Brother MFC5200C Service Manual page 150

(13) Check all printed test patterns on those five printouts and select the one that is the least uneven
print (Pattern 03 in this sample). Make a note of the pattern number.
(14) Turn the head adjuster lever to the front by the number of divisions specified by the pattern
number you recorded in step (13). (In this sample, turn the lever to the front by three
divisions.)
(15) Repeat the above printing sequence to get a total of five printouts again.
(16) Check all printed test patterns on those five printouts.
If pattern 00 is the least uneven print, the adjustment has been completed.
If pattern 01 is the least uneven print, for example, turn the head adjuster lever to the front by
one division; if pattern 02 is, turn the lever by two divisions; if pattern 03 is,...
If the uppermost pattern (no number assigned) is the least uneven print, go back to step (8).
(17) Repeat steps (15) and (16) until pattern 01 becomes the least uneven print.
NOTE: If pattern 01 will not become the least uneven print, check whether the print head unit
is set into place.
(18) Close the scanner unit.
(19) Turn your PC off.
(20) Pug the machine's power cord from the wall socket.
(21) Disconnect the machine from your PC.
Head Positioning Test Pattern
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