Canon PIXMA iP100 Series Quick Start Manual

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33Routine MaintenanceAligning the Print HeadIf ruled lines are printed misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print headposition. Automatic Print Head AlignmentFor Automatic Print Head Alignment, follow the procedure below.1 Make sure that the printer is turned on, and then load a sheet of the supplied paper(Paper For Print Head Alignment) or A4/Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo PaperMP-101 with the printing side (whiter side) facing up in the Rear Tray.Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to“Front View” in “Main Components” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.2 Open the printer properties dialog box.3 Adjust the print head pattern.(1) Click the Maintenance tab.(2) Click Print Head Alignment.Notez The print head alignment pattern is printed in black and blue only.z Aligning the Print Head without a ComputerThe Print Head Alignment can also be performed without a computer, using the RESUME/CANCEL button.If the printer driver is not installed in the computer, align the Print Head in this way.1. Make sure that the printer is turned on, and then load a sheet of the supplied paper(Paper For Print Head Alignment) or A4/Letter-sized Canon Matte Photo Paper MP-101 with the printing side (whiter side) facing up in the Rear Tray.2. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever,refer to “Front View” in “Main Components” of the User’s Guide on-screen manual.3. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the Power lamp flashes green fourtimes, and then release it immediately.The print head alignment pattern is printed. Do not open the Print Head Cover while printing.The print head position is adjusted automatically when the print head alignment pattern finishesprinting.(1)(2)