Adjustments For Better Print Quality Adjusting The Printhead - Canon iPF850 series Basic Manual

Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors
Adjustments for Better Print Quality
Adjustments for Better Print Quality
Adjusting the Printhead
Adjusting the Printhead
Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors
Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors
If vertical lines in printed documents are warped or colors are out of alignment, execute Head Posi. Adj.. The print-
er will print and read a test pattern, and the Printhead position will be adjusted automatically.
There are two modes for automatic Printhead adjustment: Standard and Simple.
• Standard
Execute if vertical lines in printed material are warped or colors are out of alignment.
Furthermore, if Simple does not improve printing, try Standard.
• Simple
Executes simple adjustment in a short time.
Execute this when frequently adjusting the printhead, such as during daily inspection.
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This function is not available with Tracing Paper, Translucent Matte Film, or Clear Film.
•
If adjustment is not possible as expected using special media, try another type of paper, or try Manual adjust-
Important
ment.
(See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.")
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If you are using cut sheets, remove the Stacker from the printer.
Also when you execute Simple, remove the Stacker from the printer.
(See "Installing and Removing the Stacker On the Printer.")
•
Because the results of adjustment vary depending on the type of paper used for adjustment, use the same type of
paper as you will use for printing.
Note
•
If Standard does not improve printing, try adjusting the printhead manually.
(See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.")
•
If the printhead position was not adjusted during initial setup or when the printhead was replaced, execute Initial
adjustmt.
(See "Adjustment When Installing the Printhead.")
Items to Prepare
When Using Rolls
When Using Sheets
Perform adjustment as follows.
1
Load paper.
• Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls
• Loading Rolls in the Printer
• Loading Sheets in the Printer
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An unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in) wide
Standard : Two sheets of unused paper, A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A3 or larger)
Simple: One sheet of unused paper, A4/Letter size
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