Aligning the Print Head
If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.
If the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment sheet will not be printed correctly. Replace the ink cartridges that are low.
You will a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper.
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Make sure that the printer is powered on.
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Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the cassette.
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Select (Setup) on HOME screen.
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Select Maintenance.
The Maintenance screen will appear.
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Select Print Head Alignment - Auto.
The confirmation screen will appear.
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Confirm the message, then select Yes.
The print head alignment sheet is printed, and the print head is aligned automatically.
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When the completion message appears, select OK.
If the print results are still not satisfactory after adjusting the print head position as described above, adjust the print head position manually.
You can also also align the print head manually from a Windows PC.
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