Canon Pixma MP495 Series On-Screen Manual page 589

Aligning the Print Head
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Advanced Guide
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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.
Routine Maintenance
1.
Make sure that the power is turned on.
2.
Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray.
3.
Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and open the Output Tray Extension.
4.
Print the print head alignment sheet.
1. Press the Maintenance button repeatedly until the LED displays as follows.
2. Press the Black or Color button.
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,
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