Canon Pixma MG6821 Online Manual

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Aligning the Print Head PositionPrint 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.The procedure for performing manual print head alignment is as follows:Print Head Alignment1. Open the printer driver setup window2. Click Custom Settings on the Maintenance tabThe Custom Settings dialog box opens.3. Switch head alignment to manualCheck the Align heads manually check box.4. Apply the settingsClick OK and when the confirmation message appears, click OK.5. Click Print Head Alignment on the Maintenance tabThe Start Print Head Alignment dialog box opens.6. Load paper in the printerLoad two sheets of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the cassette.Note• 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 Settings."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)7. Execute head alignmentMake sure that the printer is on and click Align Print Head.Follow the instruction in the message.Important• Do not open the operation panel while printing is in progress.8. Check the printed pattern213