Print the image with a high print quality setting, such as Best or Maximum dpi. For more information, see:

Change the print speed or quality” on page 34

Print using Maximum dpi” on page 40

Cause: The print quality setting was set too low.

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

Solution 3: Rotate the image

Solution: If the problem persists, use the software you installed with the product 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:

Change the page orientation” on page 34

Cause: The photo image had odd hues printed near the bottom of the page.

Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines

Try the following solutions if your printout has lines, streaks, or marks on it that run across the width of the page.

Solution 1: Make sure the paper is loaded correctly

Solution 2: Use a higher print quality setting

Solution 3: Align the printer

Solution 4: Clean the print head

Solution 5: Contact HP support

Solution 1: Make sure the paper is loaded correctly

Solution: Make sure that the paper is loaded correctly in the input tray. For more information, see:

Load paper” on page 17

Cause: The paper was not loaded correctly.

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

Solution 2: Use a higher print quality setting

Solution: Check the print quality setting and make sure it is not set too low. Print the image with a high print quality setting, such as Best or Maximum dpi. For more information, see:

Change the print speed or quality” on page 34

Print using Maximum dpi” on page 40

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HP D5400 manual Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines, Solution 3 Rotate the image