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Diagnostic Print
   

This Service Utility allows you to print a Diagnostic print that will help you to troubleshoot image quality problems and verify printhead nozzle status.

1. In the Service Utilities submenu, scroll to "1.8 Diagnostic Print" and press Enter.

 

NOTE: For Firmware Versions earlier than A.02.xx, the Printer will start to print the Diagnostic Print immediately after selecting.

NOTE For Firmware Version A.02.xx and for the DesignJet 5500 Series, the Printer DOES NOT print the complete Diagnostic Print. Instead you must select which part of the Diagnostic Print that you need.
 


2 Use the Arrow keys to select the page that you need and press
Enter to print it.

-Page 1 - Checks for banding in the Primary Colors.
-Page 2 - Checks the Color to Color Alignment.
-Page 3 - Check the Bidirectional Alignment.
-Page 4 - Check for Vertical Line Straightness.
-Page 5 - Performs the Nozzle Test.

For information on how to use the Diagnostic Print, refer to How to Use the Diagnostic Print.
 
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