Adjusting the Printhead
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. If
using special media or printing does not improve even after performing automatic adjustment using advanced
adjustment, try manual adjustment. For instructions on automatic adjustment, see “Adjusting the Printhead
Alignment Automatically”. (→P.542)
Follow these steps for standard manual adjustment of the Printhead.
Note
•
If
Manual Head Adj
is unusable although displayed in the menu, choose
Advanced Adj.
in
Auto Head
Adj.
.
Manual Head Adj
is available in the menu 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 the Sheet in the Printer (→P.135)
•
Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder (→P.107)
•
Loading Rolls in the Roll Holder Slot (→P.109)
•
Loading the Roll in the Printer (→P.110)
Note
•
Always make sure the loaded paper matches the media type setting on the printer. Adjustment
cannot be completed 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 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.
544 Adjustments for Better Print Quality
