Lexmark Optra N 4040, Reference Handbook

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Print Test Page
You can run the Print Test even if the printer is not attached to a
computer. Use this test to check print and graphics quality and the
version numbers of printer microcode. The first page of this test feeds
from Tray 1. All following pages continue to feed from this tray unless
you change the paper source.
To run the Print Test Page:
1. Turn the printer on.
2. Select [MENUS].
3. Select [TESTS MENU].
4. Select [Print Test Page].
5. Select either [Single] or [Continuous] depending if you want one
page or continuous test pages.
6. Select [Stop] when you want the continuous test to end.
Print Tests
All of the print tests can be run in the [Single] or [Continuous] mode. To
stop continuous printing select [CANCEL].
Print Test 1
Print Test 1 generates one print out similar to the test page. This test
uses paper from Tray 1 only. Print Test 1 will not duplex.
1. Enter Diagnostics mode.
2. Select [Print Test 1].
3. Select [Single] or [Continuous].
4. Select [CANCEL] to stop continuous print.
5. Press RETURN to return to the main diagnostic menu.
Print Test 2
Print Test 2 generates two printouts: a page similar to the test page, and
a fine dot pattern which can be used to evaluate banding or other print
quality problems.
Print Test 2 will duplex if the duplex option is installed.
1. Enter Diagnostics mode.
2. Select [Print Test 2].
3. Select [Single] or [Continuous].
4. Select [CANCEL] to stop continuous print.
5. Press RETURN to return to the main diagnostic menu.