Built-In Tests - Stratasys J826 User Manual

Stratasys J826 User Guide

Built-in Tests

The printer application contains a suite of tests for regularly checking the
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 to
• 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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❒ Communications
❒ Data cards
❒ Temperatures
❒ Voltages
❒ Encoder repeatability
❒ Print-head heating
❒ Print-head filling
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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