Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300S Basic Guide No.2 Basic Manual page 15

Phenomenon
Lines or colors are misaligned
Cause
The Printhead is not being aligned
correctly.
The type of paper specified in the
printer driver does not match the
type loaded in the printer.
Depending on the type of paper,
printed lines may be noticeably
misaligned.
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Corrective Action
Adjust the Printhead alignment.
(→ , If Vertical Lines are Warped or Colors are
Misaligned)
(→"Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors
(Head Posi. Adj.)," User's Guide)
When printing fine lines or text at high precision on
glossy or semi-glossy photo or proofing paper, set the
optimal Printhead height before aligning the printhead.
(→"Printing Fine Lines/Text or Photos at Higher
Precision," User's Guide)
In the Control Panel menu, use a lower Head Height
setting.
(→"Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry
Images (Head Height)," User's Guide)
Load paper of the same type as you have specified in
the printer driver.
(→ , Loading Rolls in the Printer)
(→ , Loading Sheets in the Printer)
Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the
printer driver as you have loaded in the printer.
1. Press the Stop button and stop printing.
2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and
try printing again.
Specify Proof in Print Priority in the printer driver.
(→"Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and
Colors for Printing," User's Guide)
Troubleshooting