Advanced Guide TroubleshootingContents > Routine Maintenance > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect > Aligning the Print HeadAligning the Print HeadIf printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print headposition.You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101NoteIf the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment pattern will not be printed correctly.Replace the ink tank whose ink is low.See Replacing an Ink Tank.The print head alignment pattern is printed in black and blue.If you run out of the supplied paper (Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101) or the specified Canongenuine paper is not immediately available or obtainable, you can use plain paper and align the PrintHead manually.For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide .1. Make sure that the power is turned on.2. Load a sheet of supplied paper or A4 or Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 in the Rear Tray.Load the paper with the print side (whiter side) facing you in the Rear Tray.ImportantYou cannot use the Cassette to align the Print Head automatically. Be sure to load paper in theRear Tray.3. Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and open the Output Tray Extension.ImportantIf the Inner Cover is open, close it.4. Print the print head alignment pattern.(1) Select Settings on the HOME screen, and press the OK button.The Settings screen will appear.(2) Select Maintenance , and press the OK button.The Maintenance screen will appear.(3) Select Auto head align, and press the OK button.Page 125 of 1086 pagesAligning the Print Head
