XP-970 Series

User's Guide

> Maintaining the Printer > Improving Print, Copy, and Scan Quality > Aligning the Print Head

Aligning the Print Head

If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or blurred images, align the print head.

  1. Load A4 -size plain paper in the printer.

    Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2

  2. Select Maintenance on the home screen.

  3. Select Print Head Alignment.

  4. Select one of the alignment menus.

    • Vertical Alignment: Select this if your printouts look blurry or vertical ruled lines appear misaligned.
    • Horizontal Alignment: Select this if you see horizontal banding at regular intervals.

  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to print an alignment pattern and select the number for the optimum pattern.

    • Vertical Alignment: Find and select the number for the most solid pattern in each group.
    • Horizontal Alignment: Find and select the number for the least separated and overlapping pattern.