QuickLabel Systems QLS-4100, Operation & Setup Manual

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4-24 Keypad controls and menus
Test Print
The QLS-4100 Xe is equipped with a number of built-in test patterns used for
checking color alignment, print quality, and printhead integrity.
To perform a test print:
1 If the printer is in a Ready state, press the PRINT/PAUSE key to pause
the printer.
2 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Cal & Setup menu is
displayed. Then press the SELECT key.
3 Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS key until the Test Print menu is displayed.
4 Press the + or – key until the test pattern is displayed. The following test
patterns are available.
Test Pattern 1” to 5” – Prints a crosshatch pattern to check print quality.
Block Pattern (All) – Prints a spot color block pattern used for color
alignment.
Proc. Block (CMYK) – Prints a process block pattern used for color
alignment.
Proc. Block (KCMY) – Prints a process block pattern used for color
alignment.
Horiz. Line Pattern – Used to check printhead angularity.
Large Blocks 1” to 5” – Prints a solid block of each color.
5 Press the SELECT key to confirm your choice.
The printer will immediately begin to print labels showing the selected
test pattern. Printing will continue until the printer is paused or the
CANCEL key is pressed.
Test Print
Test Pattern = 1 in.
Pause: Cal & Setup
Press SELECT