The Control Panel 175
Aligning the print head
To prevent deterioration of print quality caused by misalignment 
of the print head, align the print head before you start printing 
your data. You can align the print head either manually or 
automatically. Try the automatic print head alignment first. If the 
print head is still misaligned, try to perform the print head 
alignment manually.
Aligning the print head automatically
1. Make sure that paper is loaded in the printer.
Note:
For best results in printing the head alignment pattern, use the same 
media that one you normally use to print your data.
2. Press the Menu 
 button to enter Menu mode.
3. Press the Paper Feed   or Paper Feed   button to display 
HEAD ALIGNMENT, and then press the Menu 
 button.
4. When PAPER THKNS appears, press the Menu 
 button.
5. Press the Paper Feed   or Paper Feed   button to select 
STD or a paper thickness value between 0.1 mm and 1.6 mm. 
When the paper thickness value is 0.2 mm or 1.2 mm, select 
STD. Otherwise, select the actual paper thickness value.
6. Press the Menu 
 button to register your value. 
7. Press the Paper Source button  , then press the Paper Feed 
 button.
8. When ALIGMENT appears on the lower row on the LCD panel, 
press the Menu 
 button.
9. Press the Menu 
 button to select AUTO, and press the Paper 
Feed  or Paper Feed   button to select BI-D 2-COLOR.