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Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning.
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality
Related concepts
Print Head Cleaning
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
You can align the print head using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer.
1. Make sure no product lights are indicating errors.
2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.
3. Do one of the following:
• Windows: Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
• OS X: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print & Fax, Print &
Scan, or Printers & Scanners, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select
Utility and select Open Printer Utility.
4. Select Print Head Alignment.
5. Click Next, then click Print to print an alignment sheet.
Note: Do not cancel printing while you are printing a head alignment pattern.