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Incorrect or missing colors
Try one or more of these solutions:
❏Run the Head Cleaning utility. See “Cleaning the Print Head”
on page 65. If colors are still incorrect or missing, replace the
color ink cartridge. If the problem persists, replace the black
ink cartridge. See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on pa ge 58 fo r
details.
❏Make sure that you are not using an ink cart ridge with an
expired date printed on the cartridge carton. Also, if you have
not used the printer for a long time, replace with new ink
cartridges. See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 58.
Blurry or smeared printout
Try one or more of these solutions:
❏Make sure that the printer is on a flat, stable surface that
extends beyond the printer base in all directions. The printer
will not operate properly if it is tilted.
❏Make sure that your paper is dry and that the printable side
is facing up. Also, make sure that you are using an acceptable
paper type. See “Paper” on page 95 for specifications.
❏If the paper is curled toward the printable side, flatten it or
curl it slightly in the opposite direction.
❏Set the adjust lever to the “+” position, and make sure the
Media Type setting in the Control Panel is correc t.
❏Remove each sheet from the output tray as it is printed,
especially if you are using transparencies.