Aligning the Print Head - MG3520 / MG3522

Article ID: ART117446 | Date published: 05/12/2015 | Date last updated: 04/30/2019
 

Description

This article shows how to align the print head of the PIXMA MG3520 / MG3522 from its operation panel.

 

Solution

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 plain paper in the front tray.

  3. Open the output tray extension, open the paper output tray, then extend the paper output support.

  4. Hold down the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes orange four times, then release it immediately.

    The print head alignment sheet will be printed.

     

     Important
    • Do not touch any printed part on the print head alignment sheet.
       
    • Be careful not to get the print head alignment sheet dirty. If the sheet is stained or wrinkled, it 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.
  5. 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 sheet WITH THE PRINTED SIDE FACING DOWN and align the mark on the bottom right corner of the sheet with the alignment mark .

(2) Close the document cover gently, then press the Color button or the Black button.

The machine starts scanning the print head alignment sheet, and the print head position will be adjusted automatically.

The print head position adjustment will be complete when the ON lamp lights green after flashing.

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.
 Note

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