Instruction manual

- 2.11 -
Checking nozzle in ink firing condition
Executing the test draw [TEST DRAW]
In prior to the actual printing or after the execution of the cleaning function, a test pattern is plotted
to check whether the finished test pattern has blurred and missing lines on test pattern)
•If the finished test pattern shows any sign of abnormal conditions, carry out
the cleaning function. (See page 2.12)
STEPS:
1. Make sure the mode is LOCAL mode.
Press the [REMOTE] key and put the device back into the LO-
CAL mode.
2. Press the [TEST] key.
3. Press the [ENTER] key.
After printing the test patten the device enters the LOCAL mode.
• This function can be executed even during
host data printing. In this case, however, some
host data will be missing. The amount of miss-
ing data depends on the medium width, num-
ber of paths, resolution, and data transfer rate
of the host.
4. When test printing is performed during host data
printing, press the [REMOTE] key.
The printer enters the REMOTE mode
.
Checking the test patterns
The printer plots a test pattern for each of the ink head. Check the test pattern to determine
whether or not the ink head need cleaning.
Out put direction
R-row inkhead
F-row inkhead
Test pattern
Line are not drawn at uniform intervals.
(BLURRED)
Horizontal lines are not at all drawn.
(Missing lines)
<< LOCA L> >
width:1272mm
TEST DRAW
<ENT >
**
TES T DRAW
**
<< LOCA L> >
width:1272mm
<REMOTE>
TYPE 1 0 .0m