HP Designjet 2500.3500cp Printer series - Manual (Page 203)

Controlling Image Quality
Servicing the Printheads
9-7
Media Test Print
If you choose to print on non-endorsed media (Custom Media) it is recommended
that you first print the Media Test Print. From the Media Test Print you can
determine which print mode best suits the custom media you have loaded.
The Media Test Print is number of colored patterns with titles consisting of colored
area-fills and colored lines. Each pattern and title corresponds to a media selection
in the front-panel menu. By looking at each of the colored patterns and finding the
best one produced, you can then select the corresponding media setting from the
front panel menu.
When choosing the pattern with the best quality, keep these particular questions in
mind:
■ Are the colored area-fills inconsistent or blemished?
■ Is the color of poor quality?
■ Does ink bleed from one color to another?
■ Are the lines broken, rough or incomplete?
IMPORTANT The Media Test Print is provided to help you print on non-endorsed media. Because
HP has not tested these types of media you are responsible for the final color
accuracy of your prints. If you need to improve the color of a print, you should
modify it using your software application.
IMPORTANT If you print with an HP Endorsed Media, you do not need to test the media.