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Question posted by figazlooems on March 25th, 2017

Test Page Aqua Blue And Faint Print

Have changed cartridges. Cleaned heads and nozzlesTest pageHeader Aqua blue. Print very faint greenThank youPamela (New Zealand)

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on March 25th, 2017 7:42 PM

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It's not clear from your question whether this problem arose before or after you changed cartridges. In any event, take a look at the suggestions at http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000084.htm.

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