Aligning the Print Head

If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.

Note

If the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment sheet will not be printed correctly.

Replace the FINE cartridge whose ink is low

You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper (including recycled paper)*

*Be sure to use paper that is white and clean on sides.

1. Make sure that the power is turned on.
2. Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized paper in the rear tray.
3. Pull out the paper output tray and the output tray extension.
4. Hold down the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes four times, then release it immediately.

Important

• Do not touch any printed part on the print head alignment sheet.  If the sheet is stained or wrinkled, if may not be scanned properly
• If the print head alignment sheet was not printed correctly, press the Stop button, then redo this procedure from the beginning.

1. Scan the print head alignment sheet to adjust the print head position.

1. Load the print head alignment sheet on the platen glass.  Load the print head alignment shee WITH THE PRINTED SIDE FACING DOWN and align the on the bottom right corner of the sheet with the alignment mark

1. Close the document cover gently, then press the Black button or the Color button.  The machine starts scanning the print head alignment sheet, and the print head position will be adjusted automatically.  Remove the print head alignment sheet on the platen glass.

Important

• Do not open the document cover or move the print head alignment sheet on the platen glass until adjusting the print head position is complete.
• If adjusting the print head position has failed, the Alarm lamp flashes.  Press the Black button or the Color button to release the error, then take appropriate action