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 supplied paper (Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101) is run out and the specified Canon genuinepaper is not available, adjust the print head position manually using plain paper. For details, refer tothe 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 with the print side (whiter side) facing you in the Rear Tray.ImportantYou cannot feed paper from the Cassette for aligning the Print Head.Load paper in the Rear 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.(2) Select Maintenance, and press the OK button.(3) Select Auto head align, and press the OK button.NoteSelect Head alignment print to print the current head position adjustment values.(4) Select Yes, and press the OK button.The print head alignment pattern will be printed and the print head position is adjusted automatically.This takes about 7 minutes.Page 108 of 947 pagesAligning the Print Head
