Aligning The Print Head - Canon MX490 series Online Manual

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
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 cassette.
After pushing the cassette back, the paper information registration screen is displayed on the LCD.
Select A4 or Letter for Size: and Plain paper for Type:, then press the OK button.
3. Pull the paper output support out from the paper output tray, then open the output tray
extension.
4. Press the Setup button, use the
button.
LCD and Operation Panel
5. Use the or
The print head alignment sheet will be printed.
whose ink is low.
or
button to select Head alignment, then press the OK button.
button to select Maintenance, then press the OK
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