Solution
Printhead position adjustment is executed when the printhead is first installed.
This adjustment should be executed in the following situations.
- If adjusting the printhead position has not been performed such as due to an error during initial setup
- If Rep.P.head Print in the Control Panel menu is set to Off and adjusting the printhead position has not been performed when replacing the printhead
NOTE
- We recommend that the same paper as the paper included with the printer is used for this adjustment.
<Items to Prepare>
When Using Rolls : An unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in) wide
When Using Sheets : Seven sheets of unused paper, A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A2)
Perform adjustment as follows.
1.Load paper.
IMPORTANT
- 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.
2.On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press
or
to select the Settings/Adj. tab (
).
NOTE
- If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
3.Press the OK button.
The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed.
4.Press
or
to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button.
5.Press
or
to select Head Posi. Adj., and then press the OK button.
6.Press
or
to select Other, and then press the OK button.
7.Press
or
to select Initial adjustmt, and then press the OK button.
A test pattern is printed for adjustment.
Adjustment is now finished if you have printed on a roll.
8.If you are printing on sheets, a confirmation message is displayed requesting you to continue printing. Press the OK button and follow the instructions.
NOTE
- Advanced adjustment can enable superior printing quality when printing fine lines or text at high precision on glossy or semi-glossy photo or proofing paper.