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Aligning the Print Head

For Windows
For Macintosh

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.

Note:

Do not start the Print Head Alignment utility while printing; otherwise, your printout may be marred.

Do not press the paper button to cancel printing while printing a test pattern with 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 A4 or Letter size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

Access the printer software, click the Maintenance tab, and then click the Print Head Alignment button.

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

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For Macintosh

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

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

For users of Mac OS 8.1 or later (except Mac OS X), access the printer software, click the Utility icon button, and then click the Print Head Alignment button.
For users of Mac OS X, double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon in the Applications folder in Macintosh HD (the default hard disk name), select your printer, click OK in the Printer List window, and then 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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