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Epson Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850/3880/3885/3890 Revision C
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5.4.4 Check Alignment
† Purpose
Checks the print alignment for the all print modes (ECO, VSD1L, VSD2L and
VSD3). If any misalignment symptoms or abnormalities are found on the printed
pattern, a cleaning must be performed.
†
Paper Used
„ Size: A4/Letter
„ Type: Economy Super Fine Paper
† Procedure
1. Turn the printer ON.
2. Start up the Adjustment Program and select [Check Alignment].
3. Click [Run] to print an alignment check pattern.
4. Check the printout pattern for any misalignment symptoms.
5. When no misalignment symptom is observed, click [Finish] to exit out of the
menu. If misalignment is found on the pattern, run a cleaning. Then print the
pattern to check again.
Figure 5-85. [Check Alignment] Screen
Figure 5-86. Alignment Check Pattern
Alignment-Check_01
VSD2L M, C, Bk, Y, LLk, Lk, Lc, Lm ( 0 >> XXX / 0 << XXX )
[ Dot miss-alignment Vertical ]
ECO M, C, Bk, Y, LLk, Lk, Lc, Lm ( 0 >> XXX )
VSD1L M, C, Bk, Y, LLk, Lk, Lc, Lm ( 0 >> XXX )
VSD2L M, C, Bk, Y, LLk, Lk, Lc, Lm ( 0 >> XXX )
VSD1L M, C, Bk, Y, LLk, Lk, Lc, Lm ( 0 >> XXX / 0 << XXX )
VSD3 M, C, Bk, Y, LLk, Lk, Lc, Lm ( 0 >> XXX )
[ Dot miss-alignment Vertical ]
Vertical Alignment
Horizontal Alignment