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Align the print cartridges

The print cartridges are automatically aligned after every installation or replacement. However, you may need to align the cartridges manually when:

• Characters are improperly formed or are misaligned at the left margin.
• Vertical, straight lines are wavy.

Align the print cartridges manually from the Lexmark 6200 Series Utility

1. Load plain paper.
2. Open the Lexmark 6200 Series Utility.
3. From the Cartridges tab, click Align Cartridges.... The Cartridge Alignment dialog appears.
4. Click Continue to print the alignment page.
5. On the Alignment Status dialog, click OK if automatic alignment is successful. If automatic alignment is not successful, click OK to return to the Lexmark 6200 Series Utility main window.

Align the print cartridges manually from the control panel on the All-In-One

1. Load plain paper.
2. Follow the steps in Maintenance—from the control panel.