Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning.
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
Adjusting the Print Quality Using the Product Control Panel
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Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
You can align the print head using the control panel on your product.
1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen.
2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.
3. Press the
4. Use the arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button.
5. Press the down arrow button, select Print Head Alignment and press the OK button.
6. Select one of the following options:
• Ruled Line Alignment if vertical lines in your printout are misaligned.
• Horizontal Alignment if your printout contains horizontal banding.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to print an alignment sheet.
Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing head alignment patterns.
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Related tasks
Loading Paper in the Paper Cassettes and Rear Paper Tray
Adjusting the Print Quality Using the Product Control Panel
You can adjust the print quality using the control panel on your product.
1. Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen.
2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.
3. Press the
4. Use the arrow buttons to select Maintenance and press the OK button.
5. Select Print Quality Adjustment and press the OK button.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to print a nozzle check pattern.
Print Head Maintenance
home button, if necessary.
Print Head Alignment
home button, if necessary.
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