DUPLEX TESTS
Quick Test (duplex)
This test prints a duplex version of the Quick Test that can be used to verify that the
correct placement of the top margin on the back side of a duplex page. You can run one
duplex page
(Single)
, or continue printing duplex pages
(Continuous)
until
Stop
is
pressed. For information about changing the margin,
see “Top Margin (duplex)” below.
Note:
Before you set the duplex top margin, be sure to set the registration.
See “Registration (printer)” on page 9.
The paper you choose to print the page on should be either Letter or A4.
To run the Quick Test (duplex):
•
Touch to select
Quick Test
from
DUPLEX TESTS
•
Touch to select
Single
or
Continuous
.
•
The single Duplex Quick test cannot be canceled.
•
The printer attempts to print the Quick Test Page from the default paper source. If
the default paper source only supports envelopes, then the page is printed from
Tray 1.
•
Check the Quick Test Page for the correct offset between the placement of the
first scan line on the front and back side of a duplex sheet.
The single test stops automatically when a single duplex sheet is printed, and the
continuous test continues until you press
Stop
.
Top Margin (duplex)
This setting controls the offset between the first scan line on the front of the duplex page
and the first scan line on the back of the page. Therefore, be sure to set the top margin in
REGISTRATION before setting the duplex top margin.
See “Registration (printer)” on page 9.
To set the Top Margin (duplex):
1.
Print the Quick Test (duplex):
2.
Touch to select
Quick Test
from
DUPLEX TESTS
3.
Select
Single
.
Hold the page to the light to see the whether the top margin of the backside aligns with
the top margin of the front side.
4.
Select
Top Margin
from
DUPLEX TESTS
5.
Use the arrows to increase or decrease the current setting displayed on the touch
screen to select the margin setting:
◄
[setting's current value]
►
Each increment shifts the duplex top margin by 1/100 of an inch. The Top Margin
(duplex) range is -25 to +25, and the default value is 0. An increase moves the top margin
down and widens the top margin. A decrease moves the top margin upward and narrows
the top margin.
6.
Touch
Submit.
Print the Quick Test (duplex) again to verify the adjustment. Repeat if necessary.
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