Canon PIXMA iP4820 On-Screen Manual - Page 363

Aligning the Print Head Position Page 363 of 468 pages Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Aligning the Print Head Position P028 Aligning the Print Head Position Print head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves deviated colors and lines. This printer supports two head alignment methods: automatic head alignment and manual head alignment. Normally, the printer is set for automatic head alignment. If the printing results of automatic print head alignment are not satisfactory, see " Manual Print Head Alignment ," and perform manual head alignment. To change to the manual head alignment, click Custom Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then check the Align heads manually check box. The procedure for performing print head alignment is as follows: Print Head Alignment 1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Click Print Head Alignment on the Maintenance tab The Start Print Head Alignment dialog box opens. 3. Load paper in the printer Load a sheet of A4 size or Letter size Matte Photo Paper (MP-101) into the rear tray. Note The type of media and number of sheets to be used differ when you select the manual head alignment. 4. Execute head alignment Make sure that the printer is on and click Align Print Head. Follow the instruction in the message. Note To print and check the current setting, open the Start Print Head Alignment dialog box, and click Print Alignment Value. Page top