Aligning the Print Head

Note

• 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.

• If ink runs out as the print head alignment sheet is printed, an error message appears on the LCD.

  • When Error Occurred

You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper

1. Check that printer is turned on.

2. Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper on the cassette.

   • Loading Plain Paper in Cassette

3. Press the Setup button, use the button to select Maintenance, and press the OK button.

   • LCD and Operation Panel

4. 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 1 to 2 minutes.

   Note

   • If automatic print head alignment fails, an error message appears on the LCD.

     • When Error Occurred

Note

• 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.

  • Adjusting Print Head Position Manually

• To print and check the current head position adjustment values, select Print align value on the Maintenance screen.