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This page is meant as a general guide to printer testing.
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*3. Open the file "10.04_Printer_Fresh_Used_Ink.odt" and print it. Verify that the appropriate printer is selected in the print dialogue.  
 
*3. Open the file "10.04_Printer_Fresh_Used_Ink.odt" and print it. Verify that the appropriate printer is selected in the print dialogue.  
  
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*4. If the printed page looks perfect then the test was successful. Tape the page to the printer and fill in the blanks. Send this to te tested shelf along with any proprietary power adapters.  
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*4. If the printed page looks perfect then the test was successful. Tape the page to the printer and fill in the blanks. Send this to the tested shelf along with any proprietary power adapters.  
  
 
**4.5  be sure to test any special features like duplex printing, and copying. We do no test the fax or networking capabilities.   
 
**4.5  be sure to test any special features like duplex printing, and copying. We do no test the fax or networking capabilities.   
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start [label="START HERE"]
 
start [label="START HERE"]
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nice  [label="Does it appear to be complete and in nice condition?", shape=box]
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cartridge [label="Are a complete set of ink or toner cartridges present?", shape=box]
 
power [label="Can you find a power cord/supply for this printer?", shape=box]
 
power [label="Can you find a power cord/supply for this printer?", shape=box]
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paper [label="Place paper in the tray or\n manual feed if it doesn't have a tray.\nTurn the unit on."]
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setup [label="Set the printer up: Plug it in to the wall and computer.\n Make sure that it has paper. Check that is complete and all doors/trays\n are closed. If it has a power button, turn it on. "]
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grind [label="Did it make grinding noises?", shape=box]
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poweron [label="Does it turn on?", shape=box]
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ready [label="Does it come up to\nReady to Print?", shape=box]
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error [label="Does it have an error? (may be flashing lights)", shape=box]
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codes [label="If there are Error codes\nReseat Toner, Paper Tray and\ncheck paper path for jams.\nPower on again."]
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errorresolved [label="can you resolve the error by closing all \n trays and doors, clearing paper jams or replacing empty ink or toner", shape=box]
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code50 [label="If there is an error code 50\nreseat the fuser and leave it on for 20min."]
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drivers [label="Did the computer recognize the printer and allow you to\n install drivers? This is often automatic", shape=box]
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strip [label="Mark with an X and strip it for parts."]
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print [label="Open the file 10.04_Printer_Fresh_Used_Ink.odt and print it.\n Verify that the appropriate printer is selected in the print dialogue"]
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build [label="Mark in a hidden place (underside) and set aside for Printer Build."]
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printed [label="Can you get it to print the test page?", shape=box]
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good [label="Does it look good enough to sell?", shape=box]
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features [label="test any special features like duplex printing, and copying.\n We do no test the fax or networking capabilities. If these features are\n untestable or not functioning perfectly note them."]
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fail[label="Printers that fail the test should be labelled with their \n problem and returned to printer incoming. \n They will be recycled or sold to a bulk buyer."]
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complete [label="If the printed page looks perfect then the test was successful.\n  Tape the page to the printer and fill in the blanks.\n  Send this to the tested shelf along with any proprietary power adapters."]
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cleanup [label="If drivers were installed: delete the printer (and any others you find)\n from system-> administration -> Printing."]
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start -> nice
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nice -> fail [label=no]
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nice -> cartridge [label=yes]
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cartridge -> power [label=yes]
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cartridge -> fail [label=no]
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power -> setup [label=yes]
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power -> fail [label=no]
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setup -> poweron
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poweron -> error [label=yes]
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poweron -> fail [label=no]
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error -> errorresolved [label=yes]
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error -> drivers [label=no]
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errorresolved -> drivers [label=yes]
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errorresolved -> fail [label=no]
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drivers -> print [label=yes]
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drivers -> fail [label=no]
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print -> printed
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printed -> good [label=yes]
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printed -> fail [label=no]
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good -> features [label=yes]
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good -> fail [label=no]
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features -> complete
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complete -> cleanup
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fail -> cleanup
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start -> power
 
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power -> strip [label=no]
 
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power -> paper [label=yes]
 
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paper -> grind
 
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grind -> strip [label=yes]
 
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grind -> ready [label=no]
 
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ready -> build [label=yes]
 
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ready -> codes [label=no]
 
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codes -> code50
 
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code50 -> paper
 
 
}
 
}
 
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==Other types of printers==
 
==Other types of printers==
 
*Not generally tested.
 
*Not generally tested.
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=Fax Machines=
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*Not tested
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=Scanners=
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*We only test the ones that are USB powered.
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=PSC (All-in-one printer, scanner, copier)=
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*Test like a printer. Also test the copy function and tape a "copy"
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to the top of the printer.
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=Copiers=
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[[Category: Printers]]
  
 
=Fax Machines=
 
=Fax Machines=

Latest revision as of 22:55, 2 November 2012

This page is meant as a general guide to printer testing.


This page is meant as a general guide to printer testing.


Printers

The basic steps are:

  • 1. Set the printer up: Plug it in to the wall and computer. Make sure that it has paper. Check that is complete and all doors/trays are closed. If it has a power button, turn it on.
  • 2. For most testable printers Ubuntu will detect it and begin the process of installing drivers. Verify that the printer is installed and follow on-screen instructions if necessary.
  • 3. Open the file "10.04_Printer_Fresh_Used_Ink.odt" and print it. Verify that the appropriate printer is selected in the print dialogue.
  • 4. If the printed page looks perfect then the test was successful. Tape the page to the printer and fill in the blanks. Send this to the tested shelf along with any proprietary power adapters.
    • 4.5 be sure to test any special features like duplex printing, and copying. We do no test the fax or networking capabilities.
  • For the most part we get so many nice printers that we don't spend much time on printers when they do not work right away because:
    • we can't find appropriate drivers
    • Ink or toner is missing (or empty) and we don't have handy replacements.
    • there is a drum or fuser error
    • There are horrible noises, paper jams or errors that cannot be resolved within a minute or two.
  • Printers that fail the test should be labelled with their problem and returned to printer incoming. They will be recycled or sold to a bulk buyer.


  • 5. Unplug the printer, delete the printer (and any others you find) from system-> administration -> Printing

Inkjet Printers

Laserjet Printers

|match a power supply |check for lose/missing vital parts |check for lose/missing cosmetics. |power up with paper in it |check for ready status |check for grinding noises


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Reject if:

Is it missing essential parts (paper drawer, fuser, toner, etc)?

Is it missing cosmetic parts: covers, lids?

Does it have lose parts, missing screws?

Laser Printer Reject Types:

doesn't power on at all bad mainboard paper jam fuser error missing essential parts missing cosmetics won't pass paper path test

Dot Matrix Printers

  • Not generally tested.

Other types of printers

  • Not generally tested.

Fax Machines

  • Not tested

Scanners

  • We only test the ones that are USB powered.


PSC (All-in-one printer, scanner, copier)

  • Test like a printer. Also test the copy function and tape a "copy"
to the top of the printer.

Copiers

Fax Machines

  • Not tested

Scanners

  • We only test the ones that are USB powered.


PSC (All-in-one printer, scanner, copier)

  • Test like a printer. Also test the copy function and tape a "copy"
to the top of the printer.

Copiers

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