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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 the ink tanks whose ink is low.

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

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 in cassette.

  3. Select (Setup) on HOME screen.

    The setup menu screen will appear.

  4. Select Maintenance.

    The Maintenance screen will appear.

  5. Select Print Head Alignment - Auto.

    The confirmation screen will appear.

  6. Confirm the message, then select Yes.

    The print head alignment sheet is printed, and the print head is aligned automatically.

    This takes about 1 minutes.

    Note

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

  7. When the completion message appears, select OK.

Note

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

  • To print and check the current head position adjustment values, select Print the Head Alignment Value on the Maintenance screen.