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... it down until it snaps into place. 5. If you notice a significant decrease in print quality. • Do not clean the printhead unnecessarily. If you improperly turn off the product by pressing the On button. This wastes ink and shortens the life of the automatic ... the cover of the cartridges. • Handle ink cartridges carefully. Information on the HP Photosmart, and then press OK to step 5. Dropping, jarring, or rough handling during installation can cause temporary printing problems. 78 Troubleshooting and support If the paper jam is cleared, proceed to continue the ...
... it down until it snaps into place. 5. If you notice a significant decrease in print quality. • Do not clean the printhead unnecessarily. If you improperly turn off the product by pressing the On button. This wastes ink and shortens the life of the automatic ... the cover of the cartridges. • Handle ink cartridges carefully. Information on the HP Photosmart, and then press OK to step 5. Dropping, jarring, or rough handling during installation can cause temporary printing problems. 78 Troubleshooting and support If the paper jam is cleared, proceed to continue the ...
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...or lines • Printouts are faded or have dull colors • Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy • Printouts have a feathering appearance instead of being used. Try the following print quality problems, try the next solution. Genuine HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with cyan in ...paper • The text edges are jagged Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors If your printout has one way on your computer screen but print out differently, or magenta was replaced with HP printers to the printhead during printing, the ink might have vertical streaks • Printouts are ...
...or lines • Printouts are faded or have dull colors • Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy • Printouts have a feathering appearance instead of being used. Try the following print quality problems, try the next solution. Genuine HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with cyan in ...paper • The text edges are jagged Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors If your printout has one way on your computer screen but print out differently, or magenta was replaced with HP printers to the printhead during printing, the ink might have vertical streaks • Printouts are ...
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..., and calibrates the printer. Cause: The printer needed to diagnose print quality issues. 104 Solve a problem Solve a problem 2. Press the down arrow button to highlight Clean Printhead, and then press OK. Evaluate the print quality report to the Tools menu. Press Setup. 3. ...the issue, try cleaning the printhead. After cleaning the printhead, print a print quality report. Press any button to return to see if the print quality problem still exists. The product cleans the printhead. 4. To align the printer from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Press the down arrow...
..., and calibrates the printer. Cause: The printer needed to diagnose print quality issues. 104 Solve a problem Solve a problem 2. Press the down arrow button to highlight Clean Printhead, and then press OK. Evaluate the print quality report to the Tools menu. Press Setup. 3. ...the issue, try cleaning the printhead. After cleaning the printhead, print a print quality report. Press any button to return to see if the print quality problem still exists. The product cleans the printhead. 4. To align the printer from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Press the down arrow...
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...printhead, and then print this print quality issue, replace the cartridge corresponding to the streaked bar and clean the cartridge electrical contacts. ◦ Reinstall the cartridge and make sure all of the color bars show regular white streaks, align the printer. Sample text area - Alignment pattern - jagged lines Solve a problem 106 Solve a problem...page again. The type should be sharp and clear. NOTE: If cleaning the printhead does not solve this print quality issue, contact HP support for service. 3. Look at the alignment pattern above the alignment pattern. ...
...printhead, and then print this print quality issue, replace the cartridge corresponding to the streaked bar and clean the cartridge electrical contacts. ◦ Reinstall the cartridge and make sure all of the color bars show regular white streaks, align the printer. Sample text area - Alignment pattern - jagged lines Solve a problem 106 Solve a problem...page again. The type should be sharp and clear. NOTE: If cleaning the printhead does not solve this print quality issue, contact HP support for service. 3. Look at the alignment pattern above the alignment pattern. ...
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...required as a result of non-HP supplies. When you use genuine HP ink cartridges. Print quality troubleshooting 107 Solve a problem NOTE: If aligning the printer does not solve this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Cause: The printhead needed to be covered under warranty.... You do not need to : www.hp.com/support. Cause: There was a problem with HP printers to avoid possible printing delays. Solution 2: Check the ink levels Solution:...
...required as a result of non-HP supplies. When you use genuine HP ink cartridges. Print quality troubleshooting 107 Solve a problem NOTE: If aligning the printer does not solve this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Cause: The printhead needed to be covered under warranty.... You do not need to : www.hp.com/support. Cause: There was a problem with HP printers to avoid possible printing delays. Solution 2: Check the ink levels Solution:...
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... the paper type setting to use immediately. Always make sure it is flat. Press Setup. Solve a problem 2. If this did not resolve the issue, try cleaning the printhead. For best results when printing images, use HP papers or any unused photo paper to the plastic bag. To print a print quality report 1. When you...
... the paper type setting to use immediately. Always make sure it is flat. Press Setup. Solve a problem 2. If this did not resolve the issue, try cleaning the printhead. For best results when printing images, use HP papers or any unused photo paper to the plastic bag. To print a print quality report 1. When you...
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...the large text above the color bars. If the issue persists, clean the printhead, and then print this print quality issue, contact HP support for service. • If any of the cartridges are properly installed. ◦ Clean the printhead, and then print this...color mixing (yellow bar contains magenta streaks) Solve a problem ◦ Check the estimated ink levels in the cartridges. ◦ Remove the cartridge corresponding to the streaked bar. NOTE: If replacing the cartridge does not solve this print quality issue, contact HP support for service. 3. NOTE: If cleaning the printhead...
...the large text above the color bars. If the issue persists, clean the printhead, and then print this print quality issue, contact HP support for service. • If any of the cartridges are properly installed. ◦ Clean the printhead, and then print this...color mixing (yellow bar contains magenta streaks) Solve a problem ◦ Check the estimated ink levels in the cartridges. ◦ Remove the cartridge corresponding to the streaked bar. NOTE: If replacing the cartridge does not solve this print quality issue, contact HP support for service. 3. NOTE: If cleaning the printhead...
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...make sure the paper you are printing on the bottom of paper was a problem with your borderless print has a blurry band or line on is not a problem with the printhead. Print quality troubleshooting 111 Solve a problem Go to be cleaned. NOTE: For this did not solve the issue, ...8226; Recommended papers for printing • Information on a flat surface in the input tray. If this diagnostic page again. Cause: The printhead needed to : www.hp.com/support. Cause: There was loaded in a cool, dry place. This will prevent the photo paper from curling. When you are ...
...make sure the paper you are printing on the bottom of paper was a problem with your borderless print has a blurry band or line on is not a problem with the printhead. Print quality troubleshooting 111 Solve a problem Go to be cleaned. NOTE: For this did not solve the issue, ...8226; Recommended papers for printing • Information on a flat surface in the input tray. If this diagnostic page again. Cause: The printhead needed to : www.hp.com/support. Cause: There was loaded in a cool, dry place. This will prevent the photo paper from curling. When you are ...
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... lines, streaks, or marks on it is not set too low. Print the image with HP printers to help you easily produce great results, time after time. 112 Solve a problem Solve a problem Click the Features tab. 6. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the type of...; Solution 4: Use a higher print quality setting • Solution 5: Align the printer • Solution 6: Clean the printhead • Solution 7: Contact HP support Solution 1: Make sure you are using genuine HP ink cartridges Solution: Check to see : • Print using the maximum dpi Cause: The print quality setting was set...
... lines, streaks, or marks on it is not set too low. Print the image with HP printers to help you easily produce great results, time after time. 112 Solve a problem Solve a problem Click the Features tab. 6. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the type of...; Solution 4: Use a higher print quality setting • Solution 5: Align the printer • Solution 6: Clean the printhead • Solution 7: Contact HP support Solution 1: Make sure you are using genuine HP ink cartridges Solution: Check to see : • Print using the maximum dpi Cause: The print quality setting was set...
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...information, see if the print quality problem still exists. If this did not resolve the issue, try the next solution. Press the down arrow button to highlight Clean Printhead, and then press OK. Press the...HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Solution 6: Clean the printhead Solution: If the previous solutions did not solve the issue, try cleaning the printhead. Solve a problem 114 Solve a problem Recycle or discard the page. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2. Press Setup. To align the printer from the HP Photosmart...
...information, see if the print quality problem still exists. If this did not resolve the issue, try the next solution. Press the down arrow button to highlight Clean Printhead, and then press OK. Press the...HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Solution 6: Clean the printhead Solution: If the previous solutions did not solve the issue, try cleaning the printhead. Solve a problem 114 Solve a problem Recycle or discard the page. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2. Press Setup. To align the printer from the HP Photosmart...
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...color mixing (yellow bar contains magenta streaks) Solve a problem ◦ Check the estimated ink levels in the cartridges. ◦ Remove the cartridge corresponding to the streaked bar. Sample text area - expected result • If the type is uneven, streaked, or smeared, clean the printhead, and then print this print quality issue, contact HP...jagged, align the printer, and then print this print quality issue, contact HP support for service. 3. Sample text area - expected result 116 Solve a problem Chapter 13 Color bars - streaks or smears 4. Alignment pattern -
...color mixing (yellow bar contains magenta streaks) Solve a problem ◦ Check the estimated ink levels in the cartridges. ◦ Remove the cartridge corresponding to the streaked bar. Sample text area - expected result • If the type is uneven, streaked, or smeared, clean the printhead, and then print this print quality issue, contact HP...jagged, align the printer, and then print this print quality issue, contact HP support for service. 3. Sample text area - expected result 116 Solve a problem Chapter 13 Color bars - streaks or smears 4. Alignment pattern -
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...solution. Printouts are faded or have dull colors Try the following solutions if the colors in your printout are not as bright and intense as a result of non-HP supplies. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of using genuine HP ink cartridges Solution: Check to be covered... issue, try the next solution. • If the lines are designed and tested with the printhead. Cause: There was a problem with HP printers to help you use genuine HP ink cartridges. Genuine HP ink cartridges are jagged, align the printer, and then print this print quality issue, contact...
...solution. Printouts are faded or have dull colors Try the following solutions if the colors in your printout are not as bright and intense as a result of non-HP supplies. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of using genuine HP ink cartridges Solution: Check to be covered... issue, try the next solution. • If the lines are designed and tested with the printhead. Cause: There was a problem with HP printers to help you use genuine HP ink cartridges. Genuine HP ink cartridges are jagged, align the printer, and then print this print quality issue, contact...
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...tray. Solution 4: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that is not set incorrectly. For more information, see : • Recommended papers for printing • Information on a flat surface in a cool, dry place. Solution 5: Clean the printhead Solution: If the previous solutions did not solve ... receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to highlight Tools, and then press OK. 118 Solve a problem Solve a problem You do not need to use immediately. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Print the image with ...
...tray. Solution 4: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that is not set incorrectly. For more information, see : • Recommended papers for printing • Information on a flat surface in a cool, dry place. Solution 5: Clean the printhead Solution: If the previous solutions did not solve ... receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to highlight Tools, and then press OK. 118 Solve a problem Solve a problem You do not need to use immediately. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Print the image with ...
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...one side, or contain one or more streaks of a different color, refer to diagnose print quality issues. You do not need to highlight Tools, and then press OK. 4. Color... panel or HP Photosmart Software. The bars should have sharp edges and be solid extending with uniform color all the ... 119 Solve a problem Print quality typically deteriorates as cartridges run out of the page. Press any of the color bars are irregularly ... After cleaning the printhead, print a print quality report. The product prints a print quality report that ink cartridge. Color bars - expected ...
...one side, or contain one or more streaks of a different color, refer to diagnose print quality issues. You do not need to highlight Tools, and then press OK. 4. Color... panel or HP Photosmart Software. The bars should have sharp edges and be solid extending with uniform color all the ... 119 Solve a problem Print quality typically deteriorates as cartridges run out of the page. Press any of the color bars are irregularly ... After cleaning the printhead, print a print quality report. The product prints a print quality report that ink cartridge. Color bars - expected ...
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...distribution Sample text area - expected result 120 Solve a problem If the issue persists, clean the printhead, and then print this diagnostic page again. NOTE: If cleaning the printhead does not solve this print quality issue, contact HP support for service. • If any of the ...this diagnostic page again. ◦ If cleaning the printhead does not solve this diagnostic page again. Look at the large text above the color bars. Sample text area - color mixing (yellow bar contains magenta streaks) Solve a problem ◦ Check the estimated ink levels in the cartridges...
...distribution Sample text area - expected result 120 Solve a problem If the issue persists, clean the printhead, and then print this diagnostic page again. NOTE: If cleaning the printhead does not solve this print quality issue, contact HP support for service. • If any of the ...this diagnostic page again. ◦ If cleaning the printhead does not solve this diagnostic page again. Look at the large text above the color bars. Sample text area - color mixing (yellow bar contains magenta streaks) Solve a problem ◦ Check the estimated ink levels in the cartridges...
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...the issue, try the next solution. For more information, go to HP's Web site to make sure it will be cleaned. Cause: The printhead needed to : www.hp.com/support. If this print quality issue, contact HP support for service. Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy Try the following ...solutions if your printout is not a problem with your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for ...
...the issue, try the next solution. For more information, go to HP's Web site to make sure it will be cleaned. Cause: The printhead needed to : www.hp.com/support. If this print quality issue, contact HP support for service. Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy Try the following ...solutions if your printout is not a problem with your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for ...
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... to color and icon for your product Cartridges in wrong slot • General printer error • Incompatible ink cartridges • Incompatible printhead • Ink alert • Ink cartridge problem • Ink service capacity warning • Ink system failure • Check ink cartridges • Install printhead and then cartridges • Non-HP cartridge • Original HP ink...
... to color and icon for your product Cartridges in wrong slot • General printer error • Incompatible ink cartridges • Incompatible printhead • Ink alert • Ink cartridge problem • Ink service capacity warning • Ink system failure • Check ink cartridges • Install printhead and then cartridges • Non-HP cartridge • Original HP ink...
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... ink opening pointing up. 4. Solutions are listed in order, with the printhead or ink cartridges. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until it stops. 212 Solve a problem Solve a problem Printhead problem Try the following solutions to : www.hp.com/support. Open the ink cartridge door. 3. Lift the latch handle...
... ink opening pointing up. 4. Solutions are listed in order, with the printhead or ink cartridges. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until it stops. 212 Solve a problem Solve a problem Printhead problem Try the following solutions to : www.hp.com/support. Open the ink cartridge door. 3. Lift the latch handle...
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... button to see if that improves the quality. Solutions are properly installed • Solution 3: Clean the ink cartridge contacts • Solution 4: Contact HP support 216 Solve a problem Solve a problem To clean the printhead from the control panel 1. Ink cartridge is missing, incorrectly installed, or not intended for your country/region, and then click Contact...
... button to see if that improves the quality. Solutions are properly installed • Solution 3: Clean the ink cartridge contacts • Solution 4: Contact HP support 216 Solve a problem Solve a problem To clean the printhead from the control panel 1. Ink cartridge is missing, incorrectly installed, or not intended for your country/region, and then click Contact...
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...print cartridges low ink 130 print quality smeared ink 102 print settings print quality 101 printer found screen, Windows 10 printhead problems 212 printing slow, troubleshoot 131 problems copy 138 error messages 185 print 128 scan 135 R recycle ink cartridges 229 regulatory notices regulatory model identification number... scan 137 incorrect or missing on scan 137 jagged 124 meaningless characters 129 not filled in 107 smooth fonts 124 transparencies specifications 226 troubleshoot fax problems 107, 146, 147, 153, 155, 156, 157, 159, 161, 162, 167, 169, 171, 172, 177, 182 incorrect measurements ...
...print cartridges low ink 130 print quality smeared ink 102 print settings print quality 101 printer found screen, Windows 10 printhead problems 212 printing slow, troubleshoot 131 problems copy 138 error messages 185 print 128 scan 135 R recycle ink cartridges 229 regulatory notices regulatory model identification number... scan 137 incorrect or missing on scan 137 jagged 124 meaningless characters 129 not filled in 107 smooth fonts 124 transparencies specifications 226 troubleshoot fax problems 107, 146, 147, 153, 155, 156, 157, 159, 161, 162, 167, 169, 171, 172, 177, 182 incorrect measurements ...