Adjustments for better print quality, Adjusting the printhead – Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9400S User Manual

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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 CAD Tracing Paper, CAD Translucent Matte Film, or CAD Clear Film.

If adjustment is not possible as expected using special media, try another type of paper, or try Manual adjustment.
(See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.).")

→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 (Head Posi. Adj.).")

→User's Guide

If the printhead position was not adjusted during initial setup or when the printhead was replaced, execute Initial ad-
justmt
.
(See "Adjustment When Installing the Printhead (Head Posi. Adj.).")

→User's Guide

Advanced adjustment can enable superior printing quality when printing fine lines or text at high precision on glossy or
semi-glossy photo or proofing paper.
(See "Enhancing Printing Quality.")

→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 : Six sheets of unused paper, A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A2)
Simple : One sheet of unused paper, A4/Letter size

Perform adjustment as follows.

1

Load paper.

Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls

→P.9

Loading Rolls in the Printer

→P.11

Loading Sheets in the Printer

→P.18

iPF9400S

Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors

Basic Guide

Adjustments for Better Print Quality

Adjusting the Printhead

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