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, refill ink tanks.

• 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: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper

1. Check that printer is turned on.

2. Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in cassette.

   • Loading Plain Paper in Cassette

3. Select Maintenance on HOME screen.

   • LCD and Operation Panel

4. Select Print Head Alignment - Auto.

   

   The confirmation screen will appear.

   Note

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

5. Select Yes.

6. Press the OK button.

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

   This takes about 1 to 2 minutes.

   Note

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

     • 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