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Aligning the Print Head

If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.

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Note

  • If the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment sheet will not be printed correctly.

    Refill any ink tanks that are low.

You need to prepare: a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper (including recycled paper)*

* Be sure to use paper that is white and clean on both sides.

  1. Make sure that the power is turned on.

  2. Load a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the rear tray.

  3. Pull out the paper output tray, then open the output tray extension.

  4. Hold down the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes eight times, then release it immediately.

    The print head alignment sheet will be printed.

    Important

    • Do not touch any printed part on the print head alignment sheet. If the sheet is stained or wrinkled, it may not be scanned properly.
    • If the print head alignment sheet was not printed correctly, press the Stop button, then redo this procedure from the beginning.

  5. Load the print head alignment sheet on the platen glass.

    Load the print head alignment sheet WITH THE PRINTED SIDE FACING DOWN and align the mark on the bottom right corner of the sheet with the alignment mark .

  6. Close the document cover gently, then press the Black or Color button.

    The machine starts scanning the print head alignment sheet, and the print head position will be adjusted automatically.

    The print head position adjustment will be complete when the ON lamp lights after flashing.

    Remove the print head alignment sheet on the platen glass.

    Important

    • Do not open the document cover or move the print head alignment sheet on the platen glass until adjusting the print head position is complete.

    • If adjusting the print head position has failed, the Alarm lamp flashes. Press the Black or Color button to release the error, then take appropriate action.

Note

  • If the print results are still not satisfactory after adjusting the print head position as described above, adjust the print head position manually from the computer.

  • To print and check the current head position adjustment values, hold down the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes ten times, then release it immediately.