Ruled Line Alignment
If lines are misaligned or print results are grainy,
perform Print Head Alignment.
The print head fires ink when moving to the left and
to the right while printing. Since there is a short
distance (gap) between the paper surface and the print
head, a print misalignment may occur due to the
paper thickness, changes in temperature or humidity,
and internal inertia while the print head moves.
The following types of ruled line alignment are
available. However, you may not be able to select
some items depending on the paper.
Auto(S
tandar
d)
We normally recommend using this method
as it rarely causes any problems and is easy to
execute. It takes about 9 to 35 minutes to
complete the adjustments. The time required
varies depending on the status of the printer.
Auto(D
etails)
Use this menu if you are not satisfied with the
results of adjustment performed by
Auto(Standard)
or when ruled lines are
misaligned at the edge of the paper. It takes
about 9 to 35 minutes to complete the
adjustments. The time required varies
depending on the status of the printer.
Manual
(Stand
ard)
Use this menu if you are not satisfied with the
results of adjustment performed by
Auto
.
Make adjustments while visually checking the
adjustment patterns.
Manual
(Details
)
Use this menu if you are not satisfied with the
adjustments made by
Auto
or
Manual(Standard)
, or if you want to perform
Ruled Line Alignment
to match your
printing needs. Select the items that suit your
printing needs in
Select Target
and
Quality
, and the pattern is printed. Make
adjustments while visually checking the
adjustment patterns.
Precautions when performing Ruled
Line Alignment
Adjustments are made depending on the paper
loaded in the printer.
Choose a paper type that matches the paper in the
printer.
When adjusting using commercially available paper,
make sure you register the custom paper in advance.
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“Setting Loaded Paper” on page 53
Make sure that nozzles are not clogged.
If nozzles are clogged, adjustment may not be
performed correctly. Print the check pattern, perform
a visual inspection, and perform head cleaning if
necessary.
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“Print Head Nozzle Check” on page 143
Auto adjustment cannot be performed when using
the following paper.
❏
Plain Paper
❏
Enhanced Matte Board
❏
Transparent or colored paper
Perform manual adjustment when using these types of
paper.
When performing auto adjustment, make sure that
no external light (direct sunlight) enters the printer.
Otherwise, the printer's sensors may not read the
adjustment pattern correctly. If auto adjustment
cannot be performed even after making sure no
external light is entering the printer, perform manual
adjustment.
Ruled Line Alignment method
Before starting this procedure, be sure to read the
following:
U
“Precautions when performing Ruled Line
A
Load the paper.
When performing Auto(Standard) or
Auto(Details), load paper that is 388 mm or
wider and 558 mm or longer.
When performing Manual(Standard) or
Manual(Details), load paper that is 210 mm or
wider and 297 mm or longer.
When adjusting using commercially available
paper, make sure you register the Custom
Paper in advance.
B
Choose a paper type that matches the paper in
the printer.
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“Setting Loaded Paper” on page 53
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