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Aligning the Print Head

For Windows users

If you notice misalignment of vertical lines, 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 is in progress, or your printout may be marred.

For Windows users

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. For instructions, see Accessing the printer software.

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

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

For Macintosh users

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 Mac OS 8.5.1, 8.6 and 9.x users, access the printer software, click the Utility icon button, and then click the Print Head Alignment button.

For Mac OS X users, double-click the EPSON Printer Utility icon in the Application 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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