Aligning the Print Head Position Automatically from YourComputerPrint head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves deviated colors andlines.This printer supports two head alignment methods: automatic head alignment and manual head alignment.Normally, the printer is set for automatic head alignment. If the printing results of automatic print headalignment are not satisfactory, perform manual head alignment.The procedure for performing automatic print head alignment is as follows:Print Head Alignment1. Open the printer driver setup window2. Click Print Head Alignment on the Maintenance tabThe Start Print Head Alignment dialog box opens.3. Load paper in the printerLoad one sheet of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the cassette.Note• The number of sheets to be used differs when you select the manual head alignment.• If the cassette paper information registered on the printer is not set to A4 size and plain paper,an error may occur. For instructions on what to do if an error occurs, see "Paper setting forPrinting."For details about the cassette paper information to be registered on the printer, see thefollowing:• Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Media Type)• Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Paper Size)4. Print head alignment pattern printingMake sure that the printer is on and click Align Print Head.The adjustment pattern is printed.Important• Do not open the paper output cover while printing is in progress.5. Adjustment pattern scanningAfter the adjustment pattern is printed, a message is displayed.As instructed in the message, load the adjustment pattern onto the platen, and press the Start buttonon the printer.Print head alignment starts.184
