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How to Align HP Printer? 3 Best Ways

Deependra PangeniBy Deependra PangeniFebruary 28, 2023
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It is normal for your HP printer to print misaligned texts and images over time. This generally happens when the printhead on your printer shifts slightly from its original position after extensive use.

If you are facing alignment issues with text and color, you should consider aligning the printheads, especially if you have recently filled the ink or installed a new ink cartridge on your printer. The printhead alignment process helps adjust the position of the printhead by synchronizing the motion of the printhead with the paper feeder.

Table of Contents

  • Before You Begin
  • Using the Printer’s Control Panel
  • Using HP Printer Assistant
  • Using HP Smart

Before You Begin

Here are a few things you need to consider before starting the alignment process.

  • Load a few papers in the paper tray of your printer. Make sure the papers are unused and clean.
  • Ensure the printer has sufficient ink. You can consult this detailed guide on how to check ink levels on HP printers.
  • Do not interrupt the alignment process.

Using the Printer’s Control Panel

If your HP printer comes with a touchscreen panel, you can easily navigate to its Maintenance menu and align the printhead.

  1. Tap the gear icon (Settings) on your printer’s screen.
    settings icon on hp printer
  2. Choose the Printer Maintenance option.
    printer maintenance option
  3. Tap Align Printhead.
    align printhead option
  4. Tap Continue in the next screen.
    continue the alignment process
  5. Wait till the printer completes the alignment process.

Using HP Printer Assistant

You can also use HP Printer Assistant to run the head alignment process. This software is automatically installed during the setup of your HP printer and does not require you to download it separately.

  1. Launch Control Panel on your computer.
  2. Select Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers.
  3. Double-click your HP printer.
    double-click-hp-printer-on-control-panel
  4. On the next screen, double-click the HP Printer Assistant menu.
    open-hp-printer-assistant
  5. Once the Assistant window opens, click Maintain Your Printer.
    maintain-your-printer-in-hp-printer-assistant
  6. Click Align Cartridges. A new window will appear.
    align-cartridge-option-on-hp-printer-assistant
  7. Check the box next to the Print alignment page and click Next.
    print alignment page on hp printer assistant
  8. It will start printing the alignment page. It looks like this.
    printed-alignment-page
  9. Once you get the printout, it will prompt you to scan the printed page.
  10. Remove the page from the printer’s output tray and place it over the printer’s scanner glass such that the printed side faces downwards.
  11. Click the Scan button.
    scan the printed alignment page
  12. Wait till the printer completes scanning.
    scanning process ongoing
  13. You will get an alignment completed successfully message on the next screen. You can then close the HP Printer Assistant window.
    alignment-successful-message

Using HP Smart

Next, you can also use the HP Smart app to align the printheads. For this, you should first download and install the HP Smart app from the official Microsoft Store. Then, follow these steps.

  1. Open HP Smart.
    launch-hp-smart-on-pc
  2. Click the Printer Settings tab.
    printer-settings-tab-on-hp-smart
  3. Click Print Quality Tools under the Tools section.
    print-quality-tools-on-hp-smart
  4. Choose Align Printheads.
    align-printheads-on-hp-smart
  5. Click the Print Alignment Page button on the popup.
    click-print-alignment-page
  6. It will start printing the alignment page.
    printing-alignment-page-from-hp-smart
  7. The alignment page looks like this. There may be slight variation depending upon your printer’s model.
    printed-alignment-page
  8. After the printer ejects an alignment page, place the page over the scanner assembly by facing the printed side downside.
  9. Click the Scan Alignment Page button.
    scan-alignment-page-on-hp-smart
  10. Wait for a while till you get the Alignment complete message.
    alignment-complete-message-on-hp-smart
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Meet Deependra Pangeni, A professional Computer Engineer who has been writing about technology for many years. He is also involved in different robotic projects and loves tinkering with circuit boards. He is always researching new ways to improve the website's user experience and make it easy for people to find the information they need. At TechNewsToday he mainly deals with how-to and fixes contents for a range of TV and TV products like remotes, cables and streaming devices. Along with the TV, he also specializes in hardware and software troubleshooting for printers and Windows. Deependra's passion for simplifying complex technical information for non-technical audiences is evident in his work and he is dedicated to producing high-quality content that is easy to understand. When he is not working, he enjoys gathering with his friends, partying and traveling. He is also an active member of the technical community groups and regularly participates in tech meetups. You can contact him at deepen@technewstoday.com

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