Adjusting the Printhead
Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors
(Head Posi. Adj.)
If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, execute Head Posi. Adj. to adjust the Printhead
alignment.
There are two modes for automatic Printhead adjustment: Auto(Standard) and Auto(Advanced) .
Auto(Standard) will x most slight image distortion or color misalignment, but if not, try Auto(Advanced) .
Use Auto(Standard) or Auto(Advanced) to have the printer print and read a test pattern for automatic
adjustment of the Printhead .
Important
• Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specied on the printer . Adjustment
cannot be completed correctly unless the loaded paper matches the settings.
• This function is not available with CAD T racing Paper , CAD T ranslucent Matte Film , or CAD Clear Film .
If adjustment is not possible as expected using highly transparent lm or similar media, try another type
of paper , or try Manual adjustment.
( → P .606)
Note
• When printing on special paper , or if printing is not improved after Auto(Advanced) , try Manual .
( → P .606)
• Use Auto(Standard) if you have switched to another type of paper or if you want the boundaries
between colors to appear as clear as possible.
• Use Auto(Advanced) to ne-tune the space between nozzles or colors if you have switched the
printhead or if clearer printing is required. W e recommend Auto(Advanced) for printing at the highest
level of quality .
• W e recommend using the type of paper you use most often for adjustment.
Paper to Prepare
Rolls An unused roll at least 10 inches wide
Sheets Auto(Standard) : One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size
Auto(Advanced) : Five sheets of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size (or one
sheet when using A2 or larger)
Perform adjustment as follows.
1. Load the paper .
• Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls (→P .103)
• Loading Rolls in the Printer (→P .106)
• Loading Sheets in the Printer (→P .136)
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