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If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.

Solution 5: Check for a paper jam

Solution: Check for paper debris in the front of the printer. Remove any debris you find.

CAUTION: Trying to clear a paper jam from the front of the printer can damage the print mechanism. Always access and clear paper jams through the rear access panel.

Cause: Paper debris may be present, but not detected by the sensor.

Solution 6: Service the printer

Solution: If you have completed all of the steps provided in the previous solutions, contact HP support for service.

Go to: www.hp.com/support.

If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for technical support.

Cause: Your printer needs servicing.

Print quality troubleshooting

Use this section to solve these print quality problems:

Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors

Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely

The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print

Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines

Printouts are faded or have dull colors

Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy

Vertical streaks

Printouts are slanted or skewed

Ink streaks on the back of the paper

Poor black text

The printer prints slowly

Printhead maintenance

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