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Try the following suggestions to avoid this problem:
●Use a recommended paper type (see Supported paper types).
●If the image you are printing contains intense color, try using HP Heavyweight Coated Paper.
●Use extended margins (see Adjust the margins), or try to increase the margins by relocating the image within the page using your software application.
●If necessary, try changing to a
Smears or scratches on the front of glossy paper
Glossy paper may be extremely sensitive to the bin or to anything else that it contacts soon after printing. This will depend on the amount of ink printed and the environmental conditions at the time of printing. Avoid any contact with the paper surface and handle the print with care.
Hint Leave a sheet of paper in the bin so that
Ink marks on the back of the paper
Ink residues on the platen or on the input rollers are likely to mark the back of the paper. See Clean the platen and Clean the input rollers.
Ink marks when the stacker is in use [4500]
NOTE The stacker is available with the HP Designjet 4500 Printer series only.
Try the following suggestions:
●Clean the stacker roller. See Clean the stacker rollers.
●Check that the paper you're using is compatible with the stacker. See Using paper with the stacker [4500].
●When printing in Fast mode on Translucent Bond, Vellum, or Natural Tracing Paper, there could be some ink transfer marks in highly inked areas. Select Normal or Best mode to avoid this problem. See Change the print quality.
A defect near the start of a print
There is a type of defect that affects only the start of a print, within 5.5 cm of the leading edge of the paper. You may see a thin or thick band of inconsistent color:
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