Adjusting the PrintheadAdjusting the Printhead Alignment ManuallyIf printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust thePrinthead alignment automatically or manually by using a printed test pattern.You can adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually. Normally, choose automatic adjustment. Ifusing special media or printing does not improve even after performing automatic adjustment using advancedadjustment, try manual adjustment. For instructions on automatic adjustment, see “Adjusting the PrintheadAlignment Automatically”. (→P.610)Follow these steps for standard manual adjustment of the Printhead.Note• If Manual Head Adj is not displayed in the menu, choose Advanced Adj. in Auto Head Adj. ManualHead Adj is displayed after you try Auto Head Adj. once.1. When using sheets, have an unused sheet A4/Letter-sized or larger ready.When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider.• Loading Sheets Manually (→P.159)• Loading Rolls on the Roll Paper Holder (→P.115)• Loading Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit (→P.118)Note• Always make sure the loaded paper matches the media type setting. Adjustment cannot becompleted correctly unless the setting value matches the loaded paper.• We recommend using the type of paper you use most often for feed amount adjustment.2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.3. Press ◄ or ► to select Adjust Printer, and then press ▼.MAIN MENUAdjust Printer ↓4. Press ◄ or ► to select Manual Head Adj, and then press ▼.Adjust PrinterManual Head Adj ↓612 Maintenance
