126 Aligning the Print HeadThis operation must be carried out when using the printer for the first time. Aligning the print head positionsallows you to print without shifts in the color registration. Aligning the Print Head – Windows1 Click Start and select Control Panel,Printers and Other Hardware, andthen Printers and Faxes.2 Click the icon for your printer.3 Open the File menu and select:• Windows XP/Windows 2000 →[Printing Preferences...]• Windows Me/Windows 98 → [Properties]to open the setting screen.4 Click the Maintenance tab, and clickPrint Head Alignment.5 Check that paper is loaded in the printerand click OK. If a message warning younot to perform other operations isdisplayed, click OK.It takes about 60 seconds to start printing.For non-XP Windows users, click Start, then selectSettings, Printers.