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Reference: Reference: Reference: Reference: See "Head Position Adjust", Troubleshooting.
Printing the test pattern for Head Position Adjust Printing the test pattern for Printing the test pattern for Printing the test pattern for
This machine adopts an ink jet system. Since the characteristic of ink changes by environment
such as temperature and humidity, it may cause misaligned vertical lines or color drift. Head
Position Adjust may effect to such cases.
Before the operation Before the operation Before the operation Before the operation
Make sure the Envelope Lever, which is on the right side of the machine, has been raised. Otherwise,
you will be unable to print.
Check that A4 or 8½" × 11"
paper is not set.
Important Important Important Important
During printing the test pattern, do not conduct any other operations.
1) Press the [User Tools/Counter] key.
2) Select [Maintenance] using [▲] or [▼], and then press the
[OK] key.
3) Select [Adjustment] using [▲] or [▼], and then press the
[OK] key.
4) Select [Head Position Adjust] using [▲] or [▼], and then
press the [OK] key.
5) Select which head position you want to adjust using [▲] or
[▼], and then press the [OK] key.
The item you select differs depending on the write mode you want to
adjust. Select [2.Printer High Speed] if you have selected Plain and
Fast mode (300 dpi) for the printer. Otherwise, select [1.Standard].
6) Press the [Start] key.
The Head Position Adjust test pattern is printed. Go on to the next
page and check the print results of Head Position Adjust test
pattern.
Head Position Head Position Head Position
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size paper SEF is set in Tray 1. You cannot print the test pattern if
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