Canon imagePROGRAF iPF685 Manuel
Adjusting the Printhead
Adjusting the Printhead
Adjusting the Printhead
Adjusting the Printhead
If printed documents are affected by the following problems, try adjusting the printhead.
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Printing is faint or affected by banding in different colors
Execute Nozzle Check to check for printhead nozzle clogging.
For instructions,
Execute Nozzle Check to check for printhead nozzle clogging.
For instructions,
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Printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment
Execute Head Posi. Adj. to adjust the printhead position.
Normally, execute Auto(Standard) or Auto(Advanced). However, when using special paper or if printing is not
improved after executing Auto(Advanced), try Manual.
Execute Head Posi. Adj. to adjust the printhead position.
Normally, execute Auto(Standard) or Auto(Advanced). However, when using special paper or if printing is not
improved after executing Auto(Advanced), try Manual.
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Printed lines are misaligned
Execute Head Inc. Adj. to adjust the angle of inclination of the printhead.
Even slight misalignment can be corrected.
Execute Head Inc. Adj. to adjust the angle of inclination of the printhead.
Even slight misalignment can be corrected.
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Paper rubs against the printhead, or image edges are blurred
Executing Head Height to adjust the printhead height may improve printing results.
Executing Head Height to adjust the printhead height may improve printing results.
Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors
Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors
If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, execute Head Posi. Adj. to adjust the Printhead
alignment.
There are two modes for automatic Printhead adjustment: Auto(Standard) and Auto(Advanced).
Auto(Standard) will fix most slight image distortion or color misalignment, but if not, try Auto(Advanced).
Use Auto(Standard) or Auto(Advanced) to have the printer print and read a test pattern for automatic adjustment of
the Printhead.
alignment.
There are two modes for automatic Printhead adjustment: Auto(Standard) and Auto(Advanced).
Auto(Standard) will fix most slight image distortion or color misalignment, but if not, try Auto(Advanced).
Use Auto(Standard) or Auto(Advanced) to have the printer print and read a test pattern for automatic adjustment of
the Printhead.
Important
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This function is not available with Tracing Paper, Translucent Matte Film, or Clear Film.
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If adjustment is not possible as expected using special media, try another type of paper, or try Manual adjustment.
Adjusting the Printhead
iPF685
Adjustments for Better Print Quality
Adjusting the Printhead
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