HP Designjet 8000s 9 The problem is print quality, The problem is print quality

9 The problem is print quality

This section explains how to solve print quality problems.

Symptom	Possible cause	Corrective measure
A blank sheet of media is printed or the	The printer did not receive data.	Check print data.
printed image is faded.
	The environment conditions do not meet	Use the printer in the specified
	the printer specifications.	environmental conditions (temperature
		and humidity). See Tell me about…
		Specifications
	Media settings are incorrect.	Check the media settings. See How do
		I… Manage media types
Parts of a drawing are missing or the print	Foreign objects are attached to the	Clean the printhead using printhead
is unclear.	printhead.	recovery. See Normal printhead recovery
The print is blurred.	The media has been loaded the wrong	Check whether the media is loaded
	side up.	correctly.
	The media settings are incorrect.	Check the media settings.
	The media edge guard is not set	Set the media edge guards correctly. See
	correctly.	How do I…. Use the media edge guards
	The heater temperature is too low.	Increase the heater temperature. See
		How do I… Adjust heater and print mode
		settings
The print is stained.	The leading edge of the media is curled.	Check whether the leading edge of the
		media is curled. If it is curled, cut the
		leading edge.
	The media is slightly folded or crumpled.	If the media is crumpled, feed the media
		and cut off the crumpled part of the
		media.
	The platen is stained.	Clean the platen. See How do I maintain
		the printer.
	The Printhead is dirty.	Clean the printhead using printhead
		recovery. See Normal printhead
		recovery.
The first part of a printed image is	Environment temperature.	Use the printer in the specified
missing.		environmental conditions. See Tell me
		about… Specifications

The problem is print quality

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