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:
- Confirm that the print is powered on then press the <Open> button to open the Paper Output Tray.
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- Load a letter sized sheet of plain paper into the Automatic Sheet Feeder.
- Open the Properties window. (Click here for detailed instructions.)
- Click the 'Maintenance' tab and click 'Custom Settings'.
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- If the box for 'Align heads manually' is selected, uncheck the box and click 'Send'.
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Note: The settings will remain this way until changed again.
- Click 'OK' to send the settings to the printer.
- On the Maintenance tab and click the 'Print Head Alignment' icon.
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- The message below is displayed. After confirming the two points below, click 'Print Head Alignment'.
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- The following message is displayed. Click 'OK'. Print head cleaning starts.
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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.
- The following message is displayed. After printing has finished, click 'Yes'.
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Note: The following sheet will print and the Automatic Print Head Alignment is complete.
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Accessing the Printers Folder and Printer Properties
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Windows 95/98/Me/2000
- Click Start - Settings - Printers.
- Right-click on desired printer icon.
- Select Properties.
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Windows XP
- Click Start.
- Select Printers and Faxes.
- Right-click on desired printer icon.
- Select Properties.
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