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2.6 Test Printing
Print a test pattern to confirm that the ink prints correctly.
Do the following if you observe any print defects (e.g., nozzle clogging, deflection):
"Head Cleaning"(P. 70)
• Select [Maintenance] > [Nozzle Recovery] > [Test Print], then select “ON” to perform nozzle
recovery and test printing.
(This feature is supported in firmware version 2.5 and later)
Registration is required to perform nozzle recovery. "Registering nozzle recovery"(P. 114)
Check beforehand
• Was the print head adjusted? "Adjusting Print Head Height"(P. 53)
• Is media loaded? "Loading the Media"(P. 59)
• Load media at least 500 mm wide. You cannot print the entire pattern if media less than 500
mm wide is used.
Changing the Layout Direction for Test Printing
You can change the layout direction for test printing.
l
Scan direction
Prints repeatedly in the horizontal direction.
l
Feed direction
Feeds the medium and prints repeatedly in the longitudinal direction.
: Feed direction
: Scan direction
1
In LOCAL mode, select [TEST PRINT/CLEANING] > [Test Print], then press the [ENTER] key.
• The Test Print menu is displayed.
2
Select “Scan direction” or “Feed direction”, then press the [ENTER] key.
• Test printing starts.
Normal pattern Abnormal pattern
Deflection Nozzle clogging
3
Check the print results.
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