Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely
Cause: The Paper Type setting is incorrect.
Solution: Change the paper type setting to match the type of paper loaded in the input tray.
For more information, see:
“Set the paper type for printing” on page 29
Cause: The print quality setting on the HP Photosmart is set too low.
Solution: Load
If the problem persists, use the software you installed with the HP Photosmart or another software application to rotate your image 180 degrees so that the light blue, gray, or brown hues in your image do not print at the bottom of the page.
For more information, see:
“Information on paper” on page 70
Cause: The print cartridges need to be cleaned or might be out of ink.
Solution: Check the estimated ink levels remaining in the print cartridges. If the print cartridges are low or out of ink, you might need to replace the print cartridges.
If there is ink remaining in the print cartridges, but you are still noticing a problem, print a
For more information on print cartridges, see “Troubleshoot print cartridges” on page 74.
Cause: You are using
Solution: HP recommends that you use genuine HP print cartridges. Genuine HP print cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to help you easily produce great results, time after time.
NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of
The text edges are jagged
Cause: The font is a custom size.
Solution: Some software applications offer custom fonts that have jagged edges when enlarged or printed. Also, if you want to print bitmapped text, it might have jagged edges when enlarged or printed.
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