Horizontal stripes on images

Print Head Alignment For Canon printer For more details visit this website: https://www.errorsdoc.com/canon/

Open the printer driver setup window.
Click Custom Settings on the Maintenance tab.
The Custom Settings dialog box opens.
Switch head alignment to manual.
Check the Align heads manually check box.
Apply the settings.
Click OK and when the confirmation message appears, click OK.
Click Print Head Alignment on the Maintenance tab.
The Start Print Head Alignment dialog box opens.
Load paper in the machine.
Load three sheets of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the rear tray.
Execute head alignment.
Make sure that the machine is on and click Align Print Head.
Follow the instruction in the message.
Check the printed pattern.
Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the associated boxes.
Even if the patterns with the least amount of streaks are clicked in the preview window, their numbers are automatically entered in the associated boxes.
When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK.
Note:
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical streaks.
(A) Least noticeable vertical streaks
(B) Most noticeable vertical streaks
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal streaks.
(A) Least noticeable horizontal streaks
(B) Most noticeable horizontal streaks
Confirm the displayed message and click OK.
The second pattern is printed.
Check the printed pattern.
Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the associated boxes.
Even if the patterns with the least amount of streaks are clicked in the preview window, their numbers are automatically entered in the associated boxes.
When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK.
Note:
If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical streaks.
(A) Least noticeable vertical streaks
(B) Most noticeable vertical streaks
Confirm the displayed message and click OK.
The third pattern is printed.
Check the printed pattern.
Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least noticeable horizontal stripes in the associated boxes.
Even if the patterns with the least noticeable horizontal stripes are clicked in the preview window, their numbers are automatically entered in the associated boxes.

1. Open the printer driver setup window
2. Click Custom Settings on the Maintenance tabThe Custom Settings dialog box opens.
3. Switch head alignment to manual
   Check the Align heads manually check box.
4. Apply the settings
   Click OK and when the confirmation message appears, click OK.
5. Click Print Head Alignment on the Maintenance tab
   The Start Print Head Alignment dialog box opens.
6. Load paper in the machine
   Load three sheets of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the front tray.
7. Execute head alignment
   Make sure that the machine is on and click Align Print Head.
   Follow the instruction in the message.
8. Check the printed pattern
   Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the associated boxes.
   Even if the patterns with the least amount of streaks are clicked in the preview window, their numbers are automatically entered in the associated boxes.
   
   When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK.
   [img src="http://ugp01.c-ij.com/ij/webmanual/PrinterDriver/W/MX450%20series/1.0/EN/PPG/images/i_note.gif" alt="" >Note
   • If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical streaks.
     (A) Least noticeable vertical streaks
     (B) Most noticeable vertical streaks
   • If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal streaks.
     
     (A) Least noticeable horizontal streaks
     (B) Most noticeable horizontal streaks
9. Confirm the displayed message and click OK
   The second pattern is printed.
10. Check the printed pattern
    Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the associated boxes.
    Even if the patterns with the least amount of streaks are clicked in the preview window, their numbers are automatically entered in the associated boxes.
    
    When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK.
    [img src="http://ugp01.c-ij.com/ij/webmanual/PrinterDriver/W/MX450%20series/1.0/EN/PPG/images/i_note.gif" alt="" >Note
    • If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical streaks.
      (A) Least noticeable vertical streaks
      (B) Most noticeable vertical streaks
11. Confirm the displayed message and click OK
    The third pattern is printed.
12. Check the printed pattern
    Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least noticeable horizontal stripes in the associated boxes.
    Even if the patterns with the least noticeable horizontal stripes are clicked in the preview window, their numbers are automatically entered in the associated boxes.
    
    When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK.
    [img src="http://ugp01.c-ij.com/ij/webmanual/PrinterDriver/W/MX450%20series/1.0/EN/PPG/images/i_note.gif" alt="" >Note
    • If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal stripes.
      (A) Least noticeable horizontal stripes
      (B) Most noticeable horizontal stripes
      

run head alignment

Issue: How do I align the print head?
Solution: Perform a Print Head Alignment (Windows)- MX340

Aligning the Print Head Position Print head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves deviated colors and lines. The procedure for performing print head alignment is as follows:

Print Head Alignment

1. Open the printer driver setup window
   • In Windows Vista, select the Start menu -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Printers.
     
     
   • In Windows XP, select the Start menu -> Control Panel -> Printers and Other Hardware -> Printers and Faxes.
     
     
   • In Windows 2000, select the Start menu -> Settings -> Printers.
     
     
     
2. Right-click your model name icon, and then select Printing Preferences from the displayed menu.
   
   The printer driver setup window appears.
   
   
3. Click Custom Settings on the Maintenance tab.
   The Custom Settings dialog box opens.
   
   
4. Check the Align heads manually check box.
   
   
5. Click Send, and click OK when the confirmation message appears.
   
   
6. Click Print Head Alignment on the Maintenance tab The Start Print Head Alignment dialog box opens.
   
   
   
   
7. Load three sheets of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the rear tray (3).
   
   
   
   
8. Execute head alignment Make sure that the machine is on and click Align Print Head.
   Follow the instruction in the message.
   
   
9. Check the printed pattern
   Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the associated boxes.
   Clicking the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the preview window, will automatically set their numbers in the associated boxes.
   
   
   
   
10. When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK.
    
    Note:
    • If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks.
      
      
      (A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks
      (B) More noticeable vertical white streaks
      
      
    • If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal white streaks.
      
      
      (A) Less noticeable horizontal white streaks
      (B) More noticeable horizontal white streaks
      
      
11. Confirm the displayed message and click OK.
    The second pattern is printed.
    Important: Do not open the Scanning Unit (Cover) while printing is in progress.
    
    
12. Check the printed pattern
    Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the associated boxes.
    Clicking the patterns with the least amount of streaks in the preview window, will automatically set their numbers in the associated boxes.
    
    
    
    
13. When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK.
    
    Note:
    
    • If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white streaks.
      
      
      (A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks
      (B) More noticeable vertical white streaks
      
      
      
14. Confirm the displayed message and click OK.
    The third pattern is printed.
    Important: Do not open the Scanning Unit (Cover) while printing is in progress.
    
    
15. Check the printed pattern
    Enter the numbers of the patterns with the least noticeable horizontal stripes in the associated boxes.
    Clicking the patterns with the least noticeable horizontal stripes in the preview window, will automatically set their numbers in the associated boxes.
    
    
    
    
16. When you have entered all the necessary values, click OK.
    
    Note:
    
    • If it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable horizontal white stripes.
      
      
      (A) Less noticeable horizontal white stripes
      (B) More noticeable horizontal white stripes
      

Note: To print and check the current setting, open the Start Print Head Alignment dialog box, and click Print Alignment Value.

Hello. To do a head alignment follow the steps below.

1. Click Start - Control Panel - printers and faxes
2. RIGHT CLICK on the canon printer and select printing preferences
3. Select Maintenance from the top right tab (see image below)
4. Select print head alignment and follow the steps on screen.

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The instructions as copied from the Pixma 480 "onscreen manual." (Only the text -- not the images -- could be pasted into the solution. Hope you can follow the text.) Steve G.

Prepare 2 sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper

1. Make sure that the power is turned on, and load 2 sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray.

2. Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and open the Output Tray Extension.

3. Print the print head alignment pattern.
- Press the Menu button.
- Select Maintenance, and press the OK button.
- Select Print head alignment, and press the OK button.
Note: To print the current head position adjustment values, select Head alignment print in the Maintenance menu and press the OK button. See Selecting Menus on the Top Menu Screen.)
- Select Yes, and press the OK button to print alignment sheet.
- Check the pattern is printed correctly, select Yes and press OK button.
- Confirm the displayed message and press the OK button.

The Print head alignment screen appears.

4. Adjust the print head position.
- Check the printed patterns, and use the (Left) or (Right) button to select the number of the pattern that has the least noticeable streaks for column A.
Note: If it is difficult to select the best pattern, select the pattern that has the least noticeable white streaks.
(A) Less noticeable vertical white streaks
(B) Noticeable vertical white streaks
(C) Less noticeable horizontal white streaks
(D) Noticeable horizontal white streaks
- Repeat the same procedure to input the pattern number for each column from B to L, then press the OK button.
- Select Yes to continue printing, and press the OK button.
- The second page of print head alignment sheet will be printed.
- Confirm the message for print head alignment, and press the OK button.
- Check the printed patterns and use the (Left) or (Right) button to input the number of the pattern that has the least noticeable horizontal streaks for column M.
- Repeat the same procedure to input the pattern number for each column from N to R, and press the OK button.

What you are describing is a bad print head. You can try running the eliminate light stripes several times, and jet substitution, but most likely the print head will have to be replaced to remedy your problem.
You can try googling. Phaser printer print heads or phaser printheads.
There seems to be a secondary market appearing for those print heads. I can tell you from Xerox, if you have no maintenance agreement, they cost $750 per print head.
Honestly, having worked on about every type of color printer known to man, the new solid ink phaser printers, produce a dry ink image of 2400 x 2400 dpi with ink particles that align end to end. The resolution of those printers are remarkable and can be purchased for less than the price of one of those new print heads.
Now for reliable, albeit somewhat not as sharp a color image, but still exceptional, you really can not beat an HP.
The ink stick technology really no longer has the color vividness advantage it initially had. The inks that align end to end, have ended that advantage and are sure a lot cheaper to operate per page.

Perhaps the CMY color heads need alignment. If you have not already done so, run a head alignment from the driver maintenance section. It will print out a page containing several lines and text, and request you select the closest-aligned images. After this is done, do another image print to check for improvements.
Normally, the printer uses the black cartridge for text and the CMY inks for images (even for black on photo and specialty paper). So when you are printing normal text pages on plain paper, only the black ink is used. A good check for this would be to print a normal text page, but select photo paper in the driver to trick the printer into using the CMY inks to make a substitute black text page. If this looks ok, then you are having issues other than cartridge alignment.

Sounds like a bad imaging drum to me...

If the test patterns are not matching what your printer tells you is normal and your photos are banded horizontally, you may have clogged nozzles and printhead. Do a maintenace clean under your printers direction, and see if it now prints ok. Also, you may be low or out of one particular colour, but still have enough of the others and the printer will try to compensate by using available colours, hence colour banding and distortion. A manual clean with cotton buds and cleansing solution is recommended if the first clean does not help.