How do I align the print head?

• See below.

  Aligning the Print Head Automatically Using the Product Control Panel

  You can automatically align the print head using the control panel on your product. Make sure no direct sunlight enters the printer, or the alignment pattern may not be read correctly.

  Note: You must manually align the print head when you are using any transparent or colored paper or on these paper types: Plain paper, Epson Enhanced Matte Posterboard.

  1. Load roll paper or cut sheet paper in the printer.

     Note: Load paper that is at least 15.2 × 21.9 inches (388 × 558 mm) or larger.

  2. Make sure the correct paper type is selected.

     Note: If you are using commercially available paper, make sure you create the custom paper settings in advance.

  3. Select > paper source > Paper Setting > Print Adjustments > Ruled Line Alignment from the product control panel.
  4. Select one of the following:
     • Auto (Standard): if printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are grainy or otherwise unsatisfactory (takes 9 to 35 minutes to complete)
     • Auto (Details): if printed ruled lines are misaligned at the edge of the paper or standard automatic alignment results are unsatisfactory (takes 9 to 35 minutes to complete)
     The sensor reads the adjustment pattern and automatically aligns the print head.

     Note: Do not open the front cover or turn off the printer during the alignment process.

  5. After the alignment is complete, check the results.
  If the print head still seems misaligned, select a different alignment method and repeat the process. If the print results are still not satisfactory, adjust the print head position manually.
  
  Related tasks
  Aligning the Print Head Manually Using the Product Control Panel
  Loading Roll 1/Roll Paper
  Loading Roll 2 (Dual Roll Models Only)
  Loading Cut Sheets
  Loading Poster Board
  Creating Custom Paper Settings