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, replace ink tanks.

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

  • When Error Occurred

You need to prepare: two sheets of A4 plain paper

1. Check that printer is turned on.

2. Load two sheets of A4 plain paper in cassette.

   • Loading Plain Paper in Cassette

3. Select (Setup) on HOME screen.

   • Using Touch 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 operation panel is opened and the paper output tray is pulled out automatically.

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

   Note

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

     • When Error Occurred

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.

  • For Windows:

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

    • Adjusting Print Head Position Manually

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