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Blurry Copies, Vertical Banding, or Misalignment

The following causes can be considered.

The print head position is out of alignment.

Solutions

Align the print head.

  • Windows

    Click Print Head Alignment on the printer driver's Maintenance tab.

  • Mac OS

    Select System Preferences from the Apple menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility, and then click Print Head Alignment.