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: two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper1. Make sure that the power is turned on.See Operation Panel .2. Make sure that two or more sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper are loaded inthe Rear Tray.3. Open the Paper Output Tray gently.4. Print the print head alignment pattern.(1) Press the Menu button repeatedly until Maintenance appears.(2) Use the (-) or (+) button to select Manual head align, and press the OKbutton.The print head alignment pattern will be printed, and the Set head align value screen will appear.NoteUse the (-) or (+) button to select Print head align value to print the current headposition adjustment values.5. Adjust the print head position.(1) Check the printed patterns, and use the (-) or (+) button to select thepattern number that has the least noticeable streaks for column A, and press theOK button.Page 108 of 817 pagesAligning the Print Head
