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Question posted by Jayton7 on February 26th, 2017

I Can't Print.

I can't print. It is telling me to do a head alignment. How do I do that?

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Answer #1: Posted by Cackind on February 26th, 2017 7:12 AM
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Print the print head alignment sheet.

1. (1) Press the (Maintenance) button repeatedly until u (lowercase "u") is displayed.

2. (2) Press the Color or Black button.

The print head alignment sheet will be printed.

Please check the links for full steps and details

https://support.usa.canon.com/kb/index?page=content&id=ART114255

https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Printer-Multifunction-Support/MG2100-Printer-Head-Alignment-not-working-for-color-ink/td-p/112669

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