Aligning the Print Head | Canon 475D instruction

6 Aligning the Print Head

This operation must be carried out when using the printer for the first time. Aligning the print head positions allows you to print without shifts in the color registration.

Aligning the Print Head – Windows

1 Click Start and select Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes.

For non-XP Windows users, click Start, then select

Settings, Printers.

2Click the icon for your printer.

3Open the File menu and select:

•Windows XP/Windows 2000 → [Printing Preferences...]

•Windows Me/Windows 98 → [Properties]

to open the setting screen.

4Click the Maintenance tab, and click

Print Head Alignment.

5Check that paper is loaded in the printer and click OK. If a message warning you

not to perform other operations is displayed, click OK.

It takes about 60 seconds to start printing.

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Canon 475D quick start „ Aligning the Print Head Windows

Contents

Table of Contents Quick Start Guide Exif Print Shipping Materials PrefaceIntroduction Setting Up Preparing the Printer Connecting the Printer to the Computer Installing the Print Head „ Installing the Print HeadOpen the output tray Open the front cover Raise the lock lever Remove the protective cap from the print head „ Installing the Ink Tanks Loading Paper „ Loading A4 Letter Size Plain Paper Installing the Printer Driver „ Installing the Printer Driver WindowsPage Click OK Click Exit „ Installing the Printer Driver Macintosh Click Continue Software installation will start Software installation is complete. Restart your computer Aligning the Print Head „ Aligning the Print Head Windows After the pattern is printed, click Yes „ Aligning the Print Head Macintosh Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog boxPrint the pattern Check that paper is loaded in the printer and click OK Click Quit „ Aligning the Print Head Operation Panel Press the Maintenance button Printing with Windows Basic Operations„ Printing „ Basic Print Settings Print Quality Open the Page Setup dialog box in your application Specify the page setupSpecify the print settings according to your requirements Printing with Macintosh „ Page Setup Print Mode „ When the Printer Runs out of Ink Install the new ink tank„ If Blurring Occurs or If a Specific Color Does Not Print Open the front cover and remove the empty ink tank „ Reinstalling „ User’s Guide Contents„ How to View the User’s Guide Appendix „ Applications Included in the CD-ROM Package Specifications„ Printer „ Bubble Jet Direct Print Ink Tanks „ BJ Printer Driver Systems Requirements Additional Systems Requirements for Electric Manual Canon INC.2003