Aligning The Print Head - Epson Stylus Photo RX580 Basic Manual

Aligning the Print Head

If your prints look grainy or blurry, or you notice that vertical lines are not aligned
properly on the nozzle check pattern, you may need to align the print head.
Note:
Make sure the front tray is in the paper (lower) position and the CD/DVD tray is not
inserted.
1. Make sure the RX580 is turned on and not printing.
2. Load several sheets of plain, letter-size paper.
3. Press the
Setup
4. Press l or r to select
5. Press u or d to select
6. Press the x
Start
7. Look at pattern #1 and find the square that is most even, with no streaks or
lines. You may have to use a magnifying glass.
8. Press r, then press u or d to select the number for
that square.
9. Press .
OK
10. Press d to select the next pattern, then repeat
steps 8 and 9.
11. When you are done, press
button.
Maintenance
Head Alignment
button. Four rows of alignment patterns are printed.
.
OK
, then press .
OK
, then press
OK
Aligning the Print Head
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