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Tools > Print Tests
The printer tests below allow you to check for proper printer operation and
print quality. Once you have selected the desired test, press the ENTER key
to start printing. If the Test Count option (below) is set to Continuous, press
ENTER key again to stop printing.
Auto Calibrate
Checkerboard
Grey
Grid
Current Config
Left Test
Right Test
Combo Test
Ethernet Test
Barcode Demo
Tools > Print Tests > Run Tests
Senses paper out, perforation, gap, or mark, and
calibrates the printer for the currently installed media.
This pattern helps identify marginal printhead
elements, quality of edge sharpness, and uneven print
quality.
This pattern helps identify burned out printhead
elements and uneven print quality.
This pattern helps identify edge sharpness and uneven
print quality.
Prints the current printer configuration and helps
identify the text print quality. Includes printhead
statistical data in the header.
Prints a pattern containing a series of ladder-type bar
code symbols, starting with four and decrementing by
one symbol on each print until a single symbol prints
on the left side. This pattern helps identify ribbon
wrinkle problems.
Prints a pattern containing a series of ladder-type bar
code symbols, starting with four and decrementing by
one symbol on each print until a single symbol prints
on the left side. This pattern helps identify ribbon
wrinkle problems.
Prints a combined left test and right test.
Prints the Network Interface statistics.
Prints text and barcodes with the barcodes positioned
at the left and right margins of the standard label media
supplied with the printer. The test automatically
produces output for 4, 6, and 8 inch printers at 203 dpi
and 300 dpi.
NOTE: Since this test is designed to prove ODV is
working, the printer is automatically put ONLINE
before printing begins.
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