Aligning The Print Head - Canon PIXMA iP6000D Quick Start Manual

Aligning the Print Head

This operation must be carried out when using the printer for the first time. Aligning the
print head allows you to print without shifts in the color registration.
Print head alignment is performed either automatically or manually. This section deals with
automatic print head alignment only. For details on how to align the print head manually,
refer to the User's Guide .
Note
1
With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the sheet
feeder.
2
Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu
page 21.
3
Align the print head automatically.
Ensure that the inner cover is closed.
Printing Maintenance
(1)
Click the Maintenance Maintenance tab. Maintenance Maintenance
(2)
Click Print Head Alignment Print Head Alignment. Print Head Alignment Print Head Alignment
(3)
Read the message and click Print
Head Alignment Head Alignment Head Alignment. Head Alignment
Note
It takes about 60 seconds to start printing.
Do not open the cover while printing.
Print
Print Print
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