Print Head Alignment

If diagrams or ruled lines are misaligned, print head alignment is required.

1. Ensure that the printer is powered on and open the paper output tray. (Confirm that the paper thickness lever is set to the left.)
   
   
2. Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the auto sheet feeder.
   
   
3. Press the <Menu> button.
   
   
   
   
4. Use the right cursor <+> / left cursor <-> button to select [Maintenance/settings], then press the <OK> button.
   
   
   
   
5. Use the right cursor <+> / left cursor <-> button to select [Maintenance], then press <OK>.
   
   
6. Use the right cursor <+> / left cursor <-> button to select [Auto head align], then press <OK>.
   
   
7. Use the right cursor <+> / left cursor <-> button to select [Yes], then press <OK>. The machine prints the head alignment sheet.
   
   
   
   
   
8. From each group, select the pattern which has the least visible striping.
   
   Example of the pattern with the least visible vertical striping:
   
   
   
   Example of vertical striping:
   
   
   
   
9. Mark out the oval on the left side of the selected pattern, using a dark pencil.
   
   Good example:
   
   
   
   Bad examples:
   
   
   
   
10. Open the document cover and load the head alignment sheet on the platen glass.
    
    Note:
    * Place the printed side down.
    * Align the sheet with the alignment mark (shown by the arrow) on the lower right corner of the platen glass.
    
    Alignment Mark
    
    
11. Close the document cover gently.
    
    
12. Press the <OK> button. The machine scans the head alignment sheet and aligns the print head automatically.
    
    Note: If the error is displayed, make sure all applicable ovals are fully marked on the head alignment sheet and that the sheet is correctly placed. Then do the print head alignment again.