How to adjust position of print head (iPF5100)
Operation procedure with the printer
Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Automatically:
- When using sheets, have two unused sheets A4/Letter-sized or larger ready when Standard Adj. is selected or 8 when Advanced Adj. is selected. When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider.
- Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.
- Press or to select Adjust Printer, and then press .
- Press the or button to select Auto Head Adj., and then press .
- Press or to select Advanced Adj., and then press .
- Press or to select Yes, and then press OK . A test pattern is printed for printhead adjustment.
Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Manually:
- When using sheets, have an unused sheet A4/Letter-sized or larger ready.
When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider.
- Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.
- Press or to select Adjust Printer, and then press .
- Press or to select Manual Head Adj, and then press .
- Press or to select Yes, and then press OK .
A test pattern is printed for printhead adjustment.
- After Adj.Setting is displayed, press .
- Press .
- Examine test pattern D-1 for printhead adjustment. After you determine the pattern with straight lines, press or to choose the pattern number, and then press the OK button.
- Repeat steps 7 and 8 to specify the adjustment value for D-2 to D-5 and D-7 to D-11 .
- Press .
- Press or to select Save Settings, and then press .
- Press or to select Yes , and then press the OK button.
Operation procedure with the printer driver
Windows:
- Select the Utility sheet.
- Click the Maintenance button.
imagePROGRAF StatusMonitor starts up, and the Maintenance sheet is displayed.
- Click the Printhead Adjustment button.
The confirmation screen is displayed.
- Load media, then click the OK button.
The printhead adjustment pattern is printed.
MacOS9:
- Display the Device Settings panel.
- Click the Utility... button.
- Click the Printhead Adjustment button.
The confirmation screen is displayed.
- Load media, then click the OK button.
The printhead adjustment pattern is printed.
MacOSX:
- Display the Utility panel.
- Click the Set... button of Perform printer maintenance.
- Click the Printhead Adjustment button.
The confirmation screen is displayed.
- Load media, then click the OK button.
The printhead adjustment pattern is printed.