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  • copykat93
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    #1

    Looking for Color & B&W test charts

    Hi Guys.... I have been using the Kyocera/Mita test chart for 30 plus years, part# 72570140... can't find them anywhere. I am trying to find a good Color test chart also... I have used Precision Roller test chart & have lost them through the years, they don't offer them on their site anymore. I have had the Color test chart from WULFF Enterprises, but I can find them anywhere either. Does anyone have a connection or a lead to where I can buy some color & B/W test charts? Thanks
  • blackcat4866
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    Re: Looking for Color & B&W test charts

    Have you considered printing your test patterns from USB? Most digital machines will print PDF's from USB, some HPs only JPGs.

    It's a good way to isolate optical defects from print engine defects. What paper sizes do you use usually (largest available paper size will display defects the best)? I've made up test images from 6 3/4 Envelope (6.5" x 3.6") to Drive-In Movie Poster (60" x 40") ... and quite a few in between.

    These are the ones that I get the most use of: =^..^=
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    5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.

    blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=

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    • scanmc
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      #3
      Re: Looking for Color & B&W test charts

      Originally posted by copykat93
      Hi Guys.... I have been using the Kyocera/Mita test chart for 30 plus years, part# 72570140... can't find them anywhere. I am trying to find a good Color test chart also... I have used Precision Roller test chart & have lost them through the years, they don't offer them on their site anymore. I have had the Color test chart from WULFF Enterprises, but I can find them anywhere either. Does anyone have a connection or a lead to where I can buy some color & B/W test charts? Thanks
      I bought mine from Katun years ago but not sure they still offer them.

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      • blackcat4866
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        Re: Looking for Color & B&W test charts

        ... or monochrome?:
        Attached Files
        If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
        1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
        2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
        3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
        4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
        5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.

        blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=

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        • BillyCarpenter
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          #5
          Re: Looking for Color & B&W test charts

          Originally posted by scanmc
          I bought mine from Katun years ago but not sure they still offer them.

          Yes, Katun still sells them. B&W on one side, color on the other.
          Adversity temporarily visits a strong man but stays with the weak for a lifetime.

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          • D Colour
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            #6
            Re: Looking for Color & B&W test charts

            Yes Katun still sell them. P/N 43219 in the UK.

            Or as Blackcat says:

            Katun Test Pattern.pdf
            Everything that has a beginning, has an end.....

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            • copykat93
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              #7
              Re: Looking for Color & B&W test charts

              Thanks guys, yes.. an actual test charge is what I'm looking for, I did order a packet from Katun, a physical test chart on both sides is the answer I was looking for..
              Again, I love this site!!!

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              • copytech,mike
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                #8
                Originally posted by blackcat4866
                Re: Looking for Color & B&W test charts

                Have you considered printing your test patterns from USB? Most digital machines will print PDF's from USB, some HPs only JPGs.

                It's a good way to isolate optical defects from print engine defects. What paper sizes do you use usually (largest available paper size will display defects the best)? I've made up test images from 6 3/4 Envelope (6.5" x 3.6") to Drive-In Movie Poster (60" x 40") ... and quite a few in between.

                These are the ones that I get the most use of: =^..^=
                Thats the dummbest idea ive ever heard. They will not come out the same as a test chart by the manufacture.

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                • copytech,mike
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by copykat93
                  Re: Looking for Color & B&W test charts

                  Thanks guys, yes.. an actual test charge is what I'm looking for, I did order a packet from Katun, a physical test chart on both sides is the answer I was looking for..
                  Again, I love this site!!!
                  Did you have any trouble ordering from Katun? Far as i know they moved to Mexico.

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                  • Lunatech
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by copytech,mike

                    Thats the dummbest idea ive ever heard. They will not come out the same as a test chart by the manufacture.
                    Why so rude?

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                    • copytech,mike
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Lunatech

                      Why so rude?
                      Rude? Whats that mean?

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                      • copykat93
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                        #12
                        Originally posted by copytech,mike

                        Did you have any trouble ordering from Katun? Far as i know they moved to Mexico.
                        No trouble at all ordering from Katun, this post was from way back in 2022. Just curious why you would post something negative on the site? No need to comment like that>>> "Thats the dummbest idea ive ever heard. They will not come out the same as a test chart by the manufacture." NOT NICE!

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                        • copytech,mike
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                          #13
                          Originally posted by scanmc
                          Re: Looking for Color & B&W test charts



                          I bought mine from Katun years ago but not sure they still offer them.
                          Because trying to make your own test charts is in fact a dumb idea. Test charts are a precision tool for copier techs.

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                          • copytech,mike
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                            #14
                            Originally posted by copykat93

                            No trouble at all ordering from Katun, this post was from way back in 2022. Just curious why you would post something negative on the site? No need to comment like that>>> "Thats the dummbest idea ive ever heard. They will not come out the same as a test chart by the manufacture." NOT NICE!
                            Why do you hide behind an avattar?

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                            • copytech,mike
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                              #15
                              Why are you hiding behind an avatar?

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