Epson Stylus Photo RX580 - Manual (Page 77)

Aligning the Print Head 77
Aligning the Print Head
If your prints look grainy or blurry, or you notice that vertical lines are not aligned
properly on the nozzle check pattern, you may need to align the print head.
Note:
Make sure the front tray is in the paper (lower) position and the CD/DVD tray is not
inserted.
1. Make sure the RX580 is turned on and not printing.
2. Load several sheets of plain, letter-size paper.
3. Press the Setup button.
4. Press l or r to select Maintenance , then press OK .
5. Press u or d to select Head Alignment , then press OK .
6. Press the x Start button. Four rows of alignment patterns are printed.
7. Look at pattern #1 and find the square that is most even, with no streaks or
lines. You may have to use a magnifying glass.
8. Press r, then press u or d to select the number for
that square.
9. Press OK .
10. Press d to select the next pattern, then repeat
steps 8 and 9.
11. When you are done, press OK .
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