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Aligning the print head
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On the screen that appears on the LCD screen, select
5.
correct, or select
Change Settings
Press
.
OK
6.
To avoid indenting or creasing the paper, remove it from the paper path and roll it up when you are not
printing.
Note: See the Quick Reference guide or the online User's Guide for more details on paper handling.
Aligning the print head
Properly aligning the print head ensures the best print quality. If banding appears on your prints, if they
look grainy or blurry, or if you see misregistration or "ghosting," you need to align the print head.
Although you can align the print head using the printer utility software, aligning the printer from the
control panel will quickly and automatically perform the most thorough alignment.
Make sure the printer is turned on, and that the printer is loaded with the included Epson
1.
Doubleweight Matte paper.
Note: Make sure you select the correct paper type on the printer.
Press the r
Menu
2.
Press the u or
button to select
3.
d
Press the u or
button to select
4.
d
Press the u or
button to select
5.
d
Press the u or
button to select
6.
d
Press the
button to start the alignment process
OK
7.
When the bi-directional alignment is completed, repeat this procedure with the
8.
Each head alignment takes about 10 minutes. The printer's white beam sensor reads the alignment pattern
and adjusts the printer automatically. Make sure you don't open the front cover or turn off the printer
during this process.
, then adjust the settings.
button.
Maintenance
Head Alignment
, then press the r button.
Auto
Bi-D All Color
Keep Settings Above
, then press the r button.
, then press the r button.
. You should start with this type of alignment.
if the paper settings are
setting.
Uni-D