Automatic 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 alignment.

Choose from Auto (standard) or Auto (fine) for automatically adjusting the print head.

Minor warping and misaligned colors can usually be improved by executing Auto (standard). If there is no improvement, perform Auto (fine).

When you execute Auto (standard) or Auto (fine), the adjustment pattern is printed, and the print head position is adjusted based on the printing result automatically.

Important

  • This function is not available with Tracing Paper, Translucent Matte Film, or Clear Film.

  • If adjustment is not possible as expected using special paper, try another type of paper or try Manual adjustment.

     Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors

Note

  • 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.

  • To change the paper type or for more beautiful color borders, perform Auto (standard).

  • To ensure clear quality and when replacing the print head, perform Auto (fine) to fine-tune the position between nozzles and colors.

    To ensure high-quality printing, we recommend that you execute Auto (fine).

Items to Prepare

When Using Rolls

An unused roll at least 10.00 in (254.0 mm) wide

When Using Sheets

Auto (standard): Three sheets of unused paper, A4/Letter size or larger (or one sheet when using A2 or larger)

Auto (fine): Five sheets of unused paper, A4/Letter size or larger (or one sheet when using A2 or larger)

Perform adjustment as follows.

  1. Load paper.

     Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder

     Loading the Upper Roll on the Printer

     Loading the Lower Roll on the Roll Unit (Option)

     Loading Sheets in the Printer

    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. Flick Home screen and tap Maintenance.

     Touch Screen

    The Maintenance screen appears.

  3. Tap Print head alignment.

  4. Select and tap Auto (standard) or Auto (fine).

    A confirmation message appears.

  5. Tap Yes.

    The paper source setting screen appears.

  6. Select and tap paper source with loaded paper.

    A test pattern is printed for adjustment.

    Adjustment is now finished if you have printed on a roll or a sheet of A2 size or larger.

  7. If you are printing on sheets smaller than A2 size, a confirmation message is shown on the touch screen requesting that you continue printing.

    Tap OK and follow the instructions on the touch screen.