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9.2 Running a SELF TEST
The SELF TEST function prints out a test pattern for checking the precision of the operation of the
cutting plotter itself (but not the status of its connection to a computer).
Step 1
Mount a plotting pen (not a cutter pen) at the cutting plotter's pen holder and then set the pen type,
FORCE, SPEED, and QUALITY to suit the pen mounted.
Step 2
Load paper of at least A3 size in the cutting plotter.
Step 3
Press the
PAUSE
key to enter the PAUSE mode.
Step 4
Press the
NEXT PAGE
key until the menu below ap-
pears.
INTERFACE
PEN UP/DOWN
Step 5
Simultaneously press the
ENTER
and
NEXT PAGE
keys to
display the menu below.
PEN UP SPEED
OFFSET FORCE
Step 6
Press the
key until the menu below ap-
pears.
TEST
LENGTH UNIT
Step 7
Press the
F1/ORIGIN
key (TEST) to display the menu below.
CONDITION
SELF TEST
Step 8
Press the
F2/TEST
key (SELF TEST) to display the menu below.
YES TEST
NO PATTERN
To initiate printing of the self test pattern, press the
F1/ORIGIN
key (YES).
To return to the menu in Step 7, press the
F2/TEST
key (NO).
CAUTION : The pen carriage begins moving as soon as the
F1/ORIGIN
key is pressed to select
YES in Step 8, so be sure to keep your hands and other objects away from the
cutting plotter's moving parts.