Description: Writing this object allows a device self test to be started. Reading this object provides an indication what self-test is currently executing, if any. Actual self-test operation is device specific. A self test may not be allowed at any arbitrary time. If the device supports the requested self test, but can not start the execution of the self test when requested, the device will respond with . If a non-destructive self test is being started, the device will generate a response before the self test is completed. RECOMMENDATION: If the device is ready (i.e. the NOT- READY object does not contain any items, except maybe being off-line) and is idle (i.e. the NOT-IDLE object does not contain any items), this request should always succeed. This provides a mechanism for driver writers to always determine if the action will succeed or not. Additional information: After the self-test is complete a configuration page will be printed. This is the recommended way to cause a configuration page to be printed. A continuous self test cannot be started or terminated using this OID. A self test is not be allowed at any arbitrary time. If the requested self test cannot be started LaserJet 4V will respond with status. No response will be generated because of the destructive nature of this test. Can only be started if LaserJet 4V is ready (except for being offline), offline, and idle. If LaserJet 4V is ready (i.e. the NOT-READY object does not contain any items, except for being off-line), is offline, and is idle (i.e. the NOT-IDLE object does not contain any items), this request should always succeed. This provides a mechanism for driver writers to always determine if the action will succeed or not.