Canon Pixma MP495 Series On-Screen Manual page 59

Aligning the Print Head
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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.
See Replacing a FINE Cartridge
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 both sides.
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.
(Maintenance) button repeatedly until u (lowercase "u") appears.
(1) Press the
(2) Press the Black or Color button.
The print head alignment sheet will be printed.
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