User`s guide

Problem Resolution 5-17

Measuring Print Skew

Load a stack of paper in the IN tray. Use paper with

squareness that is within tolerance.

Print a page of information that should display a consistent

left margin down the page.

Take measurements to determine the print skew on the

page.

Measure the distance from the left edge of the paper

to the upper left corner of the printout. This is distance

“A” in the ﬁgure below.

Measure the distance from the left edge of the paper

to the lower left corner of the pattern. This is distance

“B” in the ﬁgure below.

Measure the vertical distance between “A” and “B.”

This is distance “C” in the ﬁgure below.

Use one of the following equations to determine the total

print skew on the page:

– If A>B, use the equation (A-B)/C

– If B>A, use the equation (B-A)/C

Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 on at least 20 pages. The

measurement should be within the print skew speciﬁcation

on 19 out of 20 pages.

6. Try the process again with a different type of paper.

7. If the print skew is consistently out of tolerance, return the

printer for repair.

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