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Aligning the Print Head

Using the Print Head Alignment Utility for Windows
Using the Print Head Alignment Utility for Mac OS X

If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or horizontal banding, you may be able to solve this problem by using the Print Head Alignment utility in your printer driver.

Refer to the appropriate section below.


Note:

Do not press the Stop button to cancel printing while printing a test pattern with the Print Head Alignment utility.

Using the Print Head Alignment Utility for Windows

Follow the steps below to align the print head using the Print Head Alignment utility.

Make sure A4 size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

Make sure that this printer is on and the  Error light is off.

Access the printer settings.

Click the Maintenance tab, then click the Print Head Alignment button.

Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print head.

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Using the Print Head Alignment Utility for Mac OS X

Follow the steps below to align the print head using the Print Head Alignment utility.

Make sure that A4 size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

Make sure that this printer is on and the Error light is off.

Access the EPSON Printer Utility 2 dialog box.

Click the Print Head Alignment button in the Utility dialog box.

Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print head.

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