Adjusting the Printhead
Adjusting Line Misalignment (Head Inc. Adj.)
If printed lines are misaligned, execute Head Inc. Adj. to adjust the angle of inclination of the Printhead. Executing
Head Inc. Adj. requires you to examine a printed test pattern and enter an adjustment value.
Paper to Prepare
Rolls
Sheets
Perform adjustment as follows.
1.
Load the paper.
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Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls (→P.103)
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Loading Rolls in the Printer (→P.106)
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Loading Sheets in the Printer (→P.136)
Note
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When loading paper, specify the type of paper correctly. Using paper that you have not specied on
the printer may cause feeding problems and affect the printing quality.
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We recommend loading a type of paper that you use often.
2.
On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj.
tab (
).
Note
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If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
3.
Press the OK button.
The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed.
4.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button.
5.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Inc. Adj., and then press the OK button.
After the Carriage is moved, a message is displayed requesting you to open the Top Cover.
6.
Open the Top Cover.
608 Adjustments for Better Print Quality
An unused roll at least 10 inches wide
One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size