Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility
Print Head Alignment
If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you see dark or
light horizontal bands, you may need to align the print head.
Note:
Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning.
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
Parent topic:
Adjusting Print Quality
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
You can align the print head using a utility on your Windows computer or Mac.
1.
Load a few sheets of plain paper in the sheet feeder.
2.
Do one of the following:
•
Windows:
Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
• In the Apple menu or the Dock, select
System Preferences
. Select
Print & Fax
,
Print & Scan
, or
Printers & Scanners
, select your product, and select
Options & Supplies
. Select
Utility
and
select
Open Printer Utility
.
3.
Select
Print Head Alignment
, then click
Next
.
114
