Solution 4 Use a higher print quality setting | HP 4400 - K4

Chapter 8

Solve a problem

Solution 4: Use a higher print quality setting

Solution: Check the print quality setting and make sure it is not set too low.

To select a print speed or quality

1.Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.

2.On the File menu in your software application, click Print.

3.Make sure the product is the selected printer.

4.Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.

Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.

5.Click the Features tab.

6.In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of paper that you have loaded.

7.In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the appropriate quality setting for your project.

NOTE: To find out what dpi the product will print based on the paper type and print quality settings you selected, click Resolution.

Print the image with a high print quality setting, such as Best or Maximum dpi. For more information, see:

“Print using the maximum dpi” on page 16

Cause: The print quality or copy setting on the product was set too low. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.

Solution 5: Align the printer

Solution: Align the printer.

Aligning the printer can help ensure excellent print quality.

To align the printer from the HP Officejet Software

1.Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input tray.

2.In the HP Solution Center, click Settings.

3.In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox.

NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click Printer Services.

The Printer Toolbox appears.

4.Click the Device Services tab.

5.Click Align the Printer.

The product prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Recycle or discard the page.

Cause: The printer needed to be aligned.

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HP 4400 - K4 manual Solution 4 Use a higher print quality setting, Solution 5 Align the printer

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HP Officejet 4400 K410 Page Contents 103 How Do I? Chapter Get to know the HP All-in-One Printer parts Control panel features Related topics PrintPrint documents To print from a software application Print photos To print a photo on photo paper To print a borderless image Print envelopes To print envelopes Print transparencies Print on specialty mediaPaper Type Plain paper Click the Printing Shortcuts tab Print Quality Normal or Best Print labels Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print brochuresPrint Quality Best Two-sided printing Manual Print booklets Print Quality NormalLeft Edge Booklet Right Edge Booklet Print posters Paper Type Plain Paper Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print a Web Print using the maximum dpiTo print a Web To print in Maximum dpi mode View the print resolutionTo view the print resolution To create a printing shortcut Use printing shortcutsTo delete a printing shortcut Set the default print settings To change the default print settings Print Paper basics Recommended papers for printing HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Office PaperHP Iron-On Transfers HP Photo Value Pack Load small-size paper Load mediaLoad full-size paper Load envelopes BasicsPaper Paper basics Scan to a computer ScanSingle page scan a. Load original Related topics Copy text or mixed documents CopyBlack and White Copy a. Load paper Color Copy Set the copy paper type Paper basics on Order ink supplies Work with cartridgesCheck the estimated ink levels To check the ink levels from the HP Officejet Software Find the cartridge number Automatically clean print cartridgesChoose the right cartridges To order ink cartridges from your desktop Replace the cartridges To clean the print cartridgesClick Clean the Print Cartridges To replace the cartridges Work with cartridges Cartridge warranty information Chapter HP support Solve a problemIf you have a problem, follow these steps Support process Placing a call Phone support periodSupport phone numbers After the phone support period Dqpdun Troubleshooting common setup issues Setup troubleshootingAdditional warranty options Product will not turn on Solution 2 Press the On button more slowly After setting up the product, it does not print Solution 5 Load paper in the input tray Solution 1 Press the On button to turn on the productSolution 2 Set your product as the default printer Minimum System Checks screen appears Received a message that an Unknown Error has occurred To uninstall from a Windows computer Uninstall and reinstall the softwareRegistration screen does not appear Print quality troubleshooting Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors Solution 2 Check the paper loaded in the input tray Solution 3 Check the paper type Solution 5 Check the print settings Solution 4 Check the ink levelsSolution 6 Align the printer Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely Solution 7 Contact HP supportTo align the printer Solution 3 Check the print settings Solution 2 Check the ink levelsSolution 4 Check the paper type Solution 5 Contact HP support Solution 1 Check the paper type Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines Solution 2 Use a higher print quality settingSolution 3 Rotate the image To select a print speed or quality Solution 3 Make sure the paper is loaded correctly Solution 5 Align the printer Solution 4 Use a higher print quality settingTo align the printer from the HP Officejet Software Solution 6 Automatically clean the print cartridges Printouts are faded or have dull colors Solution 5 Automatically clean the print cartridges Solution 2 Use a higher quality image Solution 6 Contact HP supportSolution 1 Check the print settings Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy Solution 4 Align the printer Solution 3 Print the image in a smaller sizePrintouts have vertical streaks Solution 1 Print on a page of plain paper Solution 1 Make sure the paper is loaded correctlySolution 2 Make sure only one type of paper is loaded Printouts are slanted or skewed Solution 2 Align the printer Solution 2 Wait while the ink driesSolution 1 Use TrueType or OpenType fonts Text edges are jagged Solution 1 Reload the envelopes in the input tray Print troubleshootingEnvelopes print incorrectly Solution 1 Restart the product and your computer Solution 2 Load a different type of envelopeSolution 3 Tuck the flaps to avoid paper jams Product prints meaningless characters Margins are not printing as expected Solution 2 Try printing another documentTo check your margin settings Pages in my document came out in the wrong order Solution 4 Load the stack of envelopes correctly Solution 2 Verify the paper size settingSolution 3 Load the stack of paper correctly Blank page came out while printing Solution 3 Load more paper in the input tray Solution 1 Check the ink levels in the print cartridgesSolution 2 Check for blank pages at the end of the document Solution 4 Check the print cartridges for protective tape Scan troubleshooting Scanned image is blank Text format is incorrect Scanned image is incorrectly croppedScanned image has incorrect page layout Scanned image shows dotted lines instead of text To adjust the brightness Copy troubleshootingNothing happens when I try to copy Text is incorrect or missing Solution 2 Place the original correctly on the glass Solution 1 Turn on the productSolution 3 Wait for the product to finish other tasks Parts of the original do not appear or are cut off Solution 1 Place the original correctly on the glassSolution 2 Clean the scanner glass Printout appears enlarged on Solution 2 Check the ink levels in the print cartridges Printout is blank Errors Flashing lights Errors Firmware revision mismatch Product messagesFile messages Memory is full General user messages Borderless printing error Solution 1 Close applications that are not being usedSolution 2 Create more space on your hard drive Cannot crop Paper messages Power and connection messagesPrint cartridge messages Previously used genuine HP cartridges installed Non-HP cartridges installedOriginal HP ink has been depleted Print Cartridge Problem Incorrect Print Cartridges Printing in ink-backup modeLow on ink To make sure the print cartridges are installed correctly Incorrectly Installed Cartridges Print Cartridges MissingSolution 1 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges Print cartridges missing or not detected Solution 2 Clean the print cartridge contacts To clean the print cartridge contacts Solution 3 Replace the print cartridges Solution 2 Contact HP customer support Incompatible print cartridges Print cartridges in wrong slot Print cartridge problem To determine which print cartridge is having the problem Tri-color print cartridge Black print cartridge Solution 1 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges Solution 2 Clean the print cartridge contacts Solution 3 Replace the print cartridges Solve a problem Stop the current job To stop a print job from the HP All-in-One Stop the current job Technical information Hewlett-Packard Company notices Environmental product stewardship program Eco-Tips Material safety data sheetsPower consumption Paper use Απόρριψη άχρηστων συσκευών στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση Chemical Substances Regulatory model identification number FCC statement Vcci Class B compliance statement for users in Japan HP Officejet 4400 K410 declaration of conformity Declaration of Conformity European 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