Xerox 5400N - Phaser B/W Laser Printer, Service Quick Reference Manual

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System Controller Board Test Prints
Note: System Controller Board Test Prints are available from the
Main Menu without entering Diagnostics Mode.
A variety of test prints are available to aid in determining the quality of output from
the printer and to assist in troubleshooting problems. Most test prints are available
from the Main Menu (in Menu Mode). One test print “Print Pattern” page 229 is
available in Diagnostics Mode.
Note: For assistance in analyzing print-quality problems, please
refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual,
Image-Quality Troubleshooting , page 176 .
Main Menu Test Prints
The test prints available from the Main Menu consist of a “Test Print” for helping to
evaluate print quality and alignment/registration. Other available prints provide a
printer configuration sheet, fault history, menu map, PS and PCL font lists, and a PCL
Demo page. Some of these test prints serve a twofold purpose by providing
information germane to the printer and an indicator of measurable print quality.
Test prints from the Print Menu are PCL or PostScript files, processed and printed like
a file from a host computer. These files test image processing as well as the printer’s
mechanical function. Printer default settings in the System Menu, such as Paper Size,
Paper Type, Print Quantity, Duplex, Resolution and Output Destination may be set as
needed to exercise the desired part of the printer.
Note: If multiple test prints are desired, enter the System Menu and
change “Print Quantity” value from 1 to the desired number.
Remember to reset the value back to 1 after
checking/adjusting registration.
Note: It is not necessary to take the printer “Off Line” to run the
following test prints. The [0] key takes the printer Off Line, if
needed and returns all modes, except Diagnostics, to
“Ready.”
Configuration Sheet
A printer configuration sheet can be used as an indicator of print quality, as well as
providing the user/technician with pertinent information regarding the printer’s
configuration. It is a good idea to print a configuration sheet and keep it close to the
printer for reference by users, technicians, and/or system administrators.
1. From the “Ready” menu, press [1] or [5] until “Print Menu” is displayed.
2. Press [2] or [6] until “Config Sheet” is displayed.
3. Press [4] and a printer configuration sheet is printed.