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Improving Print Quality

Aligning the Print Head

Using the Print Head Alignment utility
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.

Using the Print Head Alignment utility

For Windows

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

Check that no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD panel.

Make sure that paper is loaded in the paper feeder.

Access the printer software.

Accessing the Printer Software for Windows

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

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

For Mac OS 9

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

Check that no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD panel.

Make sure that paper is loaded in the paper feeder.

Access the Print or Page Setup dialog box.

Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS 9

Click the Utility icon button, then click the Print Head Alignment button.

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

For Mac OS X

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

Check that no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD panel.

Make sure that paper is loaded in the paper feeder.

Access the EPSON Printer Utility dialog box.

Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS X

Select your printer, then click OK in the Printer List window.

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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Using the control panel buttons

Follow the steps below to align the print head using the control panel buttons.

Check that no warnings or errors are displayed on the LCD panel.

Make sure that paper is loaded in the paper feeder.

Press the or button to select More Options, then press OK.

Press the or button to select Maintenance, then press OK button.

Press button to position the cursor at Align Print Head and press the OK button.

Follow the instructions displayed on the LCD panel.

From the alignment pattern in set #1 on the printed test sheet, choose the vertical line that is aligned best. Press the or button to select the corresponding line number and press the OK button.

Repeat step 7 for the alignment patterns in sets #2.

Press the OK button to finish.

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