Canon Pixma MP530 - Manual (Page 119)

Chapter 9 117 Troubleshooting
Note
Adjusting the Print Head Manually
If the Automatic Print Head Alignment does not work or if you wish to adjust the print heads
manually, follow the procedure below.
1. Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine, and then load two sheets of A4/Letter-sized
plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette.
2. Ensure that the proper paper source is selected.
3. Press [Menu] repeatedly to display the Maintenance screen.
4. Use [
] or [ ] to select <ALIGN PRINT HEAD>, then press [OK].
The Print Head alignment pattern is printed.
5. Check the printed patterns and use [ ] or [ ] to input the number of the pattern in
column A that has the least noticeable streaks.
6. Press [OK] to move the cursor to column B, and then use [ ] or [ ] to input the
number of the pattern that has the least noticeable streaks.
7. Repeat the procedure until you finish inputting the pattern number for column P.
8. When you have finished inputting all pattern numbers, press [OK].
SET VALUE
A W 0 X