Aligning the printhead

To align the printhead after you have just installed it, follow the procedure in the Set-Up Sheet.

If you have printed the nozzle check pattern ( p. 11-4) and determined that the printhead needs aligning, align it from the operation panel ( below) or from the software ( Software Guide).

Follow this procedure to align the printhead from the operation panel:

1Load letter-size plain paper in the multi-purpose tray.

2Press [Menu].

3Use [2] or [3] to select <MAINTENANCE>.

4Press [Set].

M A I N T E N A N C E

1 . NOZZLE CHECK

5Use [2] or [3] to select <ALIGN PRINT HEAD>.

6Press [Set].

The machine prints a horizontal pattern.

CHANGE H VALUE

A0

7In column A on the printout, note which box has the most solid image. Note the value next to this box and use [2] or [3] to enter it.

BAD SAMPLE

Least solid box

GOOD SAMPLE

Most solid box

8Press [Set].

9Repeat steps 7 and 8 for columns B to K.

When all values have been entered, the LCD displays the following:

PRINT

VERT . PATTERN?

YES=(

)

NO= (#)

10Press [T].

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Maintenance

Chapter 11

Maintenance

11-5

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Canon MP700, 730i, MultiPASS MP730 Aligning the printhead, 11-5, Use 2 or 3 to select Align Print Head Press Set, Press T