Aligning The Print Head - Canon MX450 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 whose ink is low.
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 front tray.
3. Open the output tray extension, open the paper output tray, then extend the paper output
support.
4. Print the print head alignment sheet.
(1) Press the Setup button.
The Setup menu screen will appear.
(2) Use the or
LCD and Operation Panel
(3) Use the or
The print head alignment sheet will be printed.
Important
Do not touch any printed part on the print head alignment sheet.
button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button.
button to select Head alignment, then press the OK button.
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