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Solving Problems 6-25
Checking Printing Alignment
The printing alignment test checks to make sure that left-to-right printing
aligns with right-to-left printing. The test prints a row of vertical lines
with the carriage moving from left-to-right. Then, the test prints another
row of vertical lines on top of the first line with the carriage moving from
right-to-left. This repeats for all possible alignment values and for four
different print speeds (6, 12, 24 and 48 inches per second). By looking
at this test pattern, you can determine whether bi-directional printing is
properly aligned.
To run the test, display the TEST parameter
on the printer's Setup menu and select Align.
When you release the Alt button, the printer
will print the test pattern.
The optimal row of vertical lines is the one where the second pass of
vertical lines prints exactly on top of the first pass. You cannot see any
evidence of the two printing passes. If your printer is aligned, the optimal
row of vertical lines should print within the adjustment value range of -2
to +2. This should be the case for each of the four print speed patterns.
If you determine that your printer is not aligned properly, contact your
Service Representative for assistance.
4) TEST: Align
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User's Guide
Solving Problems 6-25
Checking Printing Alignment
The printing alignment test checks to make sure that left-to-right printing
aligns with right-to-left printing. The test prints a row of vertical lines
with the carriage moving from left-to-right. Then, the test prints another
row of vertical lines on top of the first line with the carriage moving from
right-to-left. This repeats for all possible alignment values and for four
different print speeds (6, 12, 24 and 48 inches per second). By looking
at this test pattern, you can determine whether bi-directional printing is
properly aligned.
To run the test, display the TEST parameter
on the printer's Setup menu and select Align.
When you release the Alt button, the printer
will print the test pattern.
The optimal row of vertical lines is the one where the second pass of
vertical lines prints exactly on top of the first pass. You cannot see any
evidence of the two printing passes. If your printer is aligned, the optimal
row of vertical lines should print within the adjustment value range of -2
to +2. This should be the case for each of the four print speed patterns.
If you determine that your printer is not aligned properly, contact your
Service Representative for assistance.
4) TEST: Align
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ADJUSTMENT
VALUE
PRINT
SPEED