Aligning The Print Head - Canon iP7200 Series Manual

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Aligning the Print Head

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Aligning the Print Head
If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head
position.
Note
You can also adjust the print head position using the computer.
Aligning the Print Head Position from Your Computer
If the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment sheet will not be printed correctly. Replace
the ink tank whose ink is low.
Replacing an Ink Tank
If you run out of the supplied paper (Matte Photo Paper MP-101) or the specified Canon genuine
paper is not immediately available or obtainable, you can use plain paper and align the print head
manually using the computer.
Aligning the Print Head Position Manually from Your Computer
The print head alignment pattern is printed in black and blue.
You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized Matte Photo Paper MP-101
1.
Make sure that the power is turned on.
2.
Load a sheet of supplied paper or A4 or Letter-sized Matte Photo Paper MP-101
in the cassette (lower).
Load the paper WITH THE PRINT SIDE (WHITER SIDE) FACING DOWN in the cassette (lower).
Important
The cassette (upper) is not available for the print head alignment procedure. Be sure to load
paper in the cassette (lower).
3.
Open the paper output tray.
(1) Press the open button to open the paper output tray.
The output tray extension will open automatically when the paper output tray is opened.
(2) Extend the paper output support.
Important
If the inner cover is open, close it.
4.
Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes white
four times, then release it immediately.
The print head alignment sheet will be printed and the print head position will be adjusted
automatically.
Do not perform any other operations until the printer completes the printing of the print head alignment
sheet. This takes about 3 to 4 minutes.
Note
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