HP 450 manual Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely, Faded or dull-colored output

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Check the media type

￿Some types of media do not accept ink well, which causes the ink to dry more slowly and results in smearing. Some thicker cards may also tend to smear.

For guidelines about selecting media, see Selecting print media.

￿Check that the media is loaded print-side up.

￿Check that the correct media type is selected in the printer driver.

Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely

Check the print cartridges

￿The print cartridge might not be sitting properly in the print cartridge carriage. Try removing and then reinstalling the print cartridges.

￿Your print cartridge might be out of ink. Replace the empty print cartridge. For instructions, see Replacing the print cartridges.

￿Try cleaning the print cartridges. For instructions, see Cleaning the print cartridges.

Check the media type

￿Some media types are not suitable for use with your printer. For guidelines about selecting media, see Selecting print media.

￿Check that the media is loaded print-side up.

Faded or dull-colored output

Check the print mode

The Fast mode (Draft in Macintosh) lets you print at a faster rate. This option is good for printing drafts. To achieve better colored printout, select Normal or Best mode in the printer driver.

Check the printer driver settings

For Windows, try adjusting the Saturation, Brightness and Color Tone from the Color tab in the printer driver. For Macintosh, adjust these settings from the Color Panel in the Print dialog box.

Check the media type print setting

When printing on transparencies or other special media, select the corresponding media type in the Print Settings dialog box.

Check the print cartridges

￿Check that all the lines on the printout are connected and have printed properly. If the lines are broken, one of your print cartridges is probably out of ink or defective. Check the ink levels, then try cleaning the print cartridges. If this does not work, replace those print cartridges with new ones. For instructions, see Replacing the print cartridges.

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Contents Hp deskjet 450 mobile printer User’s guide Enww Contents Using the Toolbox Setting Up For more informationUnderstanding printer parts and functions Front viewBack view Bottom viewUnderstanding printer buttons and LEDs Setting up the printer Check the box contentsConnect the power cord Unpack the printerInstall the print cartridges Turn on the printerEnww Install the software Connect the printer cable if requiredLoad paper For WindowsUsing the battery optional Battery safetyAlign the print cartridges Understanding the battery Installing the batteryCharging and using the battery Removing the battery Important notesTravel tips Installing Software USBTo install the printer driver For WindowsMaking copies of the printer software To verify the installation To uninstall the softwareTo install the printer driver Mac OS For MacintoshInstalling software for PDAs For Palm OSBtPrint System requirementsInstalling other software To install the HP Deskjet 450 PDA GuidePrinting from mobile phones To copy from the Starter CDPrinter features Windows and Macintosh PrintingTo change print settings for the current document To change default print settingsPrinting from notebooks and desktops Windows To print from a Windows application Infrared printingBluetooth printing Selecting the default printer using other optionsPrinting from Macintosh Selecting the default printer in OS Using the HP Inkjet UtilityDisplaying the HP Inkjet Utility Two-sided printing Viewing the HP Inkjet Utility panelsCanceling a print job Selecting and Using Tips for selecting and using print mediaPrint Media Selecting print mediaLoading print media Minimum printing marginsPrinting cards Printing photographs Calibrating colorPrinting digital camera photographs To print from a CompactFlash card Printing on transparencies For Windows Using the Toolbox Printer Status tabInformation tab Installing myPrintMileage Agent MyPrintMileagePrinter Services tab Cleaning the printer Cleaning the print cartridgesMaintaining the Printer To clean the print cartridges To perform a level 1 cleaningTo perform a level 2 cleaning To perform a level 3 cleaning Aligning the print cartridgesTo align from the printer driver in Windows Replacing the print cartridges To align in Macintosh USB onlyTo align in DOS Enww Single-cartridge printing mode Calibrating colorReplaceable ink service module Troubleshooting General troubleshooting tipsCheck the power Check the front access coverBluetooth Check the printer connectionParallel or USB InfraredCheck the print settings Check the printer selectionCheck the print media Check the LEDsSolving printer problems Printing diagnostic and configuration pagesGetting printer information Printing a demoCheck the front access cover Check the printer setupPrinter takes a long time to print Unexpected printer shutdown Check the status of the print cartridgesCheck available system resources Be patientSolving printing problems Blank page is printedMeaningless characters are printed Placement of the text or graphics is wrong Check the color print settings Something on the page is missing or incorrectCheck that the media is loaded correctly Check if print cartridge is removedCheck the print mode Poor print qualityInk is smearing Check the paper qualityCheck the printer driver settings Check the media type print settingInk is not filling the text or graphics completely Faded or dull-colored outputColors are printing as black and white Wrong colors are printingIf printing using a single print cartridge Check the print settingsCheck the graphics placement Bleeding colors in printoutWireless printing problems Bluetooth printing does not workInfrared printing does not work Solving media feed problems Paper output problemMedia is not picked up from the input tray Paper skewPrint media is jammed Solving Macintosh-specific problems Tips for avoiding paper jamsHP Supplies Accessories AccessoriesSupplies Print cartridgesHP Premium Inkjet Heavyweight Paper HP Printing PaperHP Office Paper HP Office Recycled PaperHP Premium Photo Paper HP Photo PaperHP Everyday Photo Paper HP Premium Glossy PaperHP Professional Brochure and Flyer Paper HP Premium Plus Transparency FilmHP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Greeting Card PaperPrinter Specifications Enww Enww LED Reference Enww Enww Enww Customer Support InternetHp instant support HP telephone supportFor customers in North America For customers outside of North AmericaCalling from elsewhere in the world AustraliaHewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Extent of Limited WarrantyLimitations of Warranty Limitations of LiabilityLocal Law Declaration of Conformity Index NumericsEnww Enww
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