Adjustments for Better Print Quality
Adjustments for Better Print Quality
Adjusting the Printhead
Adjusting the Printhead
Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors
Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors
If vertical lines in printed documents are warped or colors are out of alignment, execute
Head Posi. Adj.
. The print-
er will print and read a test pattern, and the Printhead position will be adjusted automatically.
There are two modes for automatic Printhead adjustment:
Standard
and
Simple
.
•
Standard
Execute if vertical lines in printed material are warped or colors are out of alignment.
Furthermore, if
Simple
does not improve printing, try
Standard
.
•
Simple
Executes simple adjustment in a short time.
Execute this when frequently adjusting the printhead, such as during daily inspection.
Important
•
This function is not available with Tracing Paper, Translucent Matte Film, or Clear Film.
•
If adjustment is not possible as expected using special media, try another type of paper, or try
Manual
adjust-
ment.
(See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.")
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User's Guide
Note
•
Because the results of adjustment vary depending on the type of paper used for adjustment, use the same type of
paper as you will use for printing.
•
If
Standard
does not improve printing, try adjusting the printhead manually.
(See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.")
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User's Guide
•
If the printhead position was not adjusted during initial setup or when the printhead was replaced, execute
Initial
adjustmt
.
(See "Adjustment When Installing the Printhead.")
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User's Guide
Items to Prepare
When Using Rolls
An unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in) wide
When Using Sheets
Standard
: Two sheets of unused paper, A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A3 or larger)
Simple
: One sheet of unused paper, A4/Letter size
Perform adjustment as follows.
1
Load paper.
•
Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls
•
•
Important
•
Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified on the printer. Adjustment can-
not be completed correctly unless the loaded paper matches the settings.
Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors
iPF840 Series
Adjustments for Better Print Quality
Adjusting the Printhead
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