analyzing the image quality print
test pattern 1: primary colors
The purpose of this particular part of the Image Quality Print is to test the
overall quality of the document with regard to dense colors.
The colored stripes are in the same order as they appear on the printer as if
you are facing it, that is, from light cyan on the left to black on the right.
Each pair of colors is printed by only one printhead. So it's easy to find the
root cause of the image quality problem.
This array of colored stripes is designed to check for certain defects with the
printer. It should not be used to check for color consistency or accuracy.
If your printer is functioning correctly, this part of the print will have no
problems. There is no banding in any of the colors.
However, if you do see problems with this print and the image quality is not
acceptable, you will need to perform some corrective action.
Banding
Banding occurs when you see repetitive horizontal bands within the printed
image. They can appear as light or dark bands.
Banding is caused by problems with:
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