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 Using the Print Head Alignment Utility for Windows
Using the Print Head Alignment Utility for Mac OS X
Using the control panel buttons
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 software.
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Do not press the  Stop/Clear button to cancel printing while printing a test pattern with the Print Head Alignment utility.
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Using the Print Head Alignment Utility for Windows
Follow the steps below to align the print head using the Print Head Alignment utility.
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Make sure A4 size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder and that the paper thickness lever is set to the  position.
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Access the printer settings.
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Click the Maintenance tab, then click the Print Head Alignment button.
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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.
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Make sure A4 size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder and that the paper thickness lever is set to the position.
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Access the EPSON Printer Utility dialog box.
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Click the Print Head Alignment button in the Utility dialog box.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print head.
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Using the control panel buttons
Follow the instructions below to align the print head using the control panel.
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Check that no warning or errors are displayed on the LCD panel.
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Press the  Start button.
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The following alignment sheet is printed.
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Look at the alignment pattern in each set and find the patch which is most evenly printed, with no noticeable streaks or lines.
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Repeat step 6 to select the best pattern for sets #2, #3, and #4.
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Press the Stop/Clear button to finish.
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button to highlight the number for the best pattern (1 to 9) in set #1, then press the 