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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, or from the printer by using the buttons. For more information on using the printer buttons, see the Basic Operation Guide.

Refer to the appropriate section below.


Note:

Do not press the  Stop/Clear Settings 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 panel, the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and the front tray is in the paper position.
See Changing the front tray position

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

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 no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD panel, the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer, and the front tray is in the paper position.
See Changing the front tray position

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

Access the EPSON Printer Utility 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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