Test Print - Pitney Bowes DM100i Operator's Manual

Running Print Tests

Test Print

The test print allows you to print a test pattern to see if the print head
is functioning properly or you have enough ink in the cartridge.
1. Press Options.
2. Press Page Down twice.
3. Select "Advanced Features".
4. Select "Maintenance mode".
5. Select "Printer maintenance".
6. Select "Test Print".
7. When prompted, insert an envelope through the machine.
8. You are prompted if the test pattern is OK.
A. If yes, press Yes and you return to the PM Maintenance
menu.
B. If no, press No and the system executes a purge. This may
take a few moments. When finished, you return to the PM
Maintenance menu.
9. Press Home or Clear (back arrow key) 4 times to return to the
Home screen.
If the system continues to print poor test prints, you
i NOTE:
should replace your ink cartridge (see "Replacing the Ink Car-
tridge" earlier this chapter) and then perform another test print
(see above).
If the ink cartridge replacement does not resolve the issue, con-
tact Pitney Bowes
SV62276 Rev. D
(see page
v).
10 • Maintenance
Good Test Print
(No Missing Lines)
Poor Test Print
(Missing Lines)
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