Unclear text

Try adjusting the contrast and copy-quality settings.

The default enhancement setting might not be suitable for the job. Check the setting and change it to enhance text or photographs, if needed. For more information, see Change copy settings.

Incompletely filled text or graphics

Try adjusting the contrast and copy-quality settings.

Large, black typefaces look splotchy (not smooth)

The default enhancement setting might not be suitable for the job. Check the setting and change it to enhance text or photographs, if needed. For more information, see Change copy settings.

Horizontal grainy or white bands in light-gray to medium-gray areas

The default enhancement setting might not be suitable for the job. Check the setting and change it to enhance text or photographs, if needed. For more information, see Change copy settings.

The printer prints half a page, then ejects the paper

Check the ink cartridges

Make sure the correct ink cartridges are installed and the ink cartridges are not low on ink. For more information, see Printer management tools and Understand the Printer Status Report.

HP cannot guarantee the quality of non-HP ink cartridges.

Paper mismatch

Check the settings

Verify that the loaded media size and type matches the control panel settings.

Solve scan problems

TIP: You can visit the HP online support website at www.hp.com/go/customercare for information and utilities that can help you correct many common printer problems.

Scanner did nothing

Scan takes too long

Part of the document did not scan or text is missing

Text cannot be edited

Error messages appear

Scanned image quality is poor

Scan defects are apparent

Solve scan problems

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