Printing a test pattern on the DM60
Print a test pattern to see if the printhead is working properly or if you have enough ink in the cartridge.
Products affected: DM60™ (K722)
Print a test pattern to see if the printhead is working properly or if you have enough ink in the cartridge.
Visit the Pitney Bowes shop to order a genuine Pitney Bowes replacement ink cartridge.
- Press Menu / Options.
- Press Review (down) to Use ink functions?
- Press Enter/yes.
- Press Review (down) to Print test pattern?
- Press Enter/yes.
- When prompted, insert an envelope or tape sheet into the franking machine.
- When prompted, remove the envelope.
- At the prompt Is test pattern OK?, do one of the following:
- If the test pattern looks good, press Enter/yes. You return to the Home screen.
- If the test pattern is poor, press No. The franking machine will clean the printer nozzles. When complete, the franking machine prompts you to insert an envelope or tape sheet.
- If the test pattern looks good, press Enter/yes. You return to the Home screen.
- If the test pattern is not good, the problem could be the printhead. See Poor print quality on the DM60 for steps to troubleshoot the printhead.
UPDATED: 03 January 2023