Aligning the Print Head

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Note

• If the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment sheet will not be printed correctly.

  Replace the ink tank whose ink is low.

• 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: two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper

1. Check that printer is turned on.

2. Load two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in cassette.

   • Loading Paper in the Cassette

3. Press the OK button.

4. Select Maintenance.

5. Select Print Head Alignment - Auto.

   

   The confirmation screen will appear.

   Note

   • To print and check the current head position alignment values, select Print the head alignment value.

6. Select Yes.

7. Press the OK button.

   The paper output tray is pulled out automatically.

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

   This takes about 3 to 4 minutes.

   Note

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

     • When Error Occurred

8. When 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.

  • For Windows:

    You can also align the print head manually from a computer.

    • Adjusting Print Head Position Manually