Adjusting Line Misalignment

If printed lines are misaligned, execute Print head angle adjustment to adjust the print head angle. Print head angle adjustment requires you to examine a printed test pattern and adjust the angle using the angle adjustment lever.

Always adjust the print head angle after replacing the print head.

Important

• 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.
• Remove any printed documents from the top delivery tray before starting.
• Removing Printed Documents from the Top Delivery Tray

Paper to Prepare

When using rolls

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

When using sheets

One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size

Perform adjustment as follows.

1. Load paper.

   • Loading Rolls in the Printer
   • 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. Attach the basket.

   • Using the Basket on the Front of the Printer

3. Tap Maintenance on HOME screen.

   • Home Screen Menu Composition

   The Maintenance screen appears.

4. Tap Print head angle adjustment.

   A confirmation message appears.

5. Tap Yes.

   The carriage moves and instructions for the print head angle adjustment procedure appears on the touch screen.

   Important

   • Do not open or close the cover until the instruction is displayed.

6. Open the top cover.

   

7. Open the inner cover.

   

8. Align the angle adjustment lever with the red square.

   

   Important

   • Do not touch the linear scale (A), carriage shaft (B), or ink tube stabilizer (C). Touching these may cause malfunction.

     

9. Close the inner cover.

   

10. Close the top cover.

    

    A test pattern is printed for adjustment.

    The printing result is output from the front.

11. Examine the test pattern for adjustment. Determine the straightest set of lines.

    Example 1: Select "+2" in pattern (D).

    

    Example 2: Move the angle adjustment lever to a position between the numbers or between the number and the square (E) of the two sets of lines that are least misaligned. In this case, select -1.

    

12. Open the top cover and the inner cover, move angle adjustment lever to match number (or square) of straightest set of lines.

    

13. Close the inner cover and the top cover.

    The print head is now straight, and adjustment is complete.

Note

• If the problem, such as misaligned lines or color unevenness, is not solved after adjustment, execute Print head angle adjustment and move the angle adjustment lever in the front or the rear of the last position. When finished, execute Print Head Alignment again.