Datamax-O'Neil A-Class Mark II Operator’s Manual - Manual (Page 78)

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4.3 The Test Menu
The (Quick) Test Menu contains resident format selections that are printed at selected heat and
speed settings. Use full width media to capture the entire format; otherwise, adjust the printer and
set the Label Width.
To enter the Test Menu, press the TEST Soft Key, then the Enter Soft Key to view the available test
label formats
(In Test mode the printer is offline, halting the processing of new data.)
 • To print a format, scroll to that item then input a quantity and press ENTER.
• To stop printing press CANCEL.
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A printing delay can be set; see Print Test Rate, Section 4.2.6.
4.3.1 Print Quality Label
The Print Quality Label serves as an overall quality indicator.
Consisting of compliant fence and ladder bar codes, assorted font
sizes, and fill patterns, this format can be used to ensure
conformance as well as aesthetics.
4.3.2 Ribbon Test Label
The Ribbon Test Label serves as a transfer function indicator for
printers equipped with the thermal transfer option. Consisting of a
fence-oriented bar code, this format can be used to ensure
component functions and ribbon path alignment.