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problem	solution
There are	•	Check to see that you are using the highest possible print quality. Use a
horizontal streaks		high print quality (Best) for your project. For information, see increase
on the copy or		copy speed or quality on page 34.
fax.	•	Print a self-test report to check the print cartridges. For information, see
		print a self-test report on page 39.
		– If ink is not filling the patterns completely, clean the cartridges. For
		information, see clean the print cartridges on page 41. After
		cleaning, try copying or printing the fax again. To reprint the fax
		from memory, see reprint faxes in memory on page 27.
		– If cleaning does not help, replace the print cartridges. For
		information, see replace the print cartridges on page 40.
The copy or fax is	•	Check to see that you are using the right type of paper for your project. If
faded, or the		the paper you are using is too fibrous, the ink applied by your HP Fax
colors are dull.		may not fully cover the print surface. Make sure you are using a paper
		that is appropriate for your HP Fax. For information, see recommended
		papers on page 7.
		Note: Your HP Fax is designed to work well on most paper types. Test a
		variety of paper types before buying large quantities. Find a paper type
		that works well and is easy to purchase. HP Premium Papers are
		designed for the best quality results.
	•	Adjust the contrast of the copy or fax. For information on adjusting the
		contrast for copy jobs, see make copies lighter or darker on page 34.
		For information on adjusting the contrast for fax jobs, see change contrast
		on page 21.
	•	Print a self-test report to check the print cartridges. For information, see
		print a self-test report on page 39.
		– If the colors do not appear correct on the self-test report, clean the
		print cartridges. For information, see clean the print cartridges on
		page 41. After cleaning, try copying or printing the fax again. To
		reprint the fax from memory, see reprint faxes in memory on
		page 27.
		– If cleaning does not help, replace the print cartridges. For
		information, see replace the print cartridges on page 40.
The copy or fax is	•	Check to see if you are using the right type of paper for your project. If
fuzzy or blurry.		the paper you are using is too fibrous, the ink applied by your HP Fax
		may not fully cover the print surface. For most documents, plain paper
		works well. For documents with dense output, such as high-contrast
		graphics or photographs, use HP Premium paper for best results. For
		information, see recommended papers on page 7 and recommended
		paper-type settings for copying on page 9.
	•	Check to make sure you are using the highest possible copy quality. For
		information, see increase copy speed or quality on page 34.

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