Aligning the image transfer unit
For best print quality, make sure you align the image transfer unit after replacement or if colors print too lightly.
To align the image transfer unit:
1Make sure the printer is on and the Ready message appears.
2Press Menu until you see Utilities Menu, and then press Select.
3Press Menu until you see Color Alignment, and then press Select. Several test pages print.
4For each alignment group on the test pages, locate the number next to the alignment pattern that comes closest to forming a perfectly straight line.
For example, in this sample group, pattern 3 comes closest to forming a straight line.
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It is helpful to write all twelve alignment values in the lines provided on the test pages before going on to step 5. You must select a value for all twelve settings.
5When you see A=10 (or other number), press Menu until you find the number value you want to use, and then press Select. A Saved message briefly appears and then the next test alignment is displayed.
If no changes are necessary, press Return to return to the Utilities Menu.
6After you have completed all twelve settings, Utilities Menu appears. Press Go. The printer returns to the Ready state.
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