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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If the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment sheet will not be printed correctly.
If the remaining ink level is low, refill ink tanks.
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If ink runs out as the print head alignment sheet is printed, an error message appears on the LCD.
You need to prepare: two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper
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Load two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in cassette.
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Press the Setup button, use the button to select Maintenance, and press the OK button.
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Use the button to select Head alignment and then press the OK button.
The print head alignment sheet is printed, and the print head is aligned automatically.
This takes about 4 to 5 minutes.
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If automatic print head alignment fails, an error message appears on the LCD.
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For Windows, when 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.
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To print and check the current head position adjustment values, select Print align value on the Maintenance screen.