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Canon MP480 series User Manual

Canon MP480 series
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A
dvanced Guide
> Maintenance >
Performing Maintenance from a Computer
> Aligning the Print Head Position
Aligning the Print Head Position
Print head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves deviated colors
and lines.
The procedure for performing print head alignment is as follows:
Print Head Alignment
1.
Open the printer driver setup window
2.
Click Print Head Alignment on the Maintenance tab
The Start Print Head Alignment dialog box opens.
3.
Load paper in the machine
Load two sheets of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the rear tray.
4.
Execute head alignment
Make sure that the machine is on and click Align Print Head.
Follow the instruction in the message.
Note
To check the current setting before you adjust the print head position, click Print Alignment
Value.
5.
Check the printed pattern
Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the associated boxes.
Clicking the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the preview window, will automatically set
their numbers in the associated boxes.
When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK.
Note
If you look at the print results and still cannot determine which pattern is the one with the least
amount of streaks, see your machine manual.
6.
Check the second sheet of the printed pattern.
Next, second sheet of head alignment pattern will be printed.
Follow the instruction in the message.
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Canon MP480 series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print TechnologyInkjet
Print Resolution4800 x 1200 dpi
Print Resolution (Black)600 x 600 dpi
Scanner TypeFlatbed
Scanner Resolution1200 x 2400 dpi
FunctionsPrint, Copy, Scan
ConnectivityUSB 2.0
Display1.8" LCD
Print Speed (Color)16 ppm
Supported Media SizesLetter, Legal, 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", Envelopes
Operating System SupportWindows, Mac OS
Ink CartridgesCL-211 Color

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