Aligning the print head
If you have printed the nozzle check pattern (see page 129) and determined that the print head needs
aligning, align it from the operation panel.
NOTE
•
You can also align the print head from your computer. (See Software Guide.)
PC
Follow this procedure:
1
Load A4- or letter-size plain paper in the multi-purpose tray.
2
Press [Additional Functions].
3
Use [ ] or [ ] to select <3.MAINTENANCE>.
4
Press [OK].
5
Use [ ] or [ ] to select <4.ALIGN PRINT HEAD>.
MAINTENANCE
4.ALIGN PRINT HEAD
6
Press [OK].
HORIZ. PATTERN
PRINTING...
• The machine prints a print head position pattern.
7
Beginning from column A on the printout, enter checkmarks in the
patterns that have the most solid image.
A column
8
Use [ ] or [ ] to select the pattern number that you checked in column A
on the printout in step 7.
Ex:
CHANGE H VALUE
Column
132
Maintenance
Bad example
Least solid box
Good example
Most solid box
A
O
Select pattern number with most solid image.
Chapter 13