Aligning The Print Head - Canon Pixma iP5000 Series Quick Start Manual

Aligning the Print Head

This operation must be carried out when using the printer for the first time. Aligning the
Print Head positions allows you to print without shifts in the color registration.
Print head alignment is performed either automatically or manually. This section deals with
automatic Print Head alignment only.
Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed.
Aligning the Print Head Without a Computer
The Print Head can also be aligned from the printer itself.
1. With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Sheet
Feeder.
2. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes four
times.
1
With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Sheet
Feeder.
2
Open the printer properties dialog box.
See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu"
page 28.
3
Print the pattern.
Printing Maintenance
(1) Click the Maintenance tab.
(2) Click Print Head Alignment.
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