Manual Straightening of Lines and Colors (Manual Head Adj) (iPF810/iPF820)

Last Updated : 16-Jan-2010
Issue Number : 8200431700

If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment.

With Manual Head Adj, you can manually adjust the Printhead alignment by printing and reading a test pattern.

You can adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually. Normally, choose automatic adjustment.

If advanced adjustment does not improve printing results, or if you are using special paper, try manual adjustment.

NOTE

If Manual Head Adj is not available although displayed in the menu, choose Advanced Adj. in Auto Head Adj.. Manual Head Adj is available in the menu after you try Advanced Adj. once.
Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified on the printer. Adjustment cannot be completed correctly unless the loaded paper matches the settings.
We recommend using the type of paper you use most often for adjustment.

Paper to Prepare

An unused roll at least 10 inches wide

One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size

Execute Manual Head Adj as follows.

1.Load paper.

2.Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.

3.Press

or

to select Adjust Printer, and then press the

button.

4.Press

or

to select Manual Head Adj, and then press the

button.

5.Press

or

to select Yes, and then press the OK button.

A test pattern is printed for printhead adjustment.

6.Press

or

to select D, and then press the

button.

7.Press

or

to select D-1, and then press the

button.

8.Examine test pattern D-1 for printhead adjustment and determine the number of the pattern with straight lines.

NOTE

If lines seem straightest in two patterns but you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediate value. For example, choose 11 if you cannot decide whether pattern 10 or 12 is better.

9.Press