34 Using the Printer
Print a Test Card
The printer includes a one-sided test card that prints without using a driver or other source of
card data. Use it to verify that the printer is printing correctly. Make sure that cards are in the
input hopper and all supplies are loaded before you begin. Refer to “Load and Replace Supplies”
on page 35 for complete information. You can print more advanced test cards from the Printer
Dashboard.
1. Begin with the printer in Ready status. Press the U
SER
button.
2. Suspended displays on line 1 of the LCD panel. Press E
NTER
to enter the menu system.
3. Maintenance displays on line 3. Press E
NTER to enter the
Maintenance menu.
4. Cleaning Card displays on line 3. Press the down arrow to
display Test Card on line 3.
5. Press E
NTER.
6. With Test Card displayed on line 2, press E
NTER to display
Start on line 3.
7. Press E
NTER to print the test card.
After the card prints, the printer returns to Ready.
The test card procedure also supports rewritable printing, when enabled.