Troubleshooting
Chapter 12
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 6: Clean the print cartridges
Solution: Print a
For more information on print cartridges, see Print cartridge troubleshooting. Cause: The print cartridges need to be cleaned.
Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely
Try the following solutions if the ink is not filling the text or image completely so that it appears that parts are missing or blank.
•Solution 1: HP recommends using genuine HP print cartridges
•Solution 2: Check the print settings
•Solution 3: Check the paper type
•Solution 4: Clean the print cartridges
Solution 1: HP recommends using genuine HP print cartridges
Solution: Check to see if your print cartridges are genuine HP print cartridges.
HP recommends that you use genuine HP print cartridges. Genuine HP print cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to help you easily produce great results, time after time.
NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of
If you believe you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go to:
www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit
Cause:
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 2: Check the print settings
Solution: Check the print settings.
•Check the paper type setting to make sure it matches the type of paper loaded in the input tray.
•Check the quality setting. Use a higher quality setting to increase the amount of ink used for printing.
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