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If printed vertical lines are warped or colors/ lines are out of alignment, execute [Head Inc. Adj.] to adjust the angle of inclination of the Printhead, and then execute [Head Posi. Adj.] to adjust the Printhead alignment. There are two modes for [Head Posi. Adj.]: [Auto] and [Manual] but normally execute [Auto]. However, when printing on special paper, or if printing is not improved after [Auto], execute [Manual].
Adjusting the Head Inclination Executing [Head Inc. Adj.] requires you to examine a printed test pattern and enter an adjustment value.
<Paper to Prepare>
When Using Rolls
An unused roll at least 10 inches wide
When Using Sheets
One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size
Perform adjustment as follows.
1. Load the paper.
NOTE
- When loading paper, specify the type of paper correctly. Using paper that you have not specified on the printer may cause feeding problems and affect the printing quality.
- Load the paper longitudinal direction.
- We recommend loading a type of paper that you use often.
2. On the [Tab Selection screen] of the Control Panel, press  or  to select the Settings/Adj. tab (  ).
NOTE
- If the [Tab Selection screen] is not displayed, press the [Menu] button.
3. Press the [OK] button. The [Set./Adj. Menu] is displayed.
4. Press  or  to select [Adjust Printer], and then press the [OK] button.
5. Press  or  to select [Head Inc. Adj.], and then press the [OK] button. After the Carriage is moved, a message is displayed requesting you to open the Top Cover.
6. Open the Top Cover.
IMPORTANT
- If you accidentally move the Carriage, you will hear a warning tone. In this case, close the Top Cover.
7. Align the Angle Adjustment Lever with the red square and close the Top Cover. A test pattern is printed for adjustment.
IMPORTANT
- Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them.
- If you accidentally move the Carriage, you will hear a warning tone. In this case, close the Top Cover.
8. Examine the test pattern for adjustment. Determine the straightest set of lines.
9. Open the Top Cover and move the Angle Adjustment Lever to match the number (or the square) of the straightest set of lines. If no single set of lines is perfectly straight, move the Angle Adjustment Lever to a position between the numbers (or between the number and the square) of the two sets of lines that are least misaligned.
10. Close the Top Cover. The Printhead is now straight, and adjustment is complete.
Adjusting the Head Position (Auto) Executing [Auto(Standard)] or [Auto(Advanced)] to have the printer print and read a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the Printhead.
IMPORTANT
- This function is not available with Tracing Paper, Translucent Matte Film, or Clear Film.
- If adjustment is not possible as expected using special media, try another type of paper, or try [Manual] adjustment.
NOTE
- Because the results of adjustment vary depending on the type of paper used for adjustment, use the same type of paper as you will use for printing.
- Use [Auto(Standard)] if you have switched to another type of paper or if you want the boundaries between colors to appear as clear as possible.
- Use [Auto(Advanced)] to fine-tune the space between nozzles or colors if you have replaced the printhead or if clearer printing is required. We recommend [Auto(Advanced)] for printing at the highest level of quality.
<Paper to Prepare>
When Using Rolls
An unused roll at least 10 inches wide
When Using Sheets
[Auto(Standard)]: One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size
[Auto(Advanced)]:
- iPF680/iPF685/iPF780/iPF785:Six sheets of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A2 or larger)
- iPF670/iPF770:Five sheets of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A2 or larger)
Perform adjustment as follows.
1. Load the paper.
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. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press or to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ).
NOTE
- If the [Tab Selection screen] is not displayed, press the [Menu] button.
3. Press the [OK] button. The [Set./Adj. Menu] is displayed.
4. Press or to select [Adjust Printer], and then press the [OK] button.
5. Press or to select [Head Posi. Adj.], and then press the [OK] button.
6. Press or to select [Auto(Standard)] or [Auto(Advanced)], and then press the [OK] button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment. Adjustment is now finished if you have printed on a roll or a sheet of A2 size or larger.
7. If you are printing on sheets smaller than A2 size for [Auto(Advanced)], a confirmation message is displayed requesting you to continue printing. Press the [OK] button and follow the instructions displayed.
Adjusting the Head Position (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.
<Paper to Prepare>
When Using Rolls
An unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in) wide
When Using Sheets
Two sheets of unused paper, A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A2)
Perform adjustment as follows.
1. Load the paper.
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. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press or to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ).
NOTE
- If the [Tab Selection screen] is not displayed, press the [Menu] button.
3. Press the [OK] button. The [Set./Adj. Menu] is displayed.
4. Press or to select [Adjust Printer], and then press the [OK] button.
5. Press or to select [Head Posi. Adj.], and then press the [OK] button.
6. Press or to select [Manual], and then press the [OK] button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment.
NOTE
- [Manual] may be unavailable in some cases, even if it is displayed in the menu. If so, execute [Standard] once.
- If you printed on cut sheets, follow the instructions on the Display Screen and use another sheet of the same type of paper.
7. Press or to select [D], and then press the [OK] button.
8. Press or to select [D-1], and then press the [OK] button.
9. Examine adjustment test pattern [D-1] and determine the number with straight 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.
10. Press or to select the pattern number you have decided, and then press the [OK] button.
11. Repeat steps 810 to specify the adjustment value for [D-2] to [D-17]. Note that [D-6] and [D-12] cannot be configured.
12. Press the [Back] button.
13. Press or to select [Register Setting], and then press the [OK] button.
14. Press or to select [Yes], and then press the [OK] button. The adjustment value is now registered, and adjustment is complete.
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