Epson SC-T5400 Series User Manual page 156

SC-T5400 Series/SC-T3400 Series/SC-T3400N Series
Print Head Alignment (Manual) Procedure
Visually check the adjustment patterns to make
adjustments.
The following shows the length and number of sheets
of paper used for adjustment pattern printing.
❏ Roll paper: Approx. 285 mm
❏ Cut sheet: 1 sheet of A4 or larger
A
Touch the following in order from the Home
screen.
❏ Roll paper
Roll paper information area - Media Adjust
❏ Cut sheet
Paper Setting - Cut Sheet(1 sheet) - Media
Adjust
B
Touch Print Head Alignment - Manual - Start.
The adjustment patterns are printed.
C
Enter the numeric value of the pattern with the
most visible straight line among the printed
adjustment patterns of #1 and then touch
Adjustment #2.
In the following example, pattern 0 has the least
streaks so you would enter 0.
If there is no difference between two adjacent
patterns and you are unsure which is the best
one to choose, enter the numeric value that
comes between them. For example, if you are
unsure whether to enter pattern 0 or 2, enter 1.
D
Select the adjustment patterns of #2 and #3 in
the same way as for #1.
User's Guide
Problem Solver
E
Enter the numeric value of the pattern with the
least streaks among the adjustment patterns of
#4 and then touch OK.
In the following example, pattern 0 has the least
streaks so you would enter 0.
If there is no difference between two adjacent
patterns and you are unsure which is the best
one to choose, enter the numeric value that
comes between them. For example, if you are
unsure whether to enter pattern 0 or 2, enter 1.
When Print head alignment complete... appears, the
procedure is finished.
The adjustment results are saved as settings of the
currently selected paper type.
When you want to unclog the print
head
We recommend checking for clogging by performing a
print head nozzle check if the printer has not been
used for an extended period or before important print
jobs.
If the nozzle check results indicate clogging, carry out
print head cleaning.
Ink is consumed during print head cleaning.
Check the remaining amounts of ink cartridges and
the amount of empty space in the Maintenance Box
and provide new ink cartridges and Maintenance Box
in advance if they are low.
A
From the Home screen, touch Settings -
Maintenance - Print Head Nozzle Check.
B
Touch Start to start printing a check pattern.
When changing the paper source displayed on
the start screen, touch Paper Source.
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