Canon PIXMA MP250 - Manual (Page 63)

Advanced Guide Troubleshooting
Contents > Routine Maintenance > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect > Aligning the Print Head
Aligning the Print Head
If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, adjust the print head
position.
Note
If the remaining ink level is low, the print head alignment sheet will not be printed correctly. Replace
the FINE Cartridge whose ink is low.
See
Replacing a FINE Cartridge .
You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper*
* Be sure to use paper that is white and clean on both sides.
1.
Make sure that the power is turned on.
2.
Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray.
3.
Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and open the Output Tray Extension.
4.
Print the print head alignment sheet.
(1) Press the (Maintenance) button repeatedly until u (lowercase "u") appears.
(2) Press the Black or Color button.
The print head alignment sheet will be printed.
Important
Do not touch any printed part on the print head alignment sheet.
Be careful not to get the print head alignment sheet dirty. If the sheet is stained or
wrinkled, it may not be scanned properly.
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