Aligning The Print Head; Transporting Your Epson Stylus Dx - Epson Stylus DX4250 Basic Operation Manual

Aligning the Print Head

If you notice that vertical lines are not aligned properly
on the nozzle check printout, you may be able to solve
this problem by aligning the print head.
You can align the print head by pressing the buttons,
or you can run the Print Head Alignment utility from
your computer. For the most accurate alignment, the
utility is recommended.
Follow these steps to align the print head using the
buttons:
1. Make sure the EPSON STYLUS DX is turned off.
2. Load A4-size plain paper in the sheet feeder.
While holding down the Copy button, press and
3.
hold down the P On button for about 3 seconds.
Four rows of alignment patterns are printed.
4. Look at pattern #1 and find the patch that is most
evenly printed, with no noticeable streaks or lines.
5. Press the Copy button until the number for that
patch appears in the Copy window.
6. Press the x Start B&W button.
7. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for each of the other three
alignment patterns.
Transporting Your EPSON
STYLUS DX
If you need to move your EPSON STYLUS DX some
distance, you need to prepare it for transportation in
its original box or one of a similar size.
1. Remove all paper from the sheet feeder and make
sure the EPSON STYLUS DX is off.
2. Open the scanner unit and make sure the print
head is in the home position on the right.
Secure the ink cartridge holder to the case with
tape as shown, then close the scanner unit.
3. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Then disconnect the USB cable from your
computer.
4. Close the paper support, feeder guard, and output
tray.
5. Repack the EPSON STYLUS DX in the original box
using the protective materials that came with it.
Keep the EPSON STYLUS DX level as you transport
it. After you move it, remove the tape securing the
print head. If you notice a decline in print quality, run
a cleaning cycle (& Page 16) or align the print head
(& Page 17).
Maintaining and Transporting Your EPSON STYLUS DX
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