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5. Click Next, then click OK to begin automatic print head alignment.
If your product is not properly aligned, perform a manual head alignment on the printer's control panel.
Parent topic: Print Head Alignment
Aligning the Print Head Automatically Using the Product Control Panel
You can automatically align the print head using the control panel on your product. Make sure no
external light or direct sunlight is entering the printer when performing print head alignment.
1. Load roll paper or cut sheet paper in this size or larger: A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm]).
2. Make sure the correct paper type and paper thickness are selected. You cannot use plain paper or
transparent or colored paper for automatic print head alignment.
3. Press the Black ink/maintenance button.
4. Press the down arrow button to select Head Alignment and press the right arrow button.
5. Press the down arrow button to select Alignment and press the right arrow button.
6. Select Auto and press the right arrow button.
7. Press the up or down arrow button to select one of the following options:
• Uni-D aligns each color for uni-directional printing based on Light Cyan.
• Bi-D All aligns each color for bi-directional printing based on all colors.
8. Press the OK button.
The alignment process starts.
Note: Do not open the front cover or turn off the printer during the alignment process.
If your product is not properly aligned, select a different alignment method and repeat the process. If
your printer still is not properly aligned, perform a manual head alignment.
Parent topic: Print Head Alignment
Related references
Maintenance Menu Settings
Aligning the Print Head Manually Using the Product Control Panel
You can manually align the print head using the control panel on your product if you are not satisfied with
the automatic print head alignment results.