HP K5300 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely, Output is faded or dull colored

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Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely

Check the media type

Some media types are not suitable for use with the device. For more information, see Select print media.

Check the print mode

Try using the Best mode in the printer driver. For more infromation, see Change print settings.

Check the printheads

Print the print quality diagnostic page on a clean sheet of white paper. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions. For more information, see To print the print quality diagnostic page.

Output is faded or dull colored

Check the print mode

The Draft or Fast mode in the printer driver allows you to print at a faster rate, which is good for printing drafts. To get better results, select Normal or Best. For more information, see Change print settings.

Check the paper type setting

When printing on transparencies or other special media, select the corresponding media type in the print driver. For more information, see To print on special or custom- sized media (Windows).

Check the printheads

Print the print quality diagnostic page on a clean sheet of white paper. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions. For more information, see To print the print quality diagnostic page.

Colors are printing as black and white

Check the print settings

Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the printer driver.

Wrong colors are printing

Check the print settings

Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the printer driver.

Poor print quality and unexpected printouts

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Contents HP Officejet Pro K5300/K5400 Page HP Officejet Pro K5300/K5400 Printer series Trademarks Safety informationCopyright information Contents Maintain and troubleshoot Control-panel lights reference HP supplies and accessoriesSupport and warranty Regulatory information Device specificationsResource Description Location Get startedFind other resources for the product Resource Description AccessibilityVisual Front view Understand the device partsMobility SupportBack view Cancel buttonControl panel Install the duplexer Install the accessoriesInstall Tray To install the duplexerTo install Tray Turn on accessories in the print driverClick Apply Changes To turn on accessories on Windows computersTo turn on accessories on Macintosh computers Select print media Tips for selecting and using print mediaUse the device Understand specifications for supported media Cards X 13 inches 216 x 330 mmEnvelopes Other media Photo mediaCapacity Understand supported media types and weightsTray Type Weight Paper 60 to 105 g/m2 Media Left Right Top Bottom Margin Load mediaSet minimum margins To load Tray 1 main tray To load Tray Follow these steps Configure traysWant to To change default settings for all future jobs Windows Change print settingsTo change settings Mac OS To configure the traysGuidelines for printing on both sides of a Use the HP Solution Center WindowsPrint on both sides duplexing To perform duplexing Windows Print on special and custom-sized mediaTo perform automatic duplexing Mac OS To print on special or custom-sized media WindowsTo print on special or custom-sized media Mac OS Print borderlessTo set a custom media size Click Manage Custom Sizes in the Paper Size pull-down menuTo print a borderless document Windows Click Properties, Setup or PreferencesTo print a borderless document Mac OS Open the Paper Type/Quality panelCancel a print job Manage the device Configure and manageMonitor the device Administer the deviceEmbedded Web server Use device management toolsTo open the embedded Web server Pages/buttons ContentsToolbox tabs Toolbox WindowsTo open the Toolbox HP Printer Utility panels HP Printer Utility Mac OSTo open the HP Printer Utility HP Web Jetadmin software Network Printer Setup Utility Mac OSPrinter Settings panel To open the Network Printer Setup UtilityHP Instant Support MyPrintMileage Understand the self-test diagnosticChapter To print the self-test diagnostic Understand the network configurationDirect connection Configure the device WindowsTo print the network configuration To share the device on a locally shared network To connect the device before installing the softwareNetwork connection To install the device on a networkTo install the device software on client computers Configure the device Mac OSTo install the printer driver using Add Printer Select Network Printer or Network Printer ServerTo share the device among computers running Mac OS To install the software for network or direct connectionTo share the device on a locally shared network To uninstall from a Windows computer, method Uninstall and reinstall the softwareTo uninstall from a Windows computer, method Replace the ink cartridges Maintain and troubleshootSupported ink cartridges To replace the ink cartridges Maintain the printheadsTo check printhead health To print the print quality diagnosticTo align the printheads To calibrate the linefeed To clean the printheadsTo clean the printhead contacts manually Chapter Maintain the printheads To replace the printheads Maintain the printheads Store printing supplies Troubleshooting tips and resourcesStore ink cartridges Store printheadsDevice shuts down unexpectedly Solve printing problemsAll device lights are on or flashing Device is not responding nothing printsDevice takes a long time to print Device does not accept printheadSomething on the page is missing or incorrect Blank or partial page printedPlacement of the text or graphics is wrong Poor quality printouts Poor print quality and unexpected printoutsDevice prints half a page, then ejects the paper Meaningless characters print Check the print settingsInk is smearing Check the document fileOutput is faded or dull colored Ink is not filling the text or graphics completelyColors are printing as black and white Wrong colors are printingPrintout shows bleeding colors Check the graphics placementColors do not line up properly Lines or dots are missing from text or graphicsOptional Tray 2 cannot be inserted Solve paper-feed problemsAnother paper-feed problem is occurring Embedded Web server cannot be opened Solve device management problemsHardware installation suggestions Troubleshoot installation issuesCheck the device IP address Check the deviceSolve network problems Software installation suggestionsVerify installation preliminaries General network troubleshootingClear jams Problems connecting to a wired networkTo clear a jam Clear a jam in the deviceTips for avoiding jams Light description/Light pattern Explanation Control-panel lights referenceInterpreting control-panel lights Clear a jam Services or repairs Light description/Light pattern Explanation See HP supplies Explanation and recommended action Interpreting network connector lightsLight description/Light pattern Accessories HP supplies and accessoriesOrder printing supplies online SuppliesHP media PrintheadsObtain electronic support Support and warrantyObtain HP telephone support Before you callTelephone support numbers Appendix B Support and warranty Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement To remove ink cartridges before shipment Prepare the device for shipmentRemove the ink cartridges and printheads before shipment To remove printheads before shipment Pack the device To pack the device Product features and capacities Device specificationsPhysical specifications System requirements Processor and memory specificationsPrint resolution Network protocol specificationsEmbedded Web server specifications Electrical specifications Environmental specificationsFCC statement Regulatory informationOther regulatory information Shielded cablesPower cord statement Declaration of conformity Material safety data sheets Recycling Power consumptionEnvironmental sustainability program Reduction and eliminationHP products and supplies Product packagingPlastics Index Page Page Page Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P
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