IBM InfoColor 3170, User Manual

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Requesting a Print Medium Test
9
Test Results, Medium Performance and Script
Once the print medium is tested, the performance of the medium is reviewed. All the information of
the paper and scripts will be shared information.
The tested print medium will be rated at 1A, 1B, 2, 3 performance level. These performance levels are
defined as follows:
1A – Good print quality is easy to obtain and rather stable without any finishing or stacking prob-
lems.
1B – Good print quality is not very easy to obtain. It requires close monitoring to maintain good
and stable print quality. No finishing or stacking problems.
2 – Minor print quality problems and/or finishing problems.
3 – Severe print quality and finishing problems.
IBM has chosen to support 1A level media only. IBM allows customer to use 1B level media and a
select few others at their own risk. IBM provides these scripts to its customers through IBM Service
Engineers. They can update the InfoColor 70 with the latest print medium scripts upon your request.
Rush Testing
In a situation where paper needs to be tested in a short period of time, paper test agencies may offer
testing on rush basis for a surcharge. IBM may also offer medium testing under some limitations. To
qualify for testing at IBM, you need to contact your account manager. Your account manager will need
to petition the marketing organization for an evaluation and approval. IBM marketing will evaluate the
following key areas:
1. Does IBM already provide support for a similar stock?
2. Does this print medium open a new market for InfoColor 70 print business?
3. Does this new print media bring additional IBM sales opportunities?
If you are approved for testing at IBM, you will need to submit the same pre-requisite medium infor-
mation and prepare a medium sample (3 rolls) just as you would do for certified agencies. The turn
around time at IBM is usually about 3 to 6 weeks depending on work load.