1、Designation: F2760 09Standard Practice forTesting Ink Jet Cartridge Latency (Start-Up)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2760; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number i
2、n parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This practice describes how to determine the ability ofan all-in-one ink jet cartridge to print reliably during the life ofthe ink jet cartridg
3、e.1.2 This practice can be used to evaluate the reliability of anall-in-one ink jet cartridge as it would be used under daily useconditions.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard t
4、o establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F909 Terminology Relating to PrintersF1174 Practice for Using a Personal Computer Printer as aTest InstrumentF1857 Terminology Relat
5、ing to Ink Jet Printers and ImagesMade TherefromF1944 Practice for Determining the Quality of the Text,Line- and Solid-Fill Output Produced by Ink Jet Printers3. Terminology3.1 See Terminologies F909 and F1857.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 latency, nthe delay or inability
6、of an ink jet inkcartridge to begin printing without voids in the print.4. Summary of Practice4.1 The day-to-day ability of an all-in-one ink jet inkcartridge to perform properly is important to the end user. Thispractice can be used to determine if, after an ink jet cartridgehas not been used for a
7、 period of time, the ink jet ink cartridgewill start printing right away or if the ink jet ink cartridge willhave printing start-up problems.4.2 Two tests are conducted to determine the start-upcapabilities of an ink jet ink cartridge. The first test determinesif the ink jet ink cartridge will print
8、 if left in the ink jet printer.If the cartridge passes this initial test, a second test with thecartridge left outside of the printer can be conducted. This testemulates a condition when the end user removes the ink jetcartridge from the printer, leaving it out of the printer for aperiod of time.5.
9、 Significance and Use5.1 This practice can be used to determine the degree towhich an ink jet cartridge fails to print. This may be due todrying of ink jet ink, precipitation of an ink ingredient duringperiods of inactivity, or improper filling of the ink jet cartridge.5.2 This practice can be used
10、for the evaluation of an OEM(original equipment manufacturer) cartridge compared to arefilled or remanufactured ink jet printer cartridge when thispractice is performed on the same printer.5.3 This practice is applicable to all-in one ink jet cartridges,whether single or multicolor.5.4 This practice
11、 can be used to assess design goals ofmanufacturers or remanufacturers of ink jet printer cartridgesfor ink capability, ink filling effectiveness, and the manufac-turing or remanufacturing process.5.5 This practice can be used to determine the reliability ofa development, production, or competitive
12、ink jet ink.5.6 This practice may be used for research and developmentand for quality acceptance evaluation.6. Interferences6.1 Printer-related controls such as print quality settings andmedia/paper settings can affect the quality of the printing.Printing in draft print setting or fast print setting
13、 may be a morestressful condition for the ink jet ink cartridge.6.2 The test should be performed at a controlled temperatureand humidity within the operating range of the printer. Allequipment and materials should be conditioned in the testatmosphere for at least 24 h prior to testing.1This practice
14、 is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F05 on BusinessImaging Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F05.07 on Ink JetImaging Products.Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2009. Published February 2009. DOI: 10.1520/F2760-09.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website
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16、TICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information16.3 Test printers should be in good mechanical and electri-cal condition. Any printer failures can invalidate the test.6.4 Initial test cartr
17、idges must function properly without anydefects in the print.7. Equipment and Materials7.1 Ink jet test printer(s), suitable for testing purposes,following the guidelines as stated in Practice F1174.7.2 Test reference cartridge, (OEM printer specified) for acomparative test.7.3 Test cartridge, desig
18、ned for use in the test printer.7.4 Conditioned paper, meeting the requirements of theprinter. The same paper type and manufacturer should be usedfor all comparative tests.7.5 Test image.8. Procedure8.1 Before beginning the test, install a reference cartridge(OEM printer specified) in accordance wit
19、h the instructions ofthe printer users manual. Print a test page, either self-test orPC-controlled, to ensure the test printer is working properly.Remove cartridge.8.2 The test ink jet cartridge should be filled to propercapacity. Install the test cartridge in a properly working testprinter and perf
20、orm the same routine as 8.1 to ensure the testcartridge is working properly. If the test cartridge is notworking properly, perform the cartridge cleaning function ofthe printer. If the test cartridge is still not printing properly,replace with another cartridge and repeat this step.8.3 Program the t
21、est printer with the desired test image;then print the test image. This test image may be generatedwith personal computer word processing, drawing/graphics, orpage layout software. The test image should consist of text,lines, and images in black and color.8.4 Check the test image for print defects i
22、n accordancewith Practice F1944. If there are no print defects, leave thecartridge in the printer. Do not turn the printer off. Mostprinters will perform a cleaning cycle when turned off and on.This will invalidate this test. Make sure the cartridge is in the“home” position while the printer is idle
23、.8.5 Let the printer sit idle overnight, then make anotherprint. Check for print defects due to latency in accordance withPractice F1174. If there are no print defects, repeat this test at7, 14, and 21 days. Check for print defects at each interval.8.6 A more severe test to determine start-up abilit
24、y is toremove the fresh test cartridge from the printer after the initialprint test. Label the cartridge as to time and start date ofstorage.8.7 Follow steps 8.1-8.4.8.8 Remove the cartridge from the printer, and set it aside innormal position (print head face down) on a nonabsorbentsurface. Leave u
25、ndisturbed overnight and check for printdefects.8.9 Repeat the print test at seven days. If free of printdefects, repeat above and retest at 14 days.9. Report9.1 Test date and location.9.2 Identification of printer used and setup conditions.9.3 Identification of reference ink jet cartridge (OEM prin
26、terspecified).9.4 Identification of evaluated ink jet cartridge. This mayinclude variables such as ink design, manufacturing process,and so forth.9.5 Test image name.9.6 Presence or absence of print defects at specified inter-vals.10. Keywords10.1 ink jet; ink jet cartridge; ink jet printer; latency
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