Analyzing the image quality test results – HP 3000CP User Manual

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Troubleshooting
Solving Image-Quality Problems

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Analyzing the Image Quality Test Results

The following paragraphs describe how to use each pattern.

Test Pattern 1:

Printhead Warm-Up

This print warms up the printheads, leaving them in a perfect operating condition.
You can ignore this pattern and continue with Test Pattern 2.

Test Pattern 2:

Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Red, Blue, Green Test

This test pattern checks for overall image print quality.

IMPORTANT

If you do not see any problems with the image quality test (similar to the example
shown below), then the printer is functioning correctly. The problem may be with
your RIP, driver, etc. See page 11-22, No Printing Defects Found in the Image
Quality Print for more troubleshooting information.

If you see image problems in this test pattern then continue with the following
procedures which will help you determine the nature of the problem.

One of the most common problems that affects the overall image quality is
‘Banding’.