How do I perform printhead alignment in Windows?
To perform printhead alignment in Windows, Access the printing preferences by opening the printer properties. Then, click the maintenance tab and click print head alignment. After confirming that the printer is powered on, that A4 or letter sized plain paper is in the printer, and that the thickness lever is set to the right, click 'Print Head Alignment'. Print head cleaning is started. During cleaning operations, the printer's power lamp blinks, and other operations should not be performed. After cleaning has finished, the head alignment pattern will be printed. Refer to the printed sheet. Select the pattern with the fewest visible vertical stripes in column A. Enter the selected pattern's number in the column A box. Similarly, enter the selected numbers in the boxes for column B to K. After all numbers have been entered, click 'OK'.

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