skip to main text

Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Align Colors

If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, execute Print Head Alignment and adjust the print head position.

Normally, execute Auto (standard).

However, when printing on special paper or if printing is not improved after Auto (advanced), try Manual.

Manual adjustment requires you to examine the printed test pattern and enter an adjustment value.

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.

Note

  • After performing Print Head Alignment, it is recommended to set Ink ejection status check to Display warning.

    A notification about adjustment timing will be sent when the print head ejection status changes.

Paper to Prepare

When using rolls
An unused roll at least 16.54 in. (420.0 mm) wide
When using sheets
One sheet of unused paper, A2 size or larger

Perform adjustment as follows.

  1. Load paper.

    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.

  3. Select Maintenance on HOME screen.

  4. Select Print Head Alignment.

  5. Select Manual.

    A confirmation message appears.

    Note

    • If you do not perform Auto (advanced), a confirmation message prompting you to perform Auto (advanced) appears. In this case, select Yes and perform Auto (advanced).

  6. Select Yes.

    The paper source setting screen appears.

  7. Select Roll paper 1, Roll paper 2 or Manual.

    A test pattern is printed for adjustment.

    The print result is output from the front of the printer.

  8. Select D-1.

  9. Examine adjustment test pattern D-1 and select the number with straight lines.

    • A: Example with straight lines
    • B: Example with misaligned lines

    Note

    • If two patterns seem equally good and you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediate value. For example, choose 11 if you cannot decide whether pattern 10 or 12 is better.

  10. Repeat steps 8-9 to specify adjustment value for D-2 to D-41.

    Note that D-6, D-12, D-18, D-24, D-30, and D-36 cannot be configured.

  11. Select OK.

    The adjustment value is now registered, and adjustment is complete.