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How to Perform Quick Test and Alignment Print Test

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  • 8 steps
  • 20 instructions
  • 1 video
  • Updated 2026-04-20

How to Perform a Print Test in DigiRIP

  1. 0:02Overview
  2. 0:44Printing the Test
  3. 1:21Alignment Test Page
Written steps8
  1. This guide explains how to perform a **Quick Print Test** when requested by support.
  2. These steps are used when support asks you to print a test and send in the printed film for review.

Running a Quick Print Test

  1. Open **DigiRIP**.
  2. Click **Devices** in the top menu.
  3. Select **Quick Print Test**.
  4. The **CADlink Print Test Page** will appear.
  5. This is the test page support typically needs.

Adjusting the Test Page (If Needed)

based on your film orientation.

  • You may resize the test page if:
  • You are using smaller film.
  • Otherwise, keep the **original size** if possible.
  • You may rotate the image:
  • Horizontal
  • Vertical

Printing the Test

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  1. Once adjustments are complete, click **Print**.
  2. Print the test page onto film.
  3. Send the printed film to support as requested.

Using the Alternate Print Test Page

  1. In some cases, support may ask for a different test.
  2. Go to **Devices**.
  3. Select **Print Test Page**.
  4. This menu provides additional test images.

Alignment Test Page

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  1. One commonly used alternate test is the **Alignment** test.
  2. This is used when: Head spacing adjustments have already been applied
  3. Load the alignment image.
  4. Rotate if needed, or leave it in the default orientation.
  5. Print the test page.
  6. Send the printed film to support.
  • White ink is still peeking out

Next Steps

  • Support will analyze the printed test.
  • You may be guided over the phone to:
  • Manually adjust **head spacing**
  • Fine-tune alignment settings

End of Guide

This completes the process for performing and submitting print tests in DigiRIP.

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