How do I align my Canon printhead?

How do I align my Canon printhead?

Manual print head alignment

1. Open the printer driver setup window.
2. Select Custom Settings on the Maintenance tab.
3. Check the Align heads manually check box.
4. Select OK when the prompt appears.
5. Select Print Head Alignment on the Maintenance tab.
6. Load 3 sheets of A4 or Letter size plain paper into the rear tray.

What is print head alignment?

Print head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves deviated colors and lines. This machine supports two head alignment methods: automatic head alignment and manual head alignment. Normally, the machine is set for automatic head alignment.

How do I print an alignment page?

Print an alignment page. Printer control panel (printers with control panel menus): Open the Tools or Printer Maintenance menu, and then select the option to Align cartridges, Align printhead, or Print an Alignment Page.

What to do when the print head moves to the right?

Note: When the scanning unit (printer cover) is opened more than ten minutes, the print head moves to the right side. If this occurs, close the scanning unit (printer cover), and open it again. Open the inner cover. Remove the ink tanks by pressing the tab of each tank.

How do I change the print head on my printer?

Confirm that the printer is powered on and press the button. (The paper output tray will open.) Lift the scanning unit (printer cover) completely. (The print head will move to the replacement position.) Note: When the scanning unit (printer cover) is opened more than ten minutes, the print head moves to the right side.

Can I Touch the print head nozzles?

Caution: Do not touch the print head nozzles <1> , electrical contacts <2>, or ink supply ports <3>. Doing so may cause printing problems. Place the print head in the print head holder and lower the print head lock lever carefully until you hear a click.