Canon imagePROGRAF iPF760 - Manual (Page 552)

Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead
Adjusting the Printhead ...................................................................................................................................... 552
Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) ..................................................... 552
Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) ......................................................... 553
Adjusting Line Misalignment (Head Inc. Adj.) ................................................................................................... 555
Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images (Head Height) ................................................................. 558
Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead
If printed documents are affected by the following problems, try adjusting the printhead.
• Printing is faint or affected by banding in different colors
Execute Nozzle Check to check for printhead nozzle clogging.
For instructions, see "Checking for Nozzle Clogging."
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• Printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment
Execute Head Posi. Adj. to adjust the printhead position.
Normally, execute Auto(Standard) or Auto(Advanced). However, when using special paper or if printing is not
improved after executing Auto(Advanced), try Manual.
(See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.).")
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• Printed lines are misaligned
Execute Head Inc. Adj. to adjust the angle of inclination of the printhead.
Even slight misalignment can be corrected.
(See "Adjusting Line Misalignment (Head Inc. Adj.).")
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• Paper rubs against the printhead, or image edges are blurred
Executing Head Height to adjust the printhead height may improve printing results.
(See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images (Head Height).")
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Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.)
If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, execute Head Posi. Adj. to adjust the Printhead
alignment.
There are two modes for automatic Printhead adjustment: Auto(Standard) and Auto(Advanced).
Auto(Standard) will fix most slight image distortion or color misalignment, but if not, try Auto(Advanced).
Use Auto(Standard) or Auto(Advanced) to have the printer print and read a test pattern for automatic adjustment of
the Printhead.
Important
• Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified on the printer. Adjustment cannot be completed
correctly unless the loaded paper matches the settings.
• This function is not available with CAD Tracing Paper, CAD Translucent Matte Film, or CAD Clear Film.
If adjustment is not possible as expected using highly transparent film or similar media, try another type of paper, or try
Manual adjustment.
(See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.).")
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Adjusting the Printhead iPF760
User's Guide
Adjustments for Better Print Quality
Adjusting the Printhead
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