HP 1100dtn manual Ink is smearing

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Ink is smearing

Check the print mode

zWhen you print documents that use a lot of ink, you must allow the document more time to dry before handling it. This is especially true for transparencies. Select Best mode in the printer driver, and increase the ink drying time from Advanced Features in the printer driver. Under Advanced Features is an Ink Volume slider that you can use in conjunction with drying time to decrease ink saturation. However, note that decreasing ink saturation might give printouts a “washed-out” quality.

zColor documents that have rich, blended colors can wrinkle or smear when printed using Best mode. Try using the Normal, Fast Normal, or Draft mode to reduce ink, or use HP Premium Paper designed for printing vivid color documents.

Check the media type

zSome types of media do not accept ink well, which causes the ink to dry more slowly and results in smearing. See “Selecting print media”.

Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely

Check the ink cartridges

zTry removing and then reinstalling the ink cartridges, and make sure to snap them firmly into place.

zYour ink cartridge might be out of ink. Replace the empty ink cartridge. See “Replacing ink cartridges”.

Check the media type

zSome media types are not suitable for use with your printer. See “Selecting print media”.

Output is faded or dull colored

Check the print mode

zThe Fast Normal and Draft modes allow you to 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 paper type print setting

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

Check the ink cartridges

zOn the printed page, check that all the lines in the text or image are connected and have printed properly. If the lines are broken, one or more of your ink cartridges is probably out of ink or defective. Replace those ink cartridges with new ones.

Colors are printing as black and white

Check the printer driver settings

zThe Print In Grayscale check box might be selected. From your application, open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Color tab and make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected.

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Contents Page Page User’s guide Copyright Information Contents Glossary Index Getting started Finding other resources for product informationHP Business Inkjet 1100d Learning about printer configurationsHP Business Inkjet 1100dtn Front view Paper stack indicatorUnderstanding the printer parts and functions Paper guides Output trayControl panel parts Power button Power light greenPrinting supplies area Resume buttonPower input USB connectorBack view USB connection Connecting the printerConnecting directly using a USB or parallel cable Windows Parallel connectionCompleting a software-first installation recommended To complete a software-first installationTo complete a hardware-first installation Completing a hardware-first installationSelect Specify a location Sharing the printer on a locally shared network Windows Using a printer connected to another computer clientsSharing a printer connected to your computer the server To finish installing for Mac OS 8.6 to Mac OS Connecting directly using a USB cable Mac OSTo connect using a USB cable To finish installing for Mac OS X and laterUSB printer sharing over an Ethernet network Mac OS Sharing among Mac computers with the same operating systemInstalling the HP Jetdirect internal print server card Connecting to a networkTo install the HP Jetdirect print server Installing the printer driver on the server Windows To install the printer driver on the serverTo install software for a network printer on a Macintosh Installing software for a network printer on a MacintoshTo finish a network installation for Mac OS 8.6 to Mac OS To finish a network installation for Mac OS X or later Uninstalling the printing system softwareUninstalling software for Windows all versions Running the scrubber utilityGaining access to the embedded Web server Using the embedded Web serverUninstalling software for Macintosh all versions Embedded Web server pagesInstalling other software Making copies of the softwareEnww Tips for selecting and using print media Using the printerSelecting print media Understanding supported sizes Understanding specifications for supported mediaMedia size Tray Envelope Auto Slot Understanding supported media types and weights Tray Type Weight CapacitySetting minimum margins Media Left margin Right margin Top margin Bottom marginLoading media To load Tray 1 or TrayLetter/A4 Legal Configuring trays Tray usage Steps to complete For more informationTo select a default tray Windows Setting the tray lockSelecting a default tray On the Printer Services tab, click Advanced ConfigurationUnderstanding default tray behavior for the Mac OS Printing using the PCL 3 printer driverTo print using the PCL 3 printer driver To change settings from an application current jobs Changing printer settingsChanging settings for Windows To change default settings all future jobsTo change page setup settings Changing settings for the Mac OSTo set the default media type To change print settingsPrinting on both sides duplexing Canceling a print jobPerforming printer tasks Guidelines for printing on both sides of aTo perform automatic duplexing Mac OS 8.6 to Performing automatic duplexingTo perform automatic duplexing Windows To perform automatic duplexing Mac OSTo perform manual duplexing Mac OS 8.6 to Performing manual duplexingTo perform manual duplexing Windows On the Basics tab, select Back to Front under Page OrderTo print digital photographs Windows Printing photographsTo perform manual duplexing Mac OS To print digital photographs MacintoshTips for printing envelopes Printing on special mediaPrinting on envelopes and cards To print envelopes from the envelope slot WindowsTo print envelopes or cards from Tray 1 Windows To print envelopes from the envelope slot Mac OSTo load envelopes or cards in Tray To print envelopes or cards from Tray 1 Mac OS 8.6 to OSTo print transparencies Windows Printing on transparenciesTo load transparencies To print transparencies Mac OS 8.6 toTo load custom-size media Printing on custom-size mediaTo print transparencies Mac OS To print custom-size media WindowsTo print custom-size media Mac OS To print custom-size media Mac OS 8.6 toSize pull-down menu, click Edit Custom Paper Sizes Using the Toolbox Using diagnostic toolsPrinter Status tab Printer Services tab Information tabNotification of printer driver and firmware updates Using hp instant supportEasy access to troubleshooting tips Access to hp servicesUsing myPrintMileage To display the HP Inkjet Utility Using the HP Inkjet UtilityViewing the HP Inkjet Utility panels Using the deskjet control panel Djcp Using HP Web JetadminTo install Djcp Maintaining ink cartridges and printheads TroubleshootingMaintaining Replacing ink cartridgesTo replace an ink cartridge Cleaning the printheads Checking the printheadsTo perform a level 1 printhead cleaning at the control panel Cleaning the printhead contacts To clean the printhead contactsEnww To align the printheads from the Toolbox Windows Aligning the printheadsTo align printheads from the control panel To align the printheads from the HP Inkjet Utility Mac OSReplacing the printheads To replace a printheadEnww To calibrate color from the Toolbox Calibrating colorTo calibrate color from the HP Inkjet Utility Clearing jams To clear a jamTo avoid jams Starting troubleshooting Resolving paper-feed problems including skewingPrinting a configuration To print a printer configuration page from the control panelPrinter shuts down unexpectedly Resolving printer problemsPrinter is not responding nothing prints All lights are blinking Printer takes a long time to printBlank page printed Resolving printing problemsSomething on the page is missing or incorrect Placement of the text or graphics is wrong Check the page-orientation settingPoor print quality Check the printheads and ink cartridgesInk is smearing Wrong colors are printing Another paper-feed problem is occurring Resolving paper-feed problemsTray cannot be inserted Troubleshooting installation issues Hardware installation issuesMinimum Software installation issuesRecommended Printer lights reference ActionLight pattern Light description From using this cartridge is not Alternates with Finding accessory part numbers HP supplies and accessoriesOrdering printing supplies through the Toolbox Finding supplies part numbers HP ColorFast Photo Paper HP Premium Photo PaperHP Photo Paper HP Photo-Quality Inkjet PaperHP Banner Paper HP Premium Inkjet Transparency FilmHP Premium Plus Inkjet Transparency Film HP Textured Greeting CardsHp instant support Support and warrantyToolbox WebHP telephone support Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Extent of limited warrantyLimitations of liability Limitations of warrantyLocal law Printer specifications Envelope slot one envelopeRecommended FCC statement Regulatory informationShielded cables EMI statement Korea Regulatory model number Power cord statementLED classification Energy consumption Declaration of Conformity Enww 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