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Improving Print Quality

Aligning the Print Head

Windows
Mac OS X

If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or horizontal banding, you may be able to solve this problem from your computer using the Print Head Alignment utility in your printer software. Refer to the sections below.

Note:

Do not press the paper button to cancel printing while printing a test pattern with the Print Head Alignment utility.

Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted into the printer and the CD/DVD guide is closed before using the Print Head Alignment utility.

Windows

Follow the steps below to align the print head using the Print Head Alignment utility.

Make sure that Letter size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

Access the printer software.

Accessing the Printer Software for Windows

Click the Maintenance tab, then click the Print Head Alignment button.

Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print head.

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Mac OS X

Follow the steps below to align the print head using the Print Head Alignment utility.

Make sure that Letter size plain paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.

Access the EPSON Printer Utility dialog box.

Accessing the Printer Software for Mac OS X

Click the Print Head Alignment button in the Utility dialog box.

Follow the on-screen instructions to align the print head.

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