U096

Aligning the Print Head

If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head position.

Note
  • If the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment sheet will not be printed correctly. Replace the FINE Cartridge whose ink is low.

    Routine Maintenance

  1. Make sure that the power is turned on.

  2. Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray.

  3. Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and open the Output Tray Extension.

  4. Print the print head alignment sheet.

    1. Press the Maintenance button repeatedly until the LED displays as follows.

      figure: LED
    2. Press the Black or Color button.

      The print head alignment sheet will be printed.

      Important
      • Do not touch any printed part on the print head alignment sheet.

      • Be careful not to get the print head alignment sheet dirty. If the sheet is stained or wrinkled, it may not be scanned properly.

  5. Scan the print head alignment sheet to adjust the print head position.

    1. Load the print head alignment sheet on the Platen Glass.

      Load the print head alignment sheet WITH THE PRINTED SIDE FACING DOWN and align the mark triangle on the upper left corner of the sheet with the alignment mark ().

    2. Close the Document Cover gently, make sure that the LED displays as follows, and press the Black or Color button.

      figure: LED

      The machine starts scanning the print head alignment sheet, and the print head position will be adjusted automatically.

      When adjusting the print head position is completed, the LED returns to the copy standby mode. Remove the sheet on the Platen Glass.

      Important
      • Do not open the Document Cover or move the loaded print head alignment sheet until scanning is completed.

      • If adjusting the auto print head position has failed, the error code will appear on the LED.

        An Error Code Is Displayed on the LED

      Note
      • If the print results are still not satisfactory after adjusting the print head position as described above, adjust the print head position manually from the computer.

        Aligning the Print Head Position

      • To print the current head position adjustment values, display the LED as follows, then press the Black or Color button.

        figure: LED

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