Evaluating output quality, Evaluating copy quality – HP LaserJet 3052 User Manual

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Evaluating laser all-in-one products

Evaluating output quality

When you evaluate output quality, avoid magnification, which can draw attention to insignificant

differences. However, careful inspection is still necessary, and when doing this, look for the following

characteristics:
Text quality—

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Text should be dark, not faded, and solid black, without

hollow spots.

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Edges should be crisp and smooth, not jagged.

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There should be little or no toner scattered on the non-printed

areas of the paper.

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Reverse text should be fully visible, with no filling lines. Portrait
and landscape text should have the same print quality.

Graphics quality—

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Fine lines should be distinct, not

blending into each other or dropping

out.

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Solid black areas should be

consistent to the eye, with no lighter

shades or lines.

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Solid black areas should not appear

glossy. This reduces readability.

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There should be no bands across

graphics.

Image quality—

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Images should be clear and sharp.

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There should be no bands across
images.

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There should be no graininess or dot
visibility.

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Gray shading should go from light to

dark in many layers, giving detail
and depth to the image.

Evaluating copy quality

Copy the type of material typical for your office, whether a book, magazine, sales brochure, photo, or