explanation |
Figure
1Standard Menu Selections: Shows standard menu selections, such as Printing Menu and PCL Menu, and menu items, such as Copies and MP tray, in the order they appear in the control panel display.
2Optional Menus: Shows optional menu selections, such as the PostScript Menu and MIO Menu, and menu items, such asPRT PS ERRS, in the order
they appear in the control panel display. An optional menu automatically is added to the control panel display and Self Test printout after the option i added to the printer.
3MIO Menu: Once a Modular I/0 is added, it appears after the Serial Menu in the control panel display and in the Self Test.
4MIO Information: Reserved for MIO and Network statistics. Note that for some installed MIO options, this block of information can take up to 20 lines and three columns.
5Formatter Number: Shows the ’sprintuniquerformatter number.
6RAM Size: Shows the total amount of installed printer memory, including added optional memory. Two MBytes of installed memory is standard with the printer. If you install optional memory, a self test can be used to verify proper installation.
7Page Count: Shows how many pages were printed. You can use the page count to track printer use. The page count is always updated.
8Datecodes:
9Other Installed Options: Use this area of the self test to verify the installation of typeface cartridges, paper trays, and other installed options.
10Resolution Enhancement: The REt pattern only appears when the printer is in 600 dpi mode. The REt pattern varies with the RET setting. To optimize REt, adjust REt and density settings to minimize the appearance of vertical lines through the block.
11Print Pattern: Use the text print pattern to check print density and quality.