The print head alignment pattern will be printed and the printer will adjust the print head position automatically. Do not open the paper output cover while printing is in progress.Įnter the numbers of the patterns with the least noticeable streaks in the associated boxes, and click OK. (3) Confirm the displayed message, and click Align Print Head.Make sure that the printer is on and click Align Print Head. Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Paper Size).Paper Settings on the Printer Driver and the Printer (Media Type).For instructions on what to do if an error occurs, see ' Paper setting for Printing.'įor details about the cassette paper information to be registered on the printer, see the following: 5) Install them, put tray with paper back 6) Push Menu button, than go to Maintenance -> Auto Head Alignment 7) It will take 5-10 min and you Done For my printer I get 1403 every 500-1000 pages.

If the cassette paper information registered on the printer is not set to A4 size and plain paper, an error may occur. 2) Diconect power cord 3) Connect power cord and turn printer on 4) When printer turned on - probably you will get messages about cartridges.

Load three sheets of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the cassette. Select Test Print from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility Select Custom Settings from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer UtilityĬheck the Align heads manually check box.Ĭlick Apply and when the confirmation message appears, click OK.

Canon mp490 printer head alignment