QS Series Basic Operator's Guide
Step calibration (vertical) test
The step calibration test is an easy way to verify vertical
print alignment. Improper step size will create horizontal
bands between each carriage pass. If banding is present,
adjust the step alignment.
The step calibration test prints a series of evenly spaced
horizontal dashes on the first pass and then repeats the
pattern in the opposite direction. The step size value prints
above each pattern segment. The printer will repeat this
process, incrementing the alignment value by approximately
0.005” (0.127 mm) each time. When the series of horizontal
lines appear to form a single solid line (printed directly over
one another or horizontally aligned), and enter the value
above the best step adjustment test pattern into the Step
Settings dialog box. The system allows adjustments to
within 0.0001” (0.00254 mm).
1. From the VUTEk User Interface right-click on Test (
),
from the popup menu, click Step Alignment.
2. Click Test.
3. After printing the test, carefully examine the pattern for
alignment errors.
Sample step alignment test
Modifying the step calibration
1. Choose the step pattern that appears to be one line
(printed directly over one another) and with crisp clear
text.
2. From the VUTEk User Interface Setup menu, click Step
Settings.
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