Photo has an unwanted border, For most paper types | HP 6980

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Verify that photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it in the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled.

For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see Storing and handling photo paper.

Fading occurs near the edges of a photo

If fading occurs approximately 25 to 63 mm (1.0 to 2.5 inches) from the edge of a photo, try the following solutions:

If fading occurs approximately 25 to 63 mm (1.0 to 2.5 inches) from the edge of a photo, install a photo print cartridge in the printer.

Photo has an unwanted border

The following conditions can create an unwanted border.

For most paper types

If the photo has an unwanted border, try one of the following solutions:

●Align the print cartridges.

●Verify that no problem exists with the source image. For example, if you are printing a scanned image, verify that the image was not crooked when it was scanned.

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HP 6980 manual Photo has an unwanted border, For most paper types

Contents

Users guide Hewlett-Packard Company notices Acknowledgements Contents Ethernet problems 137 Welcome Special features Printer features Get started Optional accessories Power button and light Buttons and lights Print Cancel button Quiet mode buttonResume button Print Cartridge Status lights PictBridge lights Paper traysTray Out tray Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray Photo/envelope feeder Envelopes Photos Postcards Use print cartridges Print cartridgesReplace print cartridges Ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode outputInstalled print cartridge Exit ink-backup mode Automatic paper-type sensor To change a USB connection to a wireless connection Connect to the printer Wireless networking Wireless networking basicsWi-Fi 802.11g and 802.11b To change a USB connection to an Ethernet connection Access points Adapters and access pointsWireless network examples Infrastructure mode What you need for a wireless infrastructure networkAd hoc mode Communication modes Switch between 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless network settingsWireless profiles Wireless security Wireless network examples PrintingAd hoc networks Infrastructure networks Mixed wired and wireless networks Wireless profilesExample Wireless network location Network name SsidProfile Atwork Athome Laptop is configured for network2 Printer is configured for network1Laptop is reconfigured for network1 Ad hoc networks wireless direct-connect Wireless securityAdd security to the network Authentication and encryption Authentication DefinitionTypes of authentication Authentication type Types of encryption Encryption type Wi-Fi Protected Access WPA Wired equivalent privacy WEP WEP is a network featureWEP keys To add WEP encryption Configure the printer for an open system SecureEasySetup buttonOpen system Wireless Status light State of the Wireless Status light Printer status Wireless radio Report Page buttonNetwork light Status of the icon Status of the printer network connection How the wireless radio works Wireless Status lightDisable and enable the wireless radio Disable the wireless radio Turn radio off HP ReportPrint an HP Report Select the language Understand the HP ReportGeneral information Meaning Wireless DNS Server Embedded Web server EWS Miscellaneous Configure Bluetooth settings on a network printer Open the embedded Web server Reset the printer to the factory default settings Parameter Default setting Networking glossaryOption Numbers Users guide Chapter Users guide Wired Ethernet networking Hardware Hubs, switches, and routers Ethernet basicsCables Network communication What you need for a wired network IP addressInternet connections Rendezvous Ethernet network examples DSL or cable Internet connection without a gateway Connect the printer to an Ethernet network Install the printer on an Ethernet networkEthernet network without an Internet connection Previous installations Install the printer softwareState of the Link Task Light Go to step Software installation Ethernet lightsLink light State of the Link light State of the printer Bluetooth wireless printing State of the Activity State of the printer light Configure Bluetooth settings If the Bluetooth device requires the address of the printerIf the Bluetooth device displays the name of the printer Click Bluetooth Settings If your printer is connected to a network Option Description Print photos Print borderless photosGuidelines Prepare to print Source Upper tray PrintQuality Best or Maximum dpi Print photos with a border HP Real Life technologies Photo print cartridge Install the photo print cartridgeOpen HP Real Life technologies Maximum dpi Color options Advanced color management Gray photo print cartridge Print black-and-white photos Store and handle photo paper Save money when printing photos Handling Print photos from a digital CameraUse a PictBridge camera PictBridge printing Connection light Error light Print photos from a Bluetooth camera Use a Bluetooth camera phoneDisplay Print other documents Mail Letters Documents Envelopes Print borderless brochures BrochuresQuality Normal or Best Greeting cards Print brochures with borders Postcards Transparencies Quality Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi Labels Paper Size A4 or US Letter Index cards and other small media Source Upper tray Paper Type Automatic or Plain paper Iron-on transfers Banners CD/DVD tattoos Paper Type HP CD/DVD Tattoo Source Upper tray Printing tips General everyday printingPresentation printing Select a print quality Set the page order Print collated copiesPrint multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Select the Copies and Pages pane Select a paper type Select a paper sourceUse the automatic paper-type sensor Select a specific paper type Automatic two-sided printing Resize a document Print settings Setup dialog boxPrinter software Print dialog box Set a default printer Manage the printer Mac OS X 10.3 and laterManage the printer Mac OS X Add a printer View and change the status of a print job Mac OS X Click Add Printer Users guide Maintenance Install print cartridgesPrint cartridge combinations Selection numbers Ink-backup mode Installation instructions Remove plastic tape Select Power Management Set the auto-off featureAlign the print cartridges Automatically clean print cartridges Calibrate colorPrint a test View estimated ink levels Manually clean print cartridges Gather cleaning suppliesMaintain the printer body Remove ink from your skin and clothing Prepare to clean Cleaning instructionsMaintain print cartridges Store print cartridges HP Printer Utility Open the HP Printer Utility HP Printer Utility panesMac OS X 10.3 and later Mac OS X Troubleshooting Ethernet problemsPrinter does not print State of the Link light Task State of the Activity light Cannot open the printers embedded web server EWS Check the Wireless Status light Wireless communication problemsState of the Wireless Status light Task Wireless Status light is on State of the Wireless Status light Printer has the wrong network settings Printer communication modeProblem Solution Wireless access point filters MAC addresses WPA Printer does not print Verify the followingCheck the printer lights Check the printer cable connection Check the print queue Paper jamIf the printer still does not print Paper problems Accessories?Printer does not feed paper Printer ejects paper Printer is stalled Paper mismatchPrinter prints on multiple sheets at once Print cartridge problems Incorrect print cartridge Printing in ink-backup mode message Print cartridge problem messagePrint cartridge is in the wrong slot message Check the printer settings Photos do not print correctlyReload the paper tray Colors are tinted or incorrect Part of the photo is faded Part of the photo is fadedFading occurs on the edges of a photo Fading occurs near the edges of a photo Images in a connected digital camera do not print PictBridge problemsPictBridge lights are flashing State of the lights Bluetooth printing problems Banners do not print correctly Print quality is poor Blank pages print Print is fadedToo much or too little ink appears on Document is misprinted Problems with borderless documentsToo much or too little ink appears on Streaks appear in a light portion of a photo Image is printed at an angle Photo has unwanted border Ink smearsFading occurs on the edges of a printout Photo has an unwanted border For most paper types Error messages Problem with the print cartridge messageFor photo paper with a tear-off tab Out of paper message Printer lights are on or flashing Out-of-paper message If the status light is on and not flashing Print Cartridge Status light is on or flashingIf the status light is on and flashing Document prints slowly If you continue to have problems HP support process Accessories Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory duplexer Install the duplexer Automatic two-sided printing Automatic two-sided printing problems Option for two-sided printing cannot be selected Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory specifications Install the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Sheet Plain Paper Tray Two parts Load the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray AccessorySet the paper size Users guide 135 Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Load paper Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory specificationsDimensions Weight Print two-sided documents automatically Print postcards Slide the paper-width guide to the left Source Rear tray Configure the printer to feed paper from the In tray Configure the printer to feed paper from the accessoryPrint small photos Print envelopes Users guide 143 Source Rear tray Paper Type Plain paper Paper size is not supported by the duplexer Duplexing specifications Small paper tray specifications Users guide 147 Accessories SuppliesPaper USB cables Specifications Printer specifications Environmental information Environmental statementReduction and elimination Recycling Print cartridge recovery Users guide 151 152