HP DesignJet ColorPro - Quick Reference Guide

HP DesignJet ColorPro Series Quick Reference 21
Aligning Printheads
Although you may not notice misalignment, it is
recommended that you run the “Align Printheads” utility
whenever the LCD displays the message “PRNT-HDS
NOT ALIGNED”. This ensures that you have the best
possible print quality. You may align the printheads from
the printer’s Control Panel.
To run the “Align Printheads” utility through the printer’s
Control Panel:
1. Press [Menu] until DIAGNOSTICS MENU appears.
2. Press [Item] until ALIGN PRNT-HDS appears.
3. Press [Select].
4. The printer will print a page with five sets of alignment
patterns.
5. In each set (A, B, C, D or E) select the most aligned
(straightest) pair of lines (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5).
6. Enter the corresponding numbers in the Control Panel
by pressing [Value].
7. When you have entered a value for a set, press [Item]
to move to the next.
8. When you have finished entering the values press
[Select].
9. The printer will print a confirmation page consisting of
two squares and a cross.
10. Check the confirmation page to see if the lines on the
squares and the cross are aligned.
11. Realign the printheads if the confirmation page is not
satisfactory.
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