Aligning The Print Head - Canon MP490 series On-Screen Manual

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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.
See Replacing a FINE Cartridge
You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper*
* Be sure to use paper that is white and clean on both sides.
1.
Make sure that the power is turned on.
2.
Print the print head alignment sheet.
(1) Press the Menu
Select Maintenance, and press the
(2)
Select Auto head align, and press the
(3)
The confirmation screen will appear.
Select Yes, and press the
(4)
Confirm the displayed message, and load a sheet of A4-sized plain paper.
(5)
Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and open the Output Tray Extension.
(6)
button.
(7) Press the OK
The print head alignment sheet will be printed.
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