HP 5500dn HP Designjet 5500 series - User Guide - Page 74

using the image quality print analyzing the image quality print test pattern 1: primary colors The purpose of this particular part of the Image Quality Print is to test the overall quality of the document with regard to dense colors. The colored stripes are in the same order as they appear on the printer as if you are facing it, that is, from light cyan on the left to black on the right. Each pair of colors is printed by only one printhead. So it's easy to find the root cause of the image quality problem. This array of colored stripes is designed to check for certain defects with the printer. It should not be used to check for color consistency or accuracy. If your printer is functioning correctly, this part of the print will have no problems. There is no banding in any of the colors. However, if you do see problems with this print and the image quality is not acceptable, you will need to perform some corrective action. Banding Banding occurs when you see repetitive horizontal bands within the printed image. They can appear as light or dark bands. Banding is caused by problems with: file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/---/Desktop/HP/html/p0076.htm (2 of 5) [8/5/2002 3:24:16 PM]