1. fails to register or record correctly; registers inaccurately
Usage: third-person singular present tense of 'misregister'
2. fails to align or align properly (in printing or technical contexts)
Usage: technical/printing context

Examples

• The scanner misregisters the barcode when the label is damaged.
• The system misregisters votes if the ballot is not properly marked.
• The printer misregisters the color layers, resulting in a blurry image.
• The thermometer misregisters the temperature by several degrees.
• The database misregisters customer information when entries are duplicated.
• The camera misregisters focus if the lens is dirty.