Aligning The Print Head; Related Documentation - Epson Stylus Photo RX700 Product Information

Epson Stylus Photo RX700

Aligning the Print Head

If your printouts have vertical lines that appear jagged, you
may need to align the print head.
1. Make sure plain letter-size paper is loaded in the front tray
(see page 4).
2. Press the button, select
Setup
the button.
OK
3. Press again to print the alignment pattern.
OK
4. Examine the printout. For each section (#1 through #4),
circle the box with the least amount of streaking (light or
dark vertical lines). You may need to use a magnifying glass
or loupe.
5. On the RX700 screen, use the l and r buttons to select the
number of the circled box in section #1.
6. Press the d button to highlight each of the remaining
sections (#2, #3, and #4), and use the l and r buttons to
select the circled number for each one.
7. Press when done.
OK
8. You see a message that head alignment is complete. Press
to return to the Setup menu.
OK
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, then press
Head Alignment
Transporting the RX700
If you move your RX700 some distance, you need to prepare
it for transportation in its original box or one of a similar size.
Caution:
To avoid damage, always leave the ink cartridges installed when
transporting the RX700. Never transport or store the RX700 on its
side or in a tilted or upside-down position.
1. Press the P button to turn off the RX700. Wait until
On
the Ppower light turns off, then unplug the RX700 from
the electrical outlet and disconnect the USB cable from
your computer.
2. Open the scanner lid and slide the transportation lock to
the locked position. Then close the scanner lid.
Caution:
Be sure to move the transportation lock back to the unlocked
position after installing the RX700 in its new location.
3. Remove any paper from the RX700. Then close the paper
output tray, CD/DVD guide, front paper tray, and rear
sheet feeder.
4. Repack the RX700 and in its original box (or equivalent)
using the protective materials that came with it.
Caution:
Keep the RX700 level as you transport it.
After transporting the RX700, unlock the transportation lock
and print a test copy. If you notice a decline in quality, clean
the print head (see page 14); if output is misaligned, align the
print head (see "Aligning the Print Head" on this page).

Related Documentation

CPD-19734
CPD-19735
CPD-19736
5/05
Epson Stylus Photo RX700 CD-ROM
(includes electronic Reference Guide)
Epson Stylus Photo RX700 Start Here
Epson Stylus Photo RX700 Basics