Printing the Print Quality Test Pages | IBM 1422 instruction

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Printing the Print Quality Test Pages

To help isolate print quality problems, print the Print Quality Test Pages:

Note: The test pages must be printed on letter, legal, or A4 paper.

1Turn off the printer.

2Press and hold Select and Return as you turn on the printer. Release the buttons once Performing Self Test displays.

3Select Prt Quality Pgs.

The printer posts the Printing Quality Test Pages message as the pages print. The pages include:

•An information page containing printer information, cartridge information, current margin settings, and a graphic to use to evaluate the print quality

•Two pages with graphics to use to evaluate how well the printer is capable of printing various types of graphics

4Examine the pages to determine the quality of printing. If there are problems, see Solving print quality problems.

To exit these menus, turn the printer off and then back on.

Printing the Print Quality Test Pages

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IBM 1422 manual Printing the Print Quality Test Pages, Select Prt Quality Pgs

Contents

User’s Guide Page User’s Guide Safety information Conventions Contents Contents Supplies and maintenance information 118 162 Printer overview Printer overview Print media Print media sources and specifications Print media source specificationsDuplex unit specifications Supported print media Sizes Supported print media types Print media Print media Dimensions Supported print media sizes Choosing the right print media Paper Preprinted forms and letterhead Printing on preprinted forms and letterhead Transparencies Envelopes Labels Storing print media Card stock Preventing jams Loading trays Loading the standard tray and the optional 250-sheet tray Tab Length guide Width guide Metal stop Maximum stack height indicator Print media Loading print media over 90 g/m2 24 lb Loading the optional 500-sheet tray Tab Tab Length guide Width guide Metal stop Print media Loading and using the multipurpose feeder Opening the multipurpose feeder Gently press down on the ridge. The extension unfolds Loading the multipurpose feeder Stack height limiter Print media Print media Print media Using the standard output bin Raising the paper rest Using the rear output bin Print media Print media Clearing jams Jam message Go to 200 / 201 Paper Jam, Remove Cartridge Print media Paper Jam, Open Rear Door Exiting to the standard output bin Before reaching the standard output bin Print media 23x Paper Jam duplex jams 23x Paper Jam, Remove Tray1, Pull Down Lever At Printer Rear 23x Paper Jam, Check Duplex Print media 24x Paper Jam, Check Tray Jams inside a tray after clearing the metal stop Paper Jam, Check MP Feeder Printing from a Macintosh computer Sending a print jobPrinting from a Windows environment Duplexing a print job two-sided printing Duplex printing on letterhead Using Duplex Bind Canceling a print job From the printer operator panelFrom a Windows computer From a Macintosh computer Linking trays Disabling tray linking Understanding fonts Printing a font sample list Scalable fonts Supported fonts Understanding fonts Understanding fonts PCL bitmapped fonts PCL symbol setsSupported symbol sets PCL symbol sets Understanding the operator panel Buttons Using the operator panelIndicator light Identification number PIN Using the operator panel to change printer settings Menus Disabled Using the printer menus Configure Paper MenuCustom Types Paper Loading Paper Size Source Texture Paper Type Weight SetupSubstitute Size Finishing Menu Multipage BorderOrder Print Utilities Menu SeparatorSheets Defragment Defaults FactoryRemove Held Jobs Cancel Job Job MenuConfidential Job Printer ResetPrint Buffer Resolution Quality MenuPictureGrade Toner Darkness Setup Menu Recovery DownloadTarget Jam 240 Power SaverTimeout Toner Alarm ResourceSave Wait PCL Emul Menu Symbol Set Lines perOrientation Pitch Defaults Tray Renumber199 View Factory PostScript Menu Best Fit Ppds MenuScale to Fit Character SetInch Tray Parallel Menu SmartSwitch ParallelBuffer Mode Network Network MenuProtocol Std Net USB Menu Quick Reference Help MenuUSB Buffer See also Canceling a print job Using the multipurpose feederSee also Disabling the operator Panel menus See also Enabling the menus See also Entering a personal See also Using the Print and Hold Function 37 Insufficient Memory Menu settings and network setup See also Printing a confidential jobSee also Printing a directory list See also Print Fonts Function See also Using the operator panel To change printer settingsSee also Restoring factory default Settings Specifications See also Print media sources Be lost See also Accessing held jobs fromOperator panel Held Jobs may See also Parallel Buffer See also Contacting service Software and network tasks Printing the menu settings and network setup pages Printing the Print Quality Test Pages Select Prt Quality Pgs Printing a directory list Printing a confidential job Entering a personal identification number PIN Using MarkVision to manage the printer Using Hex Trace mode Supplies and maintenance information Maintaining the printer Determining the status of supplies Conserving supplies Ordering a charge roll Ordering suppliesOrdering a print cartridge Storing the print cartridge Changing the print cartridge Removing the used print cartridge Cleaning the printer Installing the new print cartridge 125 126 Replacing the charge roll 128 129 130 131 Removing options Removing the printer from an optional drawer Accessing the system board Removing optional printer memory or firmware cards 134 Removing an optional memory card Removing an optional firmware card Reinstalling the shield Reattaching the side cover 139 Administration Disabling the operator panel menus Enabling the menus Restoring factory default settings Printing and deleting held jobs Using the Print and Hold functionSelecting a user name Accessing held jobs from the operator panel Recognizing when format errors occur Verify Print Repeat PrintReserve Print Confidential jobs Troubleshooting Solving basic printer problems Solving display problems Problem Action Solving printing problems Loading and using the multipurpose feeder. Press Continue Multipurpose feeder As described in Loading trays and Loading and usingSources and specifications 24 lb Media over 90 g/m2 24 lb Turning on Reduced Curl mode Configuration menu see Turning on Reduced Curl mode Solving print quality problems 154 155 Information, see Using Hex Trace mode Changing the print cartridge for more information Solving option problems Optional drawerOptional flash memory card Optional printer memory card Contacting service Solving network printing problemsSolving other problems Trademarks Licensing notice Laser noticeElectronic emission notices Industry Canada compliance statement Printer energy consumption Index Index 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 Readers’ Comments We’d Like to Hear from You Business Reply Mail Page Part Number 75P6513