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Stratasys J826 User Guide
The printer application contains a suite of tests for regularly checking the
Built-in Tests
hardware and software, and for troubleshooting.
Because running the tests affects the operation of the printer, you can only
open the Built-in Tests interface when the system is not printing.
The test suite features:
• The organization of printing-related tasks in categories:
• A clear display of test results and the source of any failures, enabling you
• The ability to monitor test results for specific components.
• Troubleshooting tips.
Running these tests can help identify problems in the printer hardware and
software. A large number of hardware defects (or near-defects) warns you of
possible printing problems, either for current or future jobs.
Stratasys recommends running the built-in tests in the following cases:
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To open the Built-in Tests screen, do one of the following:
• From the Options menu, select Built-In Tests.
• Press Ctrl+Alt+B.
Figure 4-161 Selecting Built-In Tests from the Options menu
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❒ Communications
❒ Data cards
❒ Temperatures
❒ Voltages
❒ Encoder repeatability
❒ Print-head heating
❒ Print-head filling
to determine if printing is possible or worthwhile.
as a routine test, once every two weeks
as a system check, before major (long) jobs
as needed, for troubleshooting
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