Print quality troubleshooting

1If the Printer is experiencing horizontal misalignment problems, the Alignment Test will show something like this:

2If the Printer is experiencing vertical misalignment problems, the Alignment Test will show something like this:

3If the Printer is experiencing bi-directionalmisalignment problems, the Alignment Test will show something like this:

Corrective Action

Perform the Printhead Alignment (Main Menu/Image Quality Maintenance/ Align Printheads), using the same paper type with which you were experiencing unacceptable image quality, if feasible (some paper types are not suitable for Printhead Alignment).

Diagnostic Part 3: Printheads & Paper Advance

This test is designed to check whether the Printheads and the Paper Advance Mechanism are working correctly. This part of the Image Quality Test should NOT be used to check for color consistency or accuracy.

HP Designjet T Series — Service Manual

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