Epson SureColor T7770DM Users Guide - Page 288

Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning Related tasks Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 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. Before you align the print head, note the following: • Alignment varies depending on the loaded media. Align the print head using the media on which you want to print and select the correct paper type as the Paper Type setting. • Run a nozzle check before you align the print head. If there are any gaps in the nozzle check pattern, clean the print head. • Manually align the print head on any transparent or colored paper or on these paper types: Plain paper, Epson Enhanced Matte Posterboard. Aligning the Print Head Automatically Using the Product Control Panel Aligning the Print Head Manually Using the Product Control Panel Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality Aligning the Print Head Automatically Using the Product Control Panel You can automatically align the print head using the control panel on your product. Make sure no direct sunlight enters the printer, or the alignment pattern may not be read correctly. Note: You must manually align the print head when you are using any transparent or colored paper or on these paper types: Plain paper, Epson Enhanced Matte Posterboard. 1. Load roll paper or cut sheet paper in the printer. Note: Load paper that is at least 15.2 × 21.9 inches (388 × 558 mm) or larger. 288