Perform An Automatic Print Head Alignment (Windows)

Follow the steps below to perform an Automatic Print Head Alignment in Windows:

Note: If the Automatic Print Head Alignment does not correct the issue, perform a Manual Print Head Alignment:

1. Confirm that the print is powered on then press the <Open> button to open the Paper Output Tray.
   
   
   
   
2. Load a letter sized sheet of plain paper into the Automatic Sheet Feeder.
   
   
3. Open the Properties window. (Click here for detailed instructions.)
   
   
4. Click the 'Maintenance' tab and click 'Custom Settings'.
   
   
   
   

1. If the box for 'Align heads manually' is selected, uncheck the box and click 'Send'.
   
   
   
   
   Note: The settings will remain this way until changed again.
   
   
2. Click 'OK' to send the settings to the printer.
   
   
3. On the Maintenance tab and click the 'Print Head Alignment' icon.
   
   
   
   
4. The message below is displayed. After confirming the two points below, click 'Print Head Alignment'.
   
   
   
   
5. The following message is displayed. Click 'OK'. Print head cleaning starts.
   
   
   
   
   Note: The power lamp flashes during cleaning operation. Do not perform other operations. After cleaning has finished, the first head alignment pattern will be printed.
   
   
6. The following message is displayed. After printing has finished, click 'Yes'.
   
   
   
   
   Note: The following sheet will print and the Automatic Print Head Alignment is complete.
   
   
   
   

Accessing the Printers Folder and Printer Properties

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