Aligning the Print Head Position
Print head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves deviated colors and lines.
This machine supports two head alignment methods: automatic head alignment and manual head alignment. Normally, the machine is set for automatic head alignment.
If printing results are unsatisfactory even after the automatic head alignment is performed, refer to the user's manual and perform a manual head alignment.
To change to manual head alignment, select Custom Settings from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility, check the Align heads manually check box, and then click Send.
The procedure for performing Print Head Alignment is as follows:
Print Head Alignment
1. Select Test Print from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility (see attachment for instructions on accessing the IJ Printer Utility).
2. Click the Print Head Alignment icon.
A message is displayed.
3. Load two sheets of A4 or Letter size Matte Photo Paper (MP-101) into the rear tray.
Tip
The number of sheets used differs if you select manual head alignment.
4. Make sure that the machine is on and then click Align Print Head.
Tip
To check the current setting before you adjust the print head position, click Print Alignment Value.
5. Follow the instruction in the message.
