Aligning The Print Head - Canon PIXMA iP4500 Series Quick Start Manual

Aligning the Print Head

If ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head
position.
Note
Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed.
Automatic Print Head Alignment
For Automatic Print Head Alignment, follow the procedure below.
Important
You cannot feed paper from the Cassette when performing Automatic Print Head Alignment.
Always load paper in the Rear Tray.
Note
Aligning the Print Head without a Computer
The Print Head can also be aligned from the printer itself, using the RESUME/CANCEL button.
If the printer driver is not installed in the computer, align the Print Head in this way.
1. Make sure that the printer is on.
2. Press the Open button to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray
Extension.
3. Load two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the
printing side (whiter side) facing UP in the Rear Tray.
4. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes green four
times, and then release it immediately.
The print head alignment pattern is printed. Do not open the Top Cover while printing. The print
head position is adjusted automatically when the print head alignment pattern finishes printing.
The pattern is printed in black and blue.
1
Make sure that the printer is on, and then load two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized
Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter side) facing UP in
the Rear Tray.
2
Press the Open button to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray
Extension.
3
Open the printer properties dialog box.
4
Adjust the print head pattern.
(1) Click the Maintenance tab.
(2) Click Print Head Alignment.
(1)
(2)
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