HP J4660 manual Ink is smearing, Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely

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Check the document file

The document file may be damaged. If you can print other documents from the same application, try printing a backup copy of your document, if available.

Align the ink cartridges

Align the ink cartridges. For more information, see Align the ink cartridges.

Ink is smearing

Check the print settings

•When you print documents that use much ink, allow more time to dry before handling the printouts. This is especially true for transparencies. In the printer driver, select the Best print quality, and also increase the ink drying time and reduce the ink saturation using the ink volume under the advanced features (Windows) or ink features (Mac OS). However, note that decreasing ink saturation might give printouts a "washed-out" quality.

•Color documents that have rich, blended colors can wrinkle or smear when printed using the Best print quality. Try using another print mode, such as Normal, to reduce ink, or use HP Premium Paper designed for printing vivid color documents. For more information, see Change print settings.

Check the media type

Some types of media do not accept ink well. For these types of media, ink will dry more slowly and smearing may occur. For more information, see Understand specifications for supported media.

Check the ink cartridges

Make sure the correct ink cartridges are installed and the ink cartridges are not low on ink. For more information, see Manage the device and Work with ink cartridges.

HP cannot guarantee the quality of non-HP ink cartridges.

Clean the ink cartridge

The ink cartridges may need to be cleaned. For more information, see, Clean the ink cartridges.

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 Understand specifications for supported media.

Check the ink cartridges

Make sure the ink cartridges are not low on ink. For more information, see Manage the device and Work with ink cartridges.

HP cannot guarantee the quality of non-HP ink cartridges.

Poor print quality and unexpected printouts

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Contents HP Officejet J4500 All-in-One series HP Officejet J4500 All-in-One series Hewlett-Packard Company notices Safety informationAccessibility Copyright informationPage Contents Copy ScanFax Configure and manage Maintain and troubleshoot Support and warranty HP supplies and accessoriesRegulatory information Device specificationsGet started Find other resources for the productResource Description Location Ink levels Ink cartridge health status Understand the device partsFront view Resource DescriptionBack view Printing supplies areaLow ink indicator Device control panel buttons and lightsLabel Connection information Use the device Use device control panel menusDevice control-panel message types To change settings from the device control panel Change device settingsError messages Critical error messagesUse the HP Solution Center Windows To change settings from the HP Solution Center WindowsUse the HP photo and imaging software To open the HP Photosmart Software on a Windows computer Load originalsTo load an original in the document feeder tray Load an original on the scanner glassLoad an original in the automatic document feeder ADF To load an original on the scanner glassSelect print media Tips for selecting and using print mediaTransparencies Understand specifications for supported mediaCards and envelopes Photo mediaUnderstand supported sizes Media sizeStandard media sizes Envelopes CardsPhoto media Capacity Understand supported media types and weightsTray Type Weight Main tray Paper 60 to 105 g/m2 Other mediaTray Type Weight Capacity Envelopes 75 to 90 g/m Set minimum marginsMedia Left Right Top Bottom Margin To load main tray Click the Paper/Features tabLoad media Print on special and custom-sized mediaClick Manage Custom Sizes in the Paper Size pull-down menu Print borderlessTo set a custom media size a. Click the Custom button To print on special or custom-sized media Mac OSOpen the Paper Type/Quality panel Click Properties or SetupTo print a borderless document Windows To print a borderless document Mac OSSet up a speed-dial group Set up speed-dial entriesSet up fax numbers as speed-dial entries or groups Set up speed-dial entriesPrint and view a list of speed-dial entries Print Change print settingsChange default settings for all future jobs Windows To change the settingsChange settings Mac OS Cancel a print jobCopy Make copies from the device control panelTo make a copy from the device control panel Change the copy settings Set the number of copiesSet the copy paper size Set the copy paper type Paper type Device control panel settingTo change the copy quality from the device control panel Change copy speed or qualityResize an original to fit onto letter or A4 paper Copy a legal-size document onto letter paperTo resize a document from the device control panel To copy a legal-size document onto letter paper Adjust the lightness and darkness of your copyTo adjust the copy contrast from the device control panel Enhance blurred areas of your copyTo copy an overexposed photo from the device control panel Cancel a copy jobEnhance light areas of your copy To copy a blurred document from the device control panelScan an original ScanScan from a TWAIN-compliant or a WIA-compliant program Scan from a TWAIN-compliant programScan from a WIA-compliant program Edit a scanned photo or graphic Change scan settingsCancel a scan job Edit a scanned originalSend a fax FaxSend a basic fax Send a fax manually from a phoneTo send a basic fax from the device control panel To send a fax manually from an extension phone Send a fax using monitor dialingSend a fax from memory Schedule a fax to send laterTo send a fax from memory To schedule a fax from the device control panel To cancel a scheduled faxTo send a fax to multiple recipients using group speed dial Send a fax to multiple recipientsSend a color original or photo fax Change the fax resolution and Lighter / Darker settingsChange the fax resolution To change the resolution from the device control panelChange the Lighter / Darker setting To change the ECM setting from the device control panel Send a fax in Error Correction ModeSet new default settings To set new default settings from the device control panelReceive a fax Receive a fax manuallyTo receive a fax manually Off Set up backup faxTo set backup fax from the device control panel On Error OnlyReprint received faxes from memory Poll to receive a faxTo reprint faxes in memory from the device control panel Forward faxes to another number Set the paper size for received faxesTo forward faxes from the device control panel Add numbers to the junk fax list Set automatic reduction for incoming faxesBlock junk fax numbers To set automatic reduction from the device control panelTo remove numbers from the list of junk fax numbers Receive faxes to your computerActivate Fax to PC Select Settings, and then select Fax to PC Setup WizardModify Fax to PC settings To modify Fax to PC settings from the device control panelSelect the Fax to PC Settings tab Change fax settingsConfigure the fax header To modify Fax to PC settings from the Solution CenterSet the answer mode Auto answer Set the number of rings before answeringChange the answer ring pattern for distinctive ring To set the dial type Set the fax error correction modeTo set the fax error-correction mode Set the dial typeTo set the fax speed from the device control panel Set the redial optionsSet the fax speed To set the redial optionsTest fax setup To test fax setupFax over the Internet To enable fax confirmation Use reportsPrint fax confirmation reports Print fax error reports To set the device to print fax error reports automaticallyPrint and view the fax log To view the fax log from the HP photo and imaging software Cancel a faxTo cancel a fax To cancel a number you are dialingWindows Configure and manageManage the device Monitor the deviceAdminister the device Use device management toolsToolbox Windows Toolbox tabs Open the ToolboxHP Printer Utility panels Information and Support panel Understand the self-test reportHP Printer Utility Mac OS To open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Device ManagerSet up faxing for the device Countries/regions with a parallel-type phone system Set up faxing parallel phone systemsChoose the correct fax setup for your home or office Select your fax setup case Recommended fax setup for serial-type phone systems Recommended fax setup for parallel-type phone systemsTo set up the device with a separate fax line Other equipment/servicesCase a Separate fax line no voice calls received To set up the device with DSL Case B Set up the device with DSLCase D Fax with a distinctive ring service on the same line Case E Shared voice/fax line To set up the device with a distinctive ring serviceCase F Shared voice/fax line with voice mail To set up the device with a shared voice/fax lineTo set up the device with voice mail To set up the device with a computer dial-up modem Set up the device with a computer dial-up modemTo set up the device with a computer DSL/ADSL modem Set up the device with a computer DSL/ADSL modemShared voice/fax with computer dial-up modem Case H Shared voice/fax line with computer modemBack of the device Shared voice/fax with computer DSL/ADSL modem To set up the device with a computer DSL/ADSL modem Case I Shared voice/fax line with answering machine 10 Example of a parallel splitter 11 Back view of the device Page Telephone wall jack To set up the device with a computer DSL/ADSL modem 12 Example of a parallel splitter Serial-type fax setup To install the software Configure the device WindowsConnect the device before installing the software Share the device on a locally shared networkTo connect the device To install the software Configure the device Mac OSUninstall and reinstall the software To uninstall from a Windows computer, methodTo share the device among computers running Mac OS To uninstall from a Windows computer, method Uninstall and reinstall the software Maintain and troubleshoot Work with ink cartridgesSupported ink cartridges Replace the ink cartridges Handle the ink cartridgesTo replace the ink cartridges Page Align the ink cartridges Printer Toolbox appears Printer Toolbox appears Click the Device Services tab Clean the ink cartridgesTo clean the ink cartridges from the device control panel To clean the ink cartridges from the HP Photosmart SoftwareHP Printer Utility Mac OS Clean the ink cartridge contactsClick Clean the ink cartridges To clean the ink cartridge contactsClean the area around the ink nozzles To clean the area around the ink nozzles Store printing supplies To insert an ink cartridge into the ink cartridge protector Clean the deviceClean the scanner glass To clean the scanner glassClean the automatic document feeder Clean the exteriorTo clean the rollers or separator pad Chapter General troubleshooting tips and resources Solve printing problems Error message appears on control-panel displayDevice shuts down unexpectedly Device is not responding nothing prints Device takes a long time to printBlank or partial page printed Something on the page is missing or incorrect Placement of the text or graphics is wrongCheck the page-orientation setting Poor print quality and unexpected printoutsDevice prints half a page, then ejects the paper Check the type of media loaded in the device Common poor quality printout problemsMeaningless characters print Check the paper qualityCheck the document file Check the print settingsInk is smearing Ink is not filling the text or graphics completelyColors are printing as black and white Check the print modeCheck the paper type setting Output is faded or dull coloredLines or dots are missing from text or graphics Solve paper-feed problemsPrintout shows bleeding colors Colors do not line up properlyMultiple pages are being picked up Media is not picked up from a trayMedia is not coming out correctly Pages are skewingSolve copy problems No copy came outCopies are blank Copy defects are apparent Documents are missing or fadedSize is reduced Copy quality is poorPaper mismatch Error messages appearCheck the software Solve scan problemsScanner did nothing Scan takes too longPart of the document did not scan or text is missing Text cannot be editedCheck the originals Scanned image is skewed crooked Image quality is better when printedScanned image quality is poor Original is a second-generation photo or pictureBlank pages Solve fax problemsScan defects are apparent Take steps to improve the scan qualityFax test failed Fax Hardware Test failed SolutionSolve fax problems 131 Phone Cord Connected to Correct Port on Fax test failed Dial Tone Detection test failed Solution Fax Line Condition test failed Solution Display always shows Phone Off Hook Device is having problems sending and receiving faxesSolution Device is having problems sending a manual fax Solution Device cannot receive faxes, but can send faxes Solution Solve fax problems 139 Device cannot send faxes, but can receive faxes Solution Color faxes do not print Fax tones are recorded on my answering machine SolutionPhone cord that came with my device is not long enough To extend your phone cordCheck the hardware connections Troubleshoot installation issuesHardware installation suggestions Computer cannot receive faxes Fax to PCCheck the device to ensure the following Software installation suggestionsVerify installation preliminaries Check the computer systemClear jams Clear paper jamsTo clear a paper jam from the rear door To clear a paper jam in the automatic document feeder Avoid paper jams HP media HP supplies and accessoriesOrder printing supplies online SuppliesSupport and warranty Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Obtain electronic support Obtain HP telephone supportBefore you call Telephone support numbers Support processHP support by phone Phone support periodCall HP Korea customer support Additional warranty options HP Quick Exchange Service JapanPrepare the device for shipment Remove the ink cartridges before shipmentTo remove ink cartridges before shipment To pack the device Pack the devicePage Processor and memory specifications Device specificationsPhysical specifications Product features and capacitiesMinimum requirements System requirementsDevice memory Operating system compatibilityScan specifications Print specificationsCopy specifications Fax specificationsElectrical specifications Environmental specificationsRegulatory information FCC statement FCC statementToxic and hazardous substance table Noise emission statement for Germany163 Appendix D Hinweis für Benutzer des deutschen Telefonnetzwerks Australia wired fax statementDeclaration of conformity Regulatory model numberEnvironmental product stewardship program Απόρριψη άχρηστων συσκευών στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση Energy Star notice Index Symbols/NumericsPage Page OCR Page Page Twain Page Podręcznik użytkownika
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