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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 [Cancel/Back] 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 that no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD screen.

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

Right-click the printer icon on the taskbar, then select Print Head Alignment.

    If the printer icon does not appear, refer to the following section to add the icon.

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 no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD screen.

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

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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