Epson L220 - Print Head Alignment; Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility

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Print Head Nozzle Check
Print Head Cleaning
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 a Computer Utility
Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality
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Print Head Cleaning
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
You can align the print head using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer.
1. Make sure no product lights are indicating errors.
2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.
3. Do one of the following:
• Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
• OS X: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print &
Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select
Utility and select Open Printer Utility.
4. Select Print Head Alignment.
5. Click Next, then click Print to print an alignment sheet.
Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern.
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