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Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors

If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, execute Print Head Alignment and adjust the print head position.

Normally, execute Auto (standard).

However, when printing on special paper or if printing is not improved after Auto (advanced), try Manual.

Manual adjustment requires you to examine the printed test pattern and enter an adjustment value.

Important

  • Because the results of adjustment vary depending on the type of paper used for adjustment, use the same type of paper as you will use for printing.

  • When using cut sheets, do not move the release lever until instructions (guidance) for removing the paper are displayed.

    Moving the release lever during printing or maintenance operations will cause the printer to stop.

Paper to Prepare

When using rolls
An unused roll at least 10.00 in. (254.0 mm) wide
When using sheets
1 sheet of unused paper, A4/Letter size or larger (or 1 sheet when using A2 or larger)

Perform adjustment as follows.

  1. Load paper.

    Important

    • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified on the printer. Adjustment cannot be completed correctly unless the loaded paper matches the settings.

  2. Tap (Setup) > Maintenance on HOME screen.

    The Maintenance screen appears.

  3. Tap Print Head Alignment.

  4. Tap Manual.

    A confirmation message appears.

    Note

    • If you do not perform Auto (advanced), a confirmation message prompting you to perform Auto (advanced) appears. In this case, tap Yes and perform Auto (advanced).

  5. Tap Yes.

    The paper source setting screen appears.

  6. Tap Roll paper or Manual.

    A test pattern is printed for adjustment.

  7. Tap D-1.

  8. Examine adjustment test pattern D-1 and determine the number with straight lines.

    • A: Example with straight lines
    • B: Example with misaligned lines

    Note

    • If two patterns seem equally good and you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediate value. For example, choose 11 if you cannot decide whether pattern 10 or 12 is better.

  9. Repeat steps 7-8 to specify adjustment values for D-2 and other remaining patterns.

    Specify all the items displayed on the touch screen.

  10. Tap OK.

    The adjustment value is now registered, and adjustment is complete.