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Align the printheads – HP Designjet Z3100 Photo Printer series User Manual

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7.

Close the window.

8.

Plug in and switch on the printer.

9.

Power the printer on at the front panel.

Align the printheads

Precise alignment between printheads is essential for accurate colors, smooth color transitions, and
sharp edges in graphical elements. Your printer has an automatic printhead alignment process which
runs whenever a printhead has been accessed or replaced.

In cases where the paper has jammed, you have used a custom paper, or are experiencing problems
with color accuracy (see

Color management on page 53

); you may need to align the printheads.

NOTE

If the paper has jammed, it is recommended that you reinsert the printheads and initiate

the realignment procedure with the Image Quality Maintenance menu

.

Tip

Photo paper is recommended for the best quality; plain, bond and thin coated papers

provide acceptable but marginal results.

WARNING!

Do not use transparent or semi-transparent paper to align the printheads.

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