Creating Print Test Sample (Self Test Printout-With Firmware Level) - IBM 4247 A00 User Manual

14. After the printer warms up, if the Front Push indicator is not blinking, press
15. Press Load/Form Feed to feed the forms.
16. Press Online to make the printer ready .

Creating Print Test Sample (Self Test Printout-with Firmware Level)

Note: This pattern is intended for 14-inch forms. For optimum analysis, if available
The Print Test function allows you to print a sample. You can check printer
operations and print quality by running and reviewing this "Self Test Printout." You
also can identify the level of firmware that is installed in your printer. The Print Test
can be printed using any forms path.
1. Ensure that the printer is powered off (O).
2. Press and continue to hold Online while powering on (|) the printer until (1) the
3. Release Online. The message PRINT TEST displays. The Print Test will start
4. Press Online to stop the Print Test after a full page has printed, or when you
Once the print test stops, compare your printout with the sample illustrated on the
next page. If you notice unsatisfactory results, see "Chapter 7. Resolving Printer
Problems" on page 139.
Save this printout for future reference.
Path until the Front Push indicator is blinking and the message
01 END OF FORMS displays.
load full-width [14 in. (355.6 mm)] forms before printing the Print Test
Sample.
message STARTING UP appears, (2) the boxes on the operator panel display are
solidly filled in, and (3) the printhead stops. This takes about fifteen seconds. Do
not release this key or press any other keys until this completes.
printing. Allow the test to fill at least one page.
feel you have a large enough printout to analyze.
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Chapter 1. Printer Setup