Lexmark Printer, J110 manual Aligning the Printheads, User Alignment, Coarse Alignment

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If an unsupported printhead is installed, an Attendance Message is shown. This can occur if the software keys in the printer and printhead are incompatible, as in the case of an OEM printer using Lexmark-branded printheads.

Following a printhead replacement, the printer automatically initiates an alignment procedure.

Aligning the Printheads

User Alignment

The printheads come from the factory pre-aligned and do not need to be aligned. However, certain customers may want to align printheads to achieve real or perceived optimal print quality. To align the printheads, select Align Printheads from the Utilities Menu. An alignment page prints. From each section of the alignment page, the user is required to pick a selection that “lines up” the best. Enter each selection on the operator panel.

Coarse Alignment

User Alignment should suffice for aligning the printheads. However, for manufacturing, CE personnel and other cases, Coarse Alignment may be used. The purpose of the Coarse Alignment is to get the printheads roughly aligned - User Alignment is for fine tuning. Select Coarse Alignment from the Configuration Menu. A coarse alignment page prints. From each section of the alignment page, the user is required to pick a selection that “lines up” the best. Enter each selection on the operator panel.

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