If printed documents are affected by the following problems, try adjusting the printhead.
- Printing is faint or affected by banding in different colors
Execute Nozzle Check to check for printhead nozzle clogging.
Checking for Nozzle Clogging
If printing is faint or streaked in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles.
- Printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment
Use Auto Head Adj. or Manual Head Adj to adjust the printhead position.
Normally, use Auto Head Adj.. However, when using special paper or if printing is not improved after executing Advanced Adj. in Auto Head Adj., try Manual Head Adj.
Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Automatically
If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually by printing and reading a test pattern.
There are two modes for automatic adjustment: Standard Adj. and Advanced Adj.. Standard Adj. will fix most slight image distortion or color misalignment, but if not, try Advanced Adj..
Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Manually
If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually by using a printed test pattern.
You can adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually. Normally, choose automatic adjustment.
- Paper rubs against the printhead, or image edges are blurred
Executing Head Height to adjust the printhead height may improve printing results.
Adjusting the Printhead Height
If printed documents rub against the printer during printing or if the edge of paper is wrinkled from rubbing, it may help to raise the Printhead.
If image edges are blurred, it may help to lower the Printhead.
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