Automatic printhead alignment failure can be caused by a printhead that has reached end-of-life. Follow the procedure below when the automatic printhead alignment fails twice.
IMPORTANT
When you have recently placed a new printhead and the automatic printhead alignment fails, follow the Replace Printheads procedure to reset the new printhead.
To identify the printhead that has reached end-of-life you need the automatic printhead alignment test print as a reference.
Printhead positionsThe printhead transitions B and C are closest to the middle of the printed output, approximately 10.8 centimeters from the middle. The printhead transitions A and D are located approximately 32.8 centimeters from the middle.
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When the printhead transition looks like this: |
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Both the printhead to the left and the printhead to the right are okay. |
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The printhead to the left has reached end-of-life. |
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The printhead to the right has reached end-of-life. |
Repeat the automatic printhead alignment procedure.