Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Aligning the Print Head PositionP028Aligning the Print Head PositionPrint head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves deviated colorsand lines.This machine supports two head alignment methods: automatic head alignment and manual headalignment.To perform automatic head alignment, refer to "Aligning the Print Head" in the manual: Basic Guide andthen execute the function from the operation panel of the machine.The procedure for performing manual print head alignment is as follows:Print Head Alignment1. Open the printer driver setup window2. Click Custom Settings on the Maintenance tabThe Custom Settings dialog box opens.3. Switch head alignment to manualCheck the Align heads manually check box.4. Transmit the settingsClick Send and when the confirmation message appears, click OK.5. Click Print Head Alignment on the Maintenance tabThe Start Print Head Alignment dialog box opens.6. Load paper in the machineLoad three sheets of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the rear tray.7. Execute head alignmentMake sure that the machine is on and click Align Print Head.Follow the instruction in the message.8. Check the printed patternEnter the numbers of the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the associated boxes.Clicking the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the preview window, will automatically settheir numbers in the associated boxes.Page 587 of 707 pagesAligning the Print Head Position