Canon MP490 series On-Screen Manual page 579

> Maintenance
Advanced Guide
Aligning the Print Head
If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head
position.
Note
If the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment sheet will not be printed correctly. Replace
the FINE Cartridge whose ink is low.
Routine Maintenance
1.
Make sure that the machine is turned on.
2.
Print the print head alignment sheet.
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Use the button to select Maintenance, then press the
The Maintenance screen is displayed.
3. Use the button to select Auto head align, then press the
The confirmation screen is displayed.
4. Use the
button to select Yes, then press the
5. Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray, follow the on-screen
instructions.
6. Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and open the Output Tray Extension.
7. Press the OK button.
The print head alignment sheet will be printed.
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OK button.
OK button.
OK button.