Canon imagePROGRAF iPF510 iPF510 User Manual - Page 597

Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Manually If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually by using a printed test pattern. You can adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually. Normally, choose automatic adjustment. If using special media or printing does not improve even after performing automatic adjustment using advanced adjustment, try manual adjustment. For instructions on automatic adjustment, see "Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Automatically". (→P.581) Follow these steps for standard manual adjustment of the Printhead. Note • If Manual Head Adj is not displayed in the menu, choose Advanced Adj. in Auto Head Adj.. Manual Head Adj is displayed after you try Auto Head Adj. once. 1. When using sheets, have an unused sheet A4/Letter-sized or larger ready. When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider. • Loading Sheets Manually (→P.155) • Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder (→P.114) • Loading Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit (→P.116) • Loading the Roll in the Printer (→P.117) Note • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the media type setting. Adjustment cannot be completed correctly unless the setting value matches the loaded paper. • We recommend using the type of paper you use most often for feed amount adjustment. 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Adjust Printer, and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Adjust Printer ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select Manual Head Adj, and then press ▼. Adjust Printer Manual Head Adj ↓ Adjustments for Better Print Quality 583