Canon PIXMA G5000 Series, Online Manual

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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.
If the remaining ink level is low, refill ink tanks .
• If ink runs out as the print head alignment sheet is printed, an error message appears on the LCD.
An Error Occurs
You need to prepare: two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper
1. Check that printer is turned on.
2. Load two sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in cassette.
Loading Paper in the Cassette
3. Press the Setup button, use the button to select Maintenance , and press the OK
button.
LCD and Operation Panel
4. Use the button to select Head alignment and then press the OK button.
The print head alignment sheet is printed, and the print head is aligned automatically.
This takes about 4 to 5 minutes.
Note
• If automatic print head alignment fails, an error message appears on the LCD.
An Error Occurs
Note
• For Windows, when 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.
Adjusting the Print Head Position Manually
• To print and check the current head position adjustment values, select Print align value on the
Maintenance screen.
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