Canon PIXMA MX870 - Manual (Page 855)

Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Aligning the Print Head > Aligning the Print Head
Aligning the Print Head
If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head
position.
Note
If the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment sheet will not be printed correctly. Replace
the ink tank whose ink is low.
Routine Maintenance
The print head alignment pattern is printed in black and blue only.
1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.
2. Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Cassette.
3. Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and open the Output Tray Extension.
4. Print the print head alignment sheet.
1. Press the Setup button.
2. Select Maintenance, then press the OK button.
3. Use the button to select Auto head alignment, then press the OK button.
The confirmation screen will be displayed.
4. Confirm the message, use the button to select Yes, then press the OK button.
The print head alignment sheet will be printed.
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