HP Color Inkjet cp1700 manual Poor print quality, Check how the media is loaded

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Check the margin settings

lIf the text or graphics are cut off at the edges of the page, make sure the margin settings for the document do not exceed the printable area of your printer.

For information about margin settings, see “Minimum margins.”

Check how the media is loaded

lMake sure the width and length guides fit snugly against the left and bottom edges of the stack of media, and that there are no more than 150 sheets of media or a stack .58 in (15 mm) thick loaded in Tray 1. For Tray 2, make sure the stack is not more than .98 in (.25 mm) thick.

For information on loading media, see “Load paper.”

If none of the above solutions worked, the problem is likely caused by the inability of the software program to properly interpret print settings. Check the release notes for known software conflicts. Otherwise, check your software program manual, or call the software manufacturer for more specific help for this problem.

Poor print quality

Check the printheads and ink cartridges

lReplace any clogged or worn printheads or low or empty ink cartridges, and then try to print again.

Check the paper quality

lThe paper might be too moist or too rough. Make sure that the media you are using meets HP specifications, and then try to print again.

Check the inside of the printer

lThe inside of the printer might be dirty, causing lines or smudges to appear on your printout. Turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and clean the inside of the printer with a lint-free cloth, and then try to print again.

Meaningless characters printed

Check the cable connection

lA common cause for nonsense characters is a poor cable connection between the printer and computer. Make sure the cable connection at both ends is good and that the cable is securely fastened.

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Contents User’s guide Copyright Information Contents Using the Toolbox TroubleshootingMaintaining the printer HP Supplies and Accessories LCD Messages Printer SpecificationsGetting started Other resources for product informationSetting up Printer parts and locationsFront of printer LCD panel and infrared lens Back of printer Setting up the printer Auto-duplex unit optional accessoryCheck the box contents Install Tray 2 optional accessory Unpack the printerInstall the auto-duplex unit Install the ink cartridges Turn on the printerInstall the printheads Enww Load paper Media type Tray 1 Tray 2 Front Rear Manual feedTips for loading paper To load Tray 1 or TrayInstall the printer software Connect the interface cableTo load the front manual feed Setting the LCD language To set the LCD languageConnecting to a NetworkPeer-to-peer networks Client-server networks Installing the network printer on client computers Establishing a network connectionTo install a network printer on a client computer To configure Mac AppleTalkClose the Chooser window Installingsoftware printer Installing the Windows printer softwareInstalling the printer driver To install the printer driverMaking copies of the software Installing the Macintosh printer software To verify the installationTo uninstall the software To install the printer driver Uninstalling the softwareInstalling the software on DOS Installing other softwareUsing the Printer Printer featuresPrinter settings To change print settings for the current documentTo change default print settings Selecting print media Printer driver helpJIS B5 Media handling Selecting a trayTo turn on Auto-Pick Tips for selecting and using print media Minimum marginsCancelling a print job Performing printer tasksTwo-sided printing duplexing To perform auto-duplexing To perform manual duplexingInfrared printing Tips for two-sided printingTo print from a handheld device or laptop To print envelopes or cards from Tray Printing on special mediaPrinting envelopes and cards Tips for printing envelopesPrinting on transparencies Printing on media of user-defined sizeTo print on transparencies Using the rear manual feed To print on media of user-defined sizeTo print using the rear manual feed Using the Toolbox Printer Status tabInformation tab Printer Services tab Cleaning the printer To clean the inside of the printerMaintaining the printer To perform a level 2 printhead cleaning Cleaning the printheadsTo perform a level 1 printhead cleaning Maintaining the printheadsReplacing the printheads To perform a level 3 printhead cleaningAligning the printheads To align the printheadsMaintaining the ink cartridges To replace an ink cartridgeTroubleshooting Resolving printer problemsChecking the basics Unexpected printer shutdown Printer is not responding nothing printsPrinter light blinks alternating amber and green Printer takes a long time to printResolving printing problems Blank page printedInfrared printing does not work Placement of the text or graphics is wrong Something on the page is missing or incorrectPoor print quality Check how the media is loadedInk is smearing Colors are printing as black and white Resolving paper-feed problems Print media is jammedTo clear a jam Enww Enww Paper-feed problems Paper tray cannot be insertedTo avoid jams Printing a diagnostic To print a diagnostic page from the LCD panelOn the World Wide Web Resolving common Macintosh problemsContacting customer support HP telephone supportFor customers in North America For customers outside of North AmericaCalling from elsewhere in the world AustraliaSupplies HP Supplies AccessoriesAccessories Ink cartridgesNetwork interface Parallel cablesUSB cable HP Bright White Inkjet PaperHP ColorFast Photo Paper HP Premium Photo PaperHP Photo Paper HP Photo Quality Inkjet/Design Glossy PaperHP Professional Brochure and Flyer Paper HP Design Heavyweight PaperHP Heavyweight Premium Paper HP Premium Inkjet PaperHP Greeting Card Paper HP Banner PaperHP Textured Greeting Cards HP Iron-on T-shirt TransfersCancelling JOB LCD MessagesExpired Available Printhead Access Printer Specifications Standard International A6, A5, A4, A3, A3+Without auto-duplex unit and Tray 2 installed Recommended Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Limitations of Warranty Enww Declaration of Conformity Index Enww Input trays Enww Enww Enww Weight specifications media C-2 printer C-2 Enww