Using Manual Test Print for an Alignment Profile

Perform the Pre-alignment Procedure before performing the following steps. See Related Content for additional information.

1. From the Stock Library Manager main window, select Profiles. The Profiles window opens.

2. Ensure that the Alignment tab is displayed. Alignment should be first tab displayed after selecting Profiles from the Stock Library Manager main window.

3. Select New or Edit to create a new alignment profile or to edit / modify an existing alignment profile. Either the New Profile Properties or the Edit Profile Properties window opens.

4. If desired, enter a new name or modify the existing name.

5. Test Print. The Test Print window opens.

6. Select the appropriate tray and profile name.

7. Select the Start button.

   • The press runs a test print.

   • Once the press completes the test print, the following message displays: Examine the test print. If the print alignment is an improvement, click "OK" to accept the new settings. If the alignment isn't an improvement, click "Cancel" to revert to the original settings.

   • Before selecting either OK or Cancel, continue to the next step.

8. Review the test print output and choose one of the following:

   • The test print output is an improvement and is acceptable, perform the following:

     1. Select OK to close the window.

     2. Select OK to save and close the New / Edit Profile Properties window.

     3. Select Close to exit Profiles and return to the Stock Library Manager main window.

   • The test print output is not an improvement and is not acceptable. Select Cancel and continue to the next step.

9. From the New / Edit Profile Properties window, perform the following:

   1. Select an alignment profile option (Registration, Perpendicularity, Skew,or Magnification).

   2. Make the desired selections for that option.
      
      Tip: When making adjustments to multiple items, adjust the image in the following order: Registration, Perpendicularity, Skew, and finally Magnification.
      
      

10. Select the Test Print button. The Test Print window opens.

11. Select the desired Test Print options, including:

    1. The desired paper tray

    2. Print quantity
       It is recommended that you select a quantity of 10 test prints in order to best evaluate the printed output.

    3. Choose the desired test print; options include: Grid 90 - Front & Back, Grid 90 - 204, and PH-REGI

    4. Long Edge Feed or Short Edge Feed

12. Select Start. A message displays stating that the test print is in progress.

13. Retrieve your printed output. Discard the first few prints as inconsistency tends to be greater with these first images.

14. Evaluate the test prints by holding your the output at eye level near a light source. This allows you to see the registration marks for side 1, and side 2 (if 2 sided output was selected). Choose one of the following:

    • If the alignment on the output is acceptable, continue to step 15.
      
      Note: It may take multiple adjustments to the Alignment options and running test prints before the printed output meets customer satisfaction.
      

    • If the alignment between side 1 and side 2 is unacceptable and needs further adjusting, perform the following:

      1. From the New / Edit Profile Properties window, select an alignment profile option (Registration, Perpendicularity, Skew, or Magnification).

      2. Make the desired selections for that option.

      3. Select the Test Print button.

      4. Select the desired Test Print options, including:

         • The desired paper tray

         • Print quantity (minimum of 10 is suggested)

         • The desired test pattern, if necessary

         • Long Edge Feed or Short Edge Feed

      5. Select Start to run the test prints.

      6. Retrieve your printed output, and discard the first few prints as inconsistency tends to be greater with these first images.

      7. Evaluate the test prints by holding your the output at eye level near a light source. This allows you to see the registration marks for side 1, and side 2 (if 2 sided output was selected). Choose one of the following:

         • If the alignment on the output is acceptable, continue to the next step.

         • If the alignment between side 1 and side 2 continues to be unacceptable, contact the Customer Support Center for further assistance.

15. Select OK to save and close the alignment Profile Properties window. The new / edited profile procedure (for example, AlignmentProfile2) is displayed on the Alignment window and can be selected at any point of need in the future.

16. Select Close to exit Profiles and return to the Stock Library Manager main window.

Related Content

• Pre-alignment Procedure