For more information, see:
•“Set the paper type for printing” on page 33
•“Change the print speed or quality” on page 34
•“Print using Maximum dpi” on page 40
Cause: The paper type or print quality settings were set incorrectly. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 2: Use a higher quality image
Solution: Use a higher resolution image.
If you are printing a photo or graphic,and the resolution is too low, it will be blurry or fuzzy when printed.
If a digital photo or rasterized graphic has been resized, it can be blurry or fuzzy when printed.
Cause: The resolution of the image was low.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 3: Print the image in a smaller size
Solution: Reduce the size of the image and then print it.
If you are printing a photo or graphic, and the print size is set too high, it will be blurry or fuzzy when printed.
If a digital photo or rasterized graphic has been resized, it can be blurry or fuzzy when printed.
Cause: The image was printed in a larger size. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 4: Align the printer
Solution: Align the printer.
Aligning the printer can help ensure excellent print quality.
To align the printer from the HP Photosmart Software
1.Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input tray.
2.In the HP Solution Center, click Settings.
3.In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox.
NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click Printer Services.
The Printer Toolbox appears.
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