F45 — Verifying print quality
Perform the following procedure to verify the print quality is satisfactory:
1.Enter function code F45 (Print Test) and press Enter.
2.Press 2 (Test Pattern). The transport starts automatically.
3.Feed a blank sheet of paper; a test pattern will be printed.
4.Evaluate the appearance of the test pattern. A complete test pattern should look similar to the following illustration:
∙If the pattern is complete, begin work.
∙If the pattern is not legible:
◊Check to see that the print cartridges are inserted properly. See the section entitled, “Installing a new print cartridge ” for more information.
◊Perform function code F48 (Purge function) to help unclog the print head jet openings.
◊Repeat the print test.
5.Press 1 and verify your current mode image looks acceptable.
NOTES:
∙If you select a blank print template or the No Print Template option (depending on the specific mode you are printing in), then the selection of 1, Current Mode Image, may print nothing.
∙Print Test Pattern always prints with 100% contrast.
∙The Mode Image prints with the specified contrast setting (F39).
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