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Aligning the Print Head

If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.

 Note

 If the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment sheet will not be printed correctly. Replace the FINE cartridge whose ink is low.

Replacing a FINE Cartridge

You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper (including recycled paper)*

* Be sure to use paper that is white and clean on both sides.

  1. Make sure that the power is turned on.

  1. Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the front tray.

  1. Open the output tray extension, open the paper output tray, then extend the paper output support.

  1. Print the print head alignment sheet.

(1) Press the Setup button.

The Setup menu screen will appear.

(2) Use the Left or Right button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button.

LCD and Operation Panel

(3) Use the Left or Right button to select Head alignment, then press the OK button.

Figure: LCD

The print head alignment sheet will be printed.

 Important

 Do not touch any printed part on the print head alignment sheet.

 Be careful not to get the print head alignment sheet dirty. If the sheet is stained or wrinkled, it may not be scanned properly.

(4) When the message "Are the patterns fine?" appears, confirm that the pattern is printed correctly, select Yes, then press the OK button.

  1. Scan the print head alignment sheet to adjust the print head position.

(1) Confirm the message, then load the print head alignment sheet on the platen glass.

Load the print head alignment sheet WITH THE PRINTED SIDE FACING DOWN and align the mark on the upper left corner of the sheet with the alignment mark .

 Note

 The print head alignment sheet cannot be scanned if it is loaded in the ADF (Auto Document Feeder).

(2) Close the document cover gently, then press the Color or Black button.

The machine starts scanning the print head alignment sheet, and the print head position will be adjusted automatically.

When adjusting the print head position is complete, remove the print head alignment sheet on the platen glass.

 Important

 Do not open the document cover or move the print head alignment sheet on the platen glass until adjusting the print head position is complete.

 If the error message appears on the LCD, press the OK button to release the error, then take appropriate action.

A Message Is Displayed
 Note

 To access other available functions, use the mode buttons.

 If the print results are still not satisfactory after adjusting the print head position as described above, adjust the print head position manually from the computer.

Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer

 To print and check the current head position adjustment values, select Print align value from the Maintenance menu.
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