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FAQs & troubleshooting

Lines or colors are misaligned (iPF6400S/iPF8400S)

Content Id: 8201966400


Solution

CauseCorrective Action
The Printhead is not being aligned correctly.Adjust the Printhead alignment.
(See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) (iPF6400S/iPF8400S))")
(See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) (iPF6400S/iPF8400S)")
When printing fine lines or text at high precision on glossy or semi-glossy photo or proofing paper, set the optimal Printhead height before aligning the printhead.
(See "Enhancing Printing Quality (iPF6400S/iPF8400S)")
In the Control Panel menu, use a lower Head Height setting.
(See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images (Head Height) (iPF6400S/iPF8400S)")
The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer.Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver.
Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer.
1. Press the Stop button and stop printing.
2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.
Depending on the type of paper, printed lines may be noticeably misaligned.Specify Proof in Print Priority in the printer driver.
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