Pattern Test

The pattern test is the basic verification of the printer’s ability to produce quality models, since it demonstrates the condition of the nozzles in the print heads. Make sure, therefore, that you perform this test weekly, and whenever you suspect a printing problem.

To perform the pattern test:
1.   Make sure that the build tray is empty.
2.   Prepare a sheet of pink paper, A-4 or Letter size.
3.   In the printer, tape the pink paper to the surface left of the build tray.
4.   Press F3, or open the Options menu and select Pattern Test.

5.   Click Yes in the Confirm dialog box to begin.

6.   If the build tray is not clear, click No in the following dialog box.

This lowers the build tray, so that models on the tray are not damaged.

The printer prints a series of lines on the test paper.

7.   Carefully inspect the test paper to see if there are missing lines.

Too many missing lines, especially if they are in the same area, indicates that the quality of printing when producing models will be poor. If this is the case, see Improving Print Quality.

Note:  Acceptable model quality is subjective, and depends on the type and scale (size) of the models produced. As a rule, however, more than 10 missing lines in one area of a column is considered unacceptable.

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