HP 3054A e All in One Inkjet CR237A#B1H manual Solve a problem, Improve print quality

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9 Solve a problem

This section contains the following topics:

•Improve print quality

•Clear a paper jam

•Unable to print

•Networking

•HP support

Improve print quality

1.Make sure you are using genuine HP cartridges.

2.Check the print properties to make sure you have selected the appropriate paper type and print quality from the Media drop-down list. In the Printer Software, click Printer Actions and then click Set Preferences to access the print properties.

3.Check the estimated ink levels to determine if the cartridges are low on ink. For more information, see Check the estimated ink levels. If the print cartridges are low on ink consider replacing them.

4.Align the cartridges

To align the cartridges from the Printer Software

NOTE: Aligning the cartridges ensures high-quality output. The HP All-in-One prompts you to align the cartridges every time you install a new cartridge. If you remove and reinstall the same print cartridge, the HP All-in-One will not prompt you to align the print cartridges. The HP All-in-One remembers the alignment values for that print cartridge, so you do not need to realign the print cartridges.

a. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray.

b. In the Printer Software, click Printer Actions and then click Maintenance Tasks to access the Printer Toolbox. c. The Printer Toolbox appears.

d. Click Align Ink Cartridges on the Device Services tab. The product prints an alignment sheet. e. Load the cartridge alignment sheet print side down on the right front corner of the glass.

f. Follow the instructions on the on the printer display to align the cartridges. Recycle or discard the cartridge alignment sheet.

5.Print a diagnostics page if the cartridges are not low on ink.

To print a diagnostics page

a. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray.

b. Click the HP All-in-One desktop icon to open the Printer Software.

NOTE: You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series

c. In the Printer Software, click Printer Actions and then click Maintenance Tasks to access the Printer Toolbox.

d. Click Print Diagnostic Information on the Device Reports tab to print a diagnostics page. Review the blue, magenta, yellow, and black boxes on the diagnostics page. If you are seeing streaks in the color and black boxes, or no ink in portions of the boxes, then automatically clean the cartridges.

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Contents HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series Page Contents Regulatory notices How Do I? Chapter How Do I? Printer parts Get to know the HP All-in-OneWireless Settings Control panel featuresStatus Lights From the Wireless Menu, select SettingsTo change Auto Power-Off setting Auto Power-OffPrint photos PrintTo print a photo on photo paper To print a document Print documentsPrint envelopes Print Quick FormsTips for print success Print Quick FormsInk tips Printer settings tipsPaper loading tips To print in Maximum dpi mode Print using the maximum dpiChapter Print EPrint from anywhere EPrint from anywhereTo ePrint a document from anywhere Chapter EPrint from anywhere Recommended papers for printing Paper basicsLoad media Load small-size paper Load envelopes Load media Chapter Paper basics Copy Copy and scanEasy Copy Scan to a computer More copy featuresPrepare the scan Scan from your computer Scan from the printer control panelTips for scan success Tips for copy successCheck the estimated ink levels Work with cartridgesOrder ink supplies Replace the cartridges Choose the right cartridgesLocate the cartridge number in the Printer Software Related topicsReplace the cartridges Cartridge warranty information Use single-cartridge modeWireless Settings Menu method Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS requires WPS routerConnectivity Push Button PBC method Change from a USB connection to a wireless network Traditional wireless connection requires router USB Connection non-network connection Tips for setting up and using a networked printer Change wireless network settingsConnect a new printer Advanced printer management tools for networked printersTo open the embedded Web server To print a diagnostics Solve a problemImprove print quality To align the cartridges from the Printer SoftwareClear a paper jam To clean the cartridges automaticallyTo clear a paper jam Input trayInside of printer Output trayTo verify that the product is set as the default printer Resolve print issuesUnable to print Prevent paper jamsClear the print carriage Prepare the trays Ink cartridge problemPrinter failure Ink cartridge problem Networking If you have a problem, follow these stepsHP support Additional warranty options Chapter Solve a problem System requirements Environmental specifications SpecificationsTechnical information Input tray capacityPrint specifications Paper weightsCopy specifications Scan specificationsEnvironmental product stewardship program Sleep mode Power consumptionRecycling program HP inkjet supplies recycling programRegulatory notices Regulatory model identification number European Union Regulatory Notice Products with wireless LAN devicesFrance Regulatory wireless statementsRegulatory notices Chapter Technical information Index
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