Aligning print cartridges without a computer
You typically only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. However, you may also need to align cartridges when:
- Characters are improperly formed or are misaligned at the left margin.
- Vertical, straight lines are wavy.
You can align your print cartridges even if your All-In-One is not attached to a computer, or if your computer is turned off.
- Load a clean sheet of Letter size paper on the paper support.
- Press and hold the Scan button on the Control panel for three seconds.
An alignment page prints.
- Place the alignment page face down on the scanner glass. Align the upper left corner of the front of the alignment page with the arrow on the front corner of the scanner glass.
- Close the top cover. Not closing the top cover while scanning the alignment page results in incorrect cartridge alignment.
- Press the Scan button on the Control panel of your All-In-One. Your All-In-One scans the alignment page. It automatically determines the optimal print cartridge alignment once the scanning is complete.
For help on how to align your print cartridges using a computer, see Align the print cartridges.