Printing / Improving the Print Quality
Aligning the Print Head
For Windows
For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x
For Mac OS X
Using the control panel buttons
If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or horizontal banding, you may be able to solve this problem from your computer using the Print Head Alignment utility in your printer software. Refer to the appropriate section below.
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Do not press the  Stop button to cancel printing while printing an alignment pattern.
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For Windows
Follow the steps below to align the print head using the Print Head Alignment utility.
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Make sure that A4 or Letter size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.
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Make sure that this product is on and Error lights is off.
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Access the printer software.
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Click the Maintenance tab, then click the Print Head Alignment button.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print head.
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For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x
Follow the steps below to align the print head using the Print Head Alignment utility.
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Make sure that A4 or Letter size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.
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Make sure that this product is on and Error lights is off.
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Access the Print or Page Setup dialog box.
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Click the  Utility icon button, then click the Print Head Alignment button.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print head.
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For Mac OS X
Follow the steps below to align the print head using the Print Head Alignment utility.
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Make sure that A4 or Letter size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.
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Make sure that this product is on and Error lights is off.
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Access the EPSON Printer Utility dialog box.
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Select your printer, then click OK in the Printer List window.
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Click the Print Head Alignment button in the Utility dialog box.s
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Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print head.
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Using the control panel buttons
Follow the steps below to align the print head using the Control Panel.
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Make sure that this product is on and the Error light is off.
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Load a few sheets of A4 size paper in the sheet feeder.
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Press one of the Menu buttons repeatedly until Head Alignment 1 appears on the LCD panel, and then press the  Color Copy button.
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The alignment patterns are printed.
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Look at the alignment patterns. Find the pair of vertical lines that is aligned in pattern #1, then select the number of the pair using the Copies/Value buttons.
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Press the Color Copy button to register your selection. The next pattern number appears. As with pattern #1, find and register the aligned pairs for the remaining alignment patterns #2 through #5.
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After setting all the alignment patterns, Head Alignment 2 appears on the LCD panel. If you want to continue the print head alignment, press the Color Copy button to print the alignment patterns; otherwise, press the Stop button.
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Even if you press the Stop button, the settings you made in the Head Alignment 1 are still saved.
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Look at the alignment patterns. Find the pair of horizontal bars with no dark or light band between them, then select the number of the pair using the Copies/Value buttons.
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Press the Color Copy button to register your selection.
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Head Alignment 3 appears on the LCD panel.
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If you want to continue the print head alignment, press the Color Copy button to print the alignment patterns and repeat steps 7 and 8. If you want to stop the print head alignment, press the Stop button.After all patterns are set, the print head alignment is completed.
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After all patterns are set, the print head alignment is completed.
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