Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors

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

Normally, execute Auto (standard).

 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors

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

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

Note

  • We recommend using the type of paper you use most often for adjustment.

Items to Prepare

When Using Rolls

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

When Using Sheets

Three sheets of unused paper, A4/Letter size or larger (or one sheet when using A2 or larger)

Perform adjustment as follows.

  1. Load paper.

     Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder

     Loading the Upper Roll on the Printer

     Loading the Lower Roll on the Roll Unit (Option)

     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. Flick Home screen and tap Maintenance.

     Touch Screen

    The Maintenance screen appears.

  3. Tap Print head alignment.

  4. Tap Manual.

    A confirmation message appears.

    Note

    • If you do not execute Auto (fine), a confirmation message prompting you to execute Auto (fine) appears.

      In this case, tap Yes and execute Auto (fine).

  5. Tap Yes.

    The paper source setting screen appears.

  6. Select and tap paper source with loaded paper.

    A test pattern is printed for adjustment.

  7. Tap D-1.

  8. Examine adjustment test pattern D-1 and determine the number with straight lines.

    1. Example with straight lines

    2. 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.

  9. Tap confirmed number.

  10. Repeat steps 7–9 to specify adjustment value for D-2 to D-35.

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

  11. Tap OK.

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