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How to Fix Horizontal Misalignment Between White and Color Layers? (Horizontal Misalignment – White/Color Ink)

Goal: Fix left–right (horizontal) misalignment between white and color layers so they perfectly overlap.

Full Process (1 Main Task):

2.1 Perform Horizontal Calibration (two-part process):

• 2.1.1 Left Distance Calibration
• 2.1.2 Right Distance Calibration

Detailed Steps

2.1 Check the calibration settings

If the white and color layers are misaligned horizontally, perform a horizontal calibration.
This process includes two parts: Left Distance Calibration and Right Distance Calibration.
Follow the steps below for each.

2.1.1 Left distance

Step 1 Access the Calibration Page
Open the printer control software and go to the “Calibrate” tab.

Step 2 Print the Left Distance Calibration Chart

Click “Horizontal” → then select “360 dpi, VSD Mode 3, High” under “Horizontal Motion Mode”→ click “Head Calibrate” and select “Large dot” under “Dot mode”→ At “L”, click the “Print” button to print the horizontal calibration chart. (Ensure the media is loaded and the printer is ready.)

Step 3 Find the group of top, middle, and bottom lines that Overlaps Perfectly, and Record the number.

• First, look at the printed chart. The name of each row’s calibration line is indicated to the right of the row. For example, the calibration line in the first row is labeled “G1 K-1”, the second row is labeled “G2 W1-1”, and so on.
• Then, for each row, find the group of top, middle, and Bottom lines that are perfectly overlapping, and check the value displayed below them. If the value is not “0”, it means this row needs adjustment.
• For example: In the second row, The group of lines that overlap perfectly, with a value of “3” displayed below, indicating that this row needs adjustment. If all other rows have an overlapping line group with a value of “0”, then those rows do not need adjustment.
• Finally, record the name and value of the row that requires adjustment: “G2 W1-1” and “3”.

2.1.1-3-Find-the-Lines-that-Overlaps-Perfectly

Step 4 Calculate and Set the Final Calibration Value

Use the following formula:
Final Value = Original Value + Overlap Value
Example: If the original value is -3 and the overlap value is 3, then the final value:
-3 + 3 =0
Enter 0 into the G2 W1-1 parameter field in the system. (No need to modify the number in other parameter fields)

2.1.1-4-Adjust-the-Calibration-Value

• Rough Adjustment: Start with the integer value where overlap is most obvious.
• Fine Adjustment: If needed, fine-tune using decimal values (e.g. 0.1, 0.2, etc.) until the overlap is perfect.

Step 5 Save the Calibration Settings
Click “Save” to apply the new calibration value.

Step 6 Check if Calibration is Complete
If the value of the overlapping line group is “0”, calibration is complete. If not, repeat the above steps until it is.

⚠️ If the value is still not “0” after several attempts, check mechanical settings before retrying. (See full checklist in Problem 1)

2.1.2 Right distance

Step 1 Access the Calibration Page

Open the printer control software and click the “Calibrate” tab.

Step 2 Print the Right Distance Calibration Chart

A dialog will appear. Click “Horizontal” → then select “360 dpi, VSD Mode 3, High” under “Horizontal Motion Mode”→ click “Head Calibrate” and select “Large dot” under “Dot mode”→ At “R”, click the “Print ” button to print the horizontal calibration chart. (Ensure the media is loaded and the printer is ready)

2.1.2-2-Print-the-Right-Distance-Calibration-Chart

Step 3 Find the group of top, middle, and bottom lines that overlap perfectly, and record the number.

• First, look at the printed chart. The name of each row’s calibration line is indicated to the right of the row. For example, the calibration line in the first row is labeled “G1 K-1”, the second row is labeled “G1 W1-1”, and so on.
• Then, for each row, find the group of top, middle, and Bottom lines that are perfectly overlapping, and check the value displayed below them. If the value is not “0”, it means this row needs adjustment.
• For example: In the second row, The group of lines that overlap perfectly, with a value of “-2” displayed below, indicating that this row needs adjustment. If all other rows have an overlapping line group with a value of “0”, then those rows do not need adjustment.
• Finally, record the name and value of the row that requires adjustment: “G2 W1-1” and “-2”.

2.1.2-3-Find-the-Lines-that-Overlaps-Perfectly

Step 4 Calculate and Set the Final Calibration Value

Use the following formula:
Final Value = Original Value + Overlap Value
Example: If the original value is 3 and the overlap value is -2, then final value:
3 + (-2) =1
Enter 1 into the G2 W1-1 parameter field in the system. (No need to modify the number in in other parameter fields)

2.1.2-4-Adjust-the-Calibration-Value

• Rough Adjustment: Start with the integer value where overlap is most obvious.
• Fine Adjustment: If needed, fine-tune using decimal values (e.g. 1.1,1.2,etc.) until the overlap is perfect.

Step 5 Save the Calibration Settings
Click “Save” to apply the new calibration value.

Step 6 Check if Calibration is Complete
If the value of the overlapping line group is “0”, calibration is complete. If not, repeat the above steps until it is.

⚠️If the value is still not “0” after several attempts, check mechanical settings before retrying. (See full checklist in Problem 1)