Canon iP5000 quick start Aligning the Print Head, Print the pattern, Click Print Head Alignment

Printing Maintenance

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.

Print head alignment is performed either automatically or manually. This section deals with automatic Print Head alignment only.

z Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed.

Aligning the Print Head Without a Computer

zThe Print Head can also be aligned from the printer itself.

1.With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Sheet Feeder.

2.Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes four times.

1With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Sheet Feeder.

2Open the printer properties dialog box.

See “Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu” on page 28.

3Print the pattern.

(1) Click the Maintenance tab.

(2) Click Print Head Alignment.

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