Aligning The Print Head; Related Documentation - Epson Stylus CX5400 Manual

EPSON Stylus CX5400

Aligning the Print Head

If your printouts contain misaligned vertical lines, you may
need to align the print head.
Note:
You can also use a printer software utility to align the print head from
your computer. Select the ? or Help button on your printer settings
window for instructions running the print head alignment utility.
1. Make sure the EPSON Stylus CX5400 is turned on and not
printing, and the
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2. Load a stack of plain, letter-size paper in the sheet feeder.
3. Press a button until you see
Menu
press the button to print the first test page.
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4. On the test page, select the number of the straightest line in
each row. (In this example, the best choices have been
circled.) You may need to use a magnifying glass or loupe.
5. Press the or
+ - Value
best line for the first row, then press the
button. Repeat this step for the second, third, fourth, and
fifth rows.
Note:
If you select a pattern other than 8 in any row, that pattern becomes
pattern #8 next time you align the print head.
EPSON Stylus CX5400
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light is off.
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buttons to select the number of the
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6. When you're finished, press the
the second test page.
7. On the test page, select the pair of horizontal bars with the
least noticeable light or dark band between them. (In this
example, the best choice is #4.) You may need to use a
magnifying glass or loupe.
, then
8. Press the
best pattern, then press the
9. When you're finished, press the
the third test page.
10. Repeat steps 7 through 8 to complete the alignment process.

Related Documentation

CPD-16736
CPD-16737
CPD-16738
8/03
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or buttons to select the number of the
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Color Copy
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