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Epson XP-850 manual Print Head Alignment, Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel

Models: XP-850

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Print Head Alignment

If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you see dark or light horizontal bands, you may need to align the print head.

Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning.

Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel

Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility

Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality

Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel

You can align the print head using the control panel on your product.

1.Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted for printing.

2.Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.

3.Press the home button, if necessary.

4.Press the left or right arrow buttons and then select Setup.

5.Select Maintenance.

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Epson XP-850 manual Print Head Alignment, Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel

Contents

XP-850 Users Guide Page Contents Placing Originals on the Product CopyingPrinting From a Computer Scanning 105 Faxing 156 Using Memory Cards With Your Product 204 220 Printing Personalized Projects 229Printing on CDs/DVDs 235 Adjusting Print Quality 267 Replacing Ink Cartridges 255Solving Problems 284 280Page Technical Specifications 330 343Copyright Notice 348 LibTIFF Software Acknowledgment 349 Page XP-850 Users Guide Setting Up the Control Panel Control Panel Buttons and LightsParent topic Product Basics Adjusting Control Panel Position Changing LCD Screen LanguageSelect Printer Setup Product Parts LocationsTurning Off Control Panel Sounds Select Button PressProduct Parts Top Parent topic Product Parts Locations Product Parts Front Parent topic Product Parts Locations Product Parts Inside Product Parts BackSleep Timer Changing the Sleep Timer Setting From the Control PanelLAN port Line port EXT port USB port Parent topic The Sleep Timer Changing the Sleep Timer Setting Windows Changing the Sleep Timer Setting Mac OSEpson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More Using Epson Email Print Using the Epson iPrint Mobile AppUsing Epson Remote Print Using Epson Scan to CloudRelated tasks Using AirPrint Using Google Cloud PrintParent topic Product Basics Related tasks Wi-Fi Networking Selecting Wireless Network Settings From the Control PanelSelect Wi-Fi Setup Wizard Enabling Wi-Fi Direct Mode Scroll down and select Wi-Fi Direct Connection Setup Select Change Password and select ProceedDisabling and Re-enabling Wi-Fi Features Select Yes When you see the confirmation message, select OK Loading Paper Loading Paper in Cassette 1 Upper CassettePage Page Loading Paper in Cassette 2 Lower Cassette Parent topic Loading Paper Related referencesPage Page Page Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed Slot Parent topic Loading Paper Related referencesPage Page Paper Loading Capacity Paper Specifications Loading Envelopes Page Parent topic Loading Paper Related references Paper Loading Capacity Available Epson Papers Parent topic Loading PaperPaper Type Size Part number Sheet count Paper Type Size Part number Sheet count Borderless Paper Type Compatibility Borderless Paper TypesBorderless Paper Sizes Paper or Media Type Settings For this paper Select this paper Type or Media Type settingPlacing Originals on the Product Placing Originals on the Scanner GlassPlacing Originals in the Automatic Document Feeder Related topicsPage Page Automatic Document Feeder ADF Specifications Copying Copying Documents or PhotosPaper Type Settings Copying Paper type loaded Paper Type settingParent topic Copying Related references Paper Size Settings Copying Copying OptionsPage Parent topic Copying Documents or Photos Select More Functions Select Copy/Restore Photos Copying and Restoring PhotosPlacing Originals on the Scanner Glass Selecting Basic Print Settings Windows Printing with WindowsPage Related references Paper Source Options Windows Auto Cassette SelectionCassette 1 Cassette Basic Print Options WindowsSelecting Advanced Print Settings Windows Advanced Print Quality Settings Windows Related referencesQuiet Mode Fast EconomyEconomy NormalSelecting Print Layout Options Windows Color ControlsPage Selecting a Printing Preset Windows Related tasksParent topic Printing with Windows Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings Windows Page Double-sided Printing Options Windows Binding Edge OptionsPrinting Your Document or Photo Windows Checking Print Status Windows Selecting Default Print Settings Windows Select Printer SettingsChanging the Language of the Printer Software Screens Select Printer Settings Changing Automatic Update Options Printing with Mac OSSelecting Basic Print Settings Mac OS Page Page Print Quality Settings Mac OS Paper Source Options Mac OSRear Paper Feed Slot Selecting Page Setup Settings Mac OS Print Options Mac OSGrayscale Mirror ImageSelecting Print Layout Options Mac OS Selecting Double-sided Printing Settings Mac OS Select one of the Two-sided Printing options Double-sided Printing Options and Adjustments Mac OS Two-sided Printing Options Long-Edge bindingAdjustments Print Density Managing Color Mac OSShort-Edge binding Color Matching Settings Epson Color Controls Color Matching and Color Options Mac OSColorSync Color Options Settings Manual Settings Off No Color AdjustmentSelecting Printing Preferences Mac OS Automatic Cassette Switching Printing Preferences Mac OSThick paper and envelopes Skip BlankPrinting Your Document or Photo Mac OS Checking Print Status Mac OSMac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7 Mac OS XCancelling Printing Using a Product Button Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel Starting a ScanParent topic Scanning Related topics 106 Scan to Memory Card Available options Description Setting Scan to Memory Card OptionsJpeg for photos Changing Default Scan Button Settings Click Make Job SettingsStarting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon 110 111 Starting a Scan from a Scanning Program 113 Selecting Epson Scan Settings Selecting the Scan ModeScan Modes Scanning in Office Mode 116 Available Document Source Settings Office Mode Related conceptsAuto Detect Selecting a Scan Area Office Mode ADF Single-sidedADF Double-sided Document Table119 Available Image Adjustments Office Mode Unsharp MaskScanning in Home Mode 122 123 Selecting a Scan Area Home Mode 125 126 Available Image Adjustments Home Mode Color RestorationBacklight Correction Selecting a Scan Size Home Mode Dust Removal129 Scanning in Professional Mode 131 Available Document Source Settings Professional Mode Available Document Source Settings Professional Mode Available Image Types Professional ModeBit Color Color SmoothingSelecting a Scan Area Professional Mode 135 136 Available Image Adjustments Professional Mode Unsharp MaskHistogram Adjustment Auto ExposureTone Correction SaturationSelecting a Scan Size Professional Mode Threshold140 141 Scan Resolution Guidelines Image Preview GuidelinesThumbnail preview Normal previewSelecting Scan File Settings Available Scanned File Types and Optional Settings File Formats Bitmap *.bmpJpeg *.jpg Multi-TIFF *.tifScanning with OS X Using Image Capture 146 Available Scan Settings OS X Image Capture Scanning Special Projects148 Parent topic Scanning Special Projects Restoring Photo Colors as You Scan Related tasksScanning Using OCR Windows Convert Scanned Documents to Editable Text OCR152 Scanning Using OCR Mac OS 154 155 Connecting a Telephone or Answering Machine FaxingDSL connection Isdn connection one phone numberIsdn connection two phone numbers Setting Up Fax Features Parent topic Faxing Related tasksParent topic Faxing Setting Up Fax Features Using the Product Control Panel Selecting Your Country or RegionSelect Country/Region Select Basic Setup Selecting the Date and TimeSelect Daylight Saving Time Select Date/TimeEntering Fax Header Information Select CommunicationSelect Fax Header Select Your Phone NumberRelated tasks Entering Numbers and Characters for FaxingSelecting Fax Send and Receive Settings Select Send Settings or Receive SettingsSelecting Fax Communication Settings Related referencesSelect Communication Printing Fax ReportsSelect Advanced Options Restoring Default Fax Settings Fax Send Options Fax Receive OptionsSetting Options Description Fax Communications OptionsAll SingleSetting Options Description Fax Speed Fast33,600bps Medium14,400bpsSlow9,600bps Rings to AnswerSetting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility Windows 176 Setting Up Fax Features Using the Fax Utility Mac OS Select Fax SettingsSetting Up Speed Dial and Group Dial Lists Creating Speed Dial List EntriesSelect Add/Edit Contacts Select Speed Dial Setup Printing Your Speed Dial List 181 Select Add/Edit Contacts Select Group Dial Setup Creating Group Dial List EntriesRelated tasks Printing Your Group Dial List184 185 186 Related topics Select Speed Dial/Group Dial ListSending Faxes Sending Faxes from the Product Control PanelFax Sending Options Related references Selecting Fax Numbers from Speed or Group Dial Lists191 Dialing Fax Numbers from a Connected Telephone Broadcasting a Fax Select Advanced Options Select Broadcast Fax Sending a Fax at a Specified TimeSelect Advanced Options Select Send Fax Later Fax Sending OptionsSending Faxes Using the Fax Utility Windows Setting Options Description Resolution StandardSided Faxing Off 197 Sending Faxes Using the Fax Utility Mac OS Parent topic Sending Faxes199 200 Receiving Faxes Fax ReceptionReceiving Faxes Automatically Auto Answer Receiving Faxes Manually203 Using Memory Cards With Your Product Inserting a Memory CardMemory Card Types Left SlotMemory Card File Specifications Removing a Memory CardRight Slot File formatPrinting from a Memory Card Viewing and Printing PhotosViewing and Printing Photos Select Print PhotosPhoto Adjustment Options Memory Card Cropping Photos Displayed on the LCD Screen210 Print Setting Options Memory Card Print settings Available Description Options Paper SizePaper Source Cassette 1CassettePaper Type Settings Memory Card Related referencesPrinting Photo Layouts from a Memory Card Select More FunctionsSelect Photo Layout Sheet Printing Photo Greeting Cards 216 Related tasks Printing a Greeting Card from a TemplateTransferring Photos on a Memory Card Transferring Photos from a Memory Card to Your Computer Selecting Print and Photo Adjustment Settings Printing from a Camera Connected to Your Product221 Select Print Settings Select Photo AdjustmentsPrint Settings Camera Print settings Available options Description Paper Size224 Photo Adjustments Camera Related referencesConnecting and Printing from a Camera 227 USB Device File Specifications Connecting and Using a USB Flash Drive or External DevicePrinting Personalized Projects Printing Coloring Book PagesParent topic Printing Personalized Projects Printing Personalized Note Paper Related topics232 Printing Lined Paper and Graph Paper Related tasksWide Rule Only Thin Rule Only Graph Paper Only CD/DVD Printing Features Loading a CD/DVD236 237 Removing a Printed CD/DVD Placing a CD/DVD on the Scanner Glass Copying onto a CD/DVDSelect CD/DVD Copy 240 Printing Photos from a Memory Card Onto a CD/DVD Select Print on CD/DVDPrinting a Jewel Case Insert from a Memory Card Select More Functions Select Photo Layout Sheet Printing on CDs/DVDs from a Computer Printing on a CD/DVD with WindowsDesigning a CD/DVD Windows Printing Your CD/DVD Design Windows Adjusting CD/DVD Print Position Windows Select Print Position Confirmation Pattern Adjusting CD/DVD Print Quality Windows Printing on a CD/DVD with Mac OS Select Print Density Confirmation PatternDesigning a CD/DVD Mac OS Adjusting CD/DVD Print Position Mac OS Printing Your CD/DVD Design Mac OSSelect Print Position Check Pattern Adjusting CD/DVD Print Quality Mac OS Select Print Density Check Pattern Select Print Density Check Pattern and select Second TimeCheck Cartridge Status Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD ScreenChecking Cartridge Status with Windows Select Ink Levels257 258 Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridge Part NumbersRemoving and Installing Ink Cartridges Ink color Part number Standard-capacity High-capacity262 263 264 Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows Related concepts266 Print Head Maintenance Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control PanelPrint Head Nozzle Check Select Maintenance Select Nozzle Check Print head is clean Print head needs cleaning Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility270 Print Head Cleaning Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Select MaintenanceSelect Head Cleaning Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility274 275 Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Print Head AlignmentAligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility Select Print Head Alignment278 Cleaning the Paper Path Related topicsCleaning and Transporting Your Product Cleaning Your ProductTransporting Your Product 282 Print Head Cleaning Print Head Alignment Solving Problems Checking for Software UpdatesLCD screen message Condition/solution Product Status MessagesRunning a Product Check Related references287 Resetting Control Panel Defaults Related conceptsSolving Setup Problems Noise After Ink InstallationSolving Network Problems Software Installation ProblemsControl Panel Setup Problems Product Cannot Connect to a Wireless Router or Access Point Network Software Cannot Find Product on a Network Product Does Not Appear in Mac OS X Printer WindowCannot Print Over a Network Related tasksCannot Scan Over a Network Printing a Network Status SheetSolving Copying Problems Select Wi-Fi/Network Status Select Print the status sheetProduct Makes Noise, But Nothing Copies Solving Paper Problems Product Makes Noise When It Sits for a WhilePaper Feeding Problems Paper Jam Problems Inside the Product Related references298 Paper Jam Problems in the Paper Cassette Paper Jam Problems in the Auto Duplexer 301 Paper Jams in the Automatic Document Feeder 303 304 Paper Ejection Problems Related referencesSolving Problems Printing from a Computer Nothing PrintsError After Cartridge Replacement Product Icon Does Not Appear in Windows TaskbarPrinting is Slow Related topicsSolving Page Layout and Content Problems Inverted ImageToo Many Copies Print Blank Pages Print Incorrect Margins on PrintoutBorder Appears on Borderless Prints Incorrect Characters PrintIncorrect Image Size or Position Slanted PrintoutSolving Print Quality Problems White or Dark Lines in PrintoutBlurry or Smeared Printout Related referencesFaint Printout or Printout Has Gaps Grainy Printout Incorrect Colors Solving Scanning Problems Scanning Software Does Not Operate CorrectlyCannot Start Epson Scan Solving Scanned Image Quality Problems Image Consists of a Few Dots Only Line of Dots Appears in All Scanned ImagesStraight Lines in an Image Appear Crooked Image is Distorted or BlurryImage Colors are Patchy at the Edges Image is Too DarkBrightness Histogram Adjustment Back of Original Image Appears in Scanned ImageRipple Patterns Appear in an Image Scanned Image Colors Do Not Match Original ColorsSolving Memory Card Problems Scan Area is Not Adjustable in Thumbnail PreviewScanned Image Edges are Cropped Memory Card Does Not Fit Into a Slot Cannot View or Print Photos from a Memory CardCannot Transfer Photos To or From a Memory Card Solving Faxing Problems Cannot Send or Receive FaxesWhen to Uninstall Your Product Software Uninstalling Product Software WindowsWindows 8.x Select Epson Event Manager and click Uninstall Where to Get Help Uninstalling Product Software Mac OSClick Uninstall Internet Support Speak to a Support RepresentativePurchase Supplies and Accessories Technical Specifications Windows System RequirementsPrinting Specifications Scanning SpecificationsMac System Requirements Automatic Document Feeder ADF Specifications Fax SpecificationsPaper Specifications Printable Area Specifications Single sheets EnvelopesInk Cartridge Specifications CD/DVDs Cm CD/DVDsMemory Card Specifications TemperatureCartridge life Dimension Specifications Electrical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsInterface Specifications External USB Device SpecificationsNetwork Interface Specifications Safety and Approvals Specifications 342 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users344 Software Notice For Canadian UsersParent topic Notices GNU GPL Apache License Bonjour LicenseNet-SNMP license OpenSSL License/Original SSLeay LicenseTrademarks Copyright NoticeSHA1 license LibTIFF Software Acknowledgment Parent topic Copyright NoticeDefault Delay Times for Power Management for Epson Products Copyright Attribution