Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy | HP F4240, F4280, F4235 guide

Cause: The print cartridges needed to be cleaned or there was insufficient ink.

Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy

Try the following solutions if your printout is smudged or unclear.

NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is unnecessary.

TIP: After reviewing the solutions in this section, you can go to HP's support Web site to see if there is additional troubleshooting help. For more information, go to: www.hp.com/support.

•Solution 1: Check the print settings

•Solution 2: Check the resolution of the image

Solution 1: Check the print settings

Solution: Check the print settings.

•Check the paper type setting to make sure it matches the type of paper loaded in the input tray.

•Check the quality setting. Use a higher quality setting to increase the amount of ink used for printing.

For more information, see:

•Set the paper type for printing

•Change the print speed or quality

•Print using Maximum dpi

•Make a Fast copy

Cause: The paper type or print quality settings were incorrectly.

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

Solution 2: Check the resolution of the image

Solution: Check the resolution of the 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.

Printouts have vertical streaks

Refer to this section if your printout has a lines, streaks, or marks on it that run up- and-down or lengthwise down the page.

NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is unnecessary.

Troubleshooting

Print quality troubleshooting

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HP F4240 Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy, Solution 2 Check the resolution of the image, Printouts have vertical streaks

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HP Deskjet F4200 All-in-One series Windows Help HP Deskjet F4200 All-in-One series Page Contents Use the copy features Use the scan featuresMaintain the HP All-in-One Contents Troubleshooting HP warranty and support Technical information Index Contents HP Deskjet F4200 All-in- One series Help Chapter Copy HP All-in-One overviewHP All-in-One at a glance Scan Control panel buttons Label Label Icon Name and Description Status light overview Label Description Use the HP Photosmart software Light status Chapter Setup Guide Find more information Chapter How do I? How do I? Supported connection types To enable printer sharing on a Windows computerConnection information Use printer sharing Connection information Choose papers for printing and copying Load originals and load paperLoad originals To load an original on the glass HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film Recommended papers for printing and copyingHP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo Paper HP Premium Inkjet Paper Recommended papers for printing only Papers to avoid Load full-size paper Additional papers to avoid when copyingLoad paper Papers to avoid for all print and copy jobs To load full-size paper Load photo paper Load index cards To load photo paper in the input trayRelated topics Load envelopes To load index cards in the input tray Load other types of paper To load envelopesHP Iron-On Transfers for printing only Related topics Print from your computer Print from a software applicationTo print from a software application Set the paper size Make the HP All-in-One the default printerChange the print settings for the current job To set the paper size View the print resolution Set the paper type for printingTo set the paper type for printing Change the page orientation To view the print resolutionChange the print speed or quality To select a print speed or quality Scale the document size Change the saturation, brightness, or color tonePreview your print job Printing shortcuts Change the default print settingsTo change the default print settings To preview your print job To create a printing shortcut Create printing shortcutsDelete printing shortcuts Click the Printing Shortcuts tab Perform special print jobs Print a borderless imageTo print a borderless image Print a photo on plain paper To print a photo on plain paper Print a photo on photo paper To print a photo on photo paper Print using Maximum dpi Off applies no HP Real Life Technologies to the image To print in Maximum dpi mode Print on both sidesTo print on both sides 11 9 Print a multiple-page document as a booklet To print a multiple-page document as a booklet Left-edge binding for left-to-right languages Print multiple pages on a single sheet To print multiple pages on a single sheet Print a multiple-page document in reverse order To print a multiple-page document in reverse order To reverse an image for iron-on transfers Reverse an image for iron-on transfersPrint on transparencies To print on transparencies Print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes To print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes Print a Web Expand Document Options, and then expand Printer FeaturesPrint a poster To print a poster Stop a print job To resume a print job from the control panel Resume a print jobTo stop a print job from the computer Windows 2000 users To resume a print job from the computer Windows Vista users To resume a print job from the computer Windows 2000 users Print Choose a layout Use the copy featuresMake a copy To make a copy from the control panel Layout of the copy Set the copy paper type Perform special copy jobs Make a Fast copyTo make a Fast copy Make multiple copies of the same original Make a borderless copy of a photoTo make a borderless copy of a photo from the control panel To copy a two-page document from the control panel Copy a two-page black-and-white documentPress Start Copy Color Press Start Copy Black Stop copying To stop copying Use the copy features Use the scan features Scan an original To scan to a computer Stop scanning Edit a scanned imageEdit a scanned document To stop scanning Scan Clean the glass Clean the HP All-in-OneClean the exterior To clean the glass Clean the lid backing To clean the lid backing Print a self-test report Work with print cartridgesTo print a self-test report Handle the print cartridges To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software Check the estimated ink levelsChoose the right print cartridges Printer Toolbox appears Click the Estimated Ink Level tab Replace the print cartridges Choose original HP cartridges for how you printChoose the cartridge combination for best results To replace the print cartridges Maintain the HP All-in-One Use ink-backup mode Store the print cartridges Ink-backup mode outputExit ink-backup mode Align the print cartridges Clean the print cartridges To align newly installed print cartridgesPrinter Toolbox appears Clean the print cartridge contacts To clean the print cartridge contacts Maintain the HP All-in-One Clean the area around the ink nozzles To clean the area around the ink nozzles Remove ink from your skin and clothing Surface Remedy Shop for ink supplies To order print cartridges from your desktop Shop for ink supplies Troubleshooting common setup issues TroubleshootingHardware setup troubleshooting View the Readme file Power connection Power cord and adapter Power outlet Solution 2 Reset the product Solution 3 Press the On button more slowlySolution 4 Contact HP to replace the power supply Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Software installation troubleshooting To start the installation from a Windows computerMinimum System Checks screen appears Received a message that an Unknown Error has occurred Some of the buttons are missing in the HP Solution Center Registration screen does not appear Uninstall and reinstall the software To uninstall from a Windows computer Paper jams Clear paper jams To clear a paper jam from the rear access door To clear a paper jam from the front access door Print cartridge troubleshooting Information on paper Information on print cartridges Resolving print cartridge problems Resolving print cartridge error messagesTo troubleshoot the print cartridges Solution 1 Remove and reinstall the print cartridges To verify and install the correct print cartridges Solution 3 Print in ink-backup mode Print quality troubleshootingSolution 2 Clean the print cartridge contacts To troubleshoot print quality issues Print quality troubleshooting 101 Solution 1 HP recommends using genuine HP print cartridges Solution 2 Check the paper loaded in the input trayWrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors Solution 3 Check the paper type Solution 4 Check to see if the product is in ink-backup mode Solution 5 Check the print settings Solution 6 Clean the print cartridgesInk is not filling the text or graphics completely Solution 2 Check the print settings Solution 4 Clean the print cartridges Solution 1 Check the paper type Solution 1 Make sure the paper is loaded correctly Solution 2 Check the print quality settingSolution 3 Rotate the image Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines Solution 4 Clean the print cartridge nozzles Solution 5 Clean the print cartridges Printouts are faded or have dull colors Solution 1 Check the print settingsSolution 2 Check the paper type For more information, see Solution 4 Clean the glass Clean the lid backing Clean the glass Solution 2 Check the resolution of the image Printouts seem blurry or fuzzyPrintouts have vertical streaks Solution 2 Make sure only one type of paper is loaded Solution 3 Check the rear access doorPrintouts are slanted or skewed Ink streaks on the back of the paper Solution 1 Print on a page of plain paperSolution 2 Wait while the ink dries Paper is not picked up from the input tray Envelopes print incorrectly Print troubleshootingSolution 1 Reload the envelopes in the input tray Text edges are jagged Solution 2 Use the appropriate media Solution 2 Load a different type of envelopeSolution 1 Print from the HP Photosmart Software Borderless printing produces unexpected results Solution 3 Load more paper in the input tray Solution 1 Wait for the product to finish other tasksSolution 2 Check for a paper jam Product is not responding After setting up the product, it does not print Solution 8 Check the print driver status Solution 6 Make sure that the product is turned onSolution 7 Restart the product Solution 9 Check the print queue for canceled jobs Nothing happens when I try to print Product prints meaningless characters Troubleshooting Solution 7 Check for a print carriage stall Solution 5 Load more paper in the input traySolution 6 Check for a paper jam Pages in my document came out in the wrong order To check your margin settings Solution 2 Make sure that the paper size setting is correctMargins are not printing as expected Solution 3 Check the paper guide position Text or graphics are cut off at the edge Solution 1 Check the margins in your software application Solution 3 Remove and reload the paper in the input trayTo preview the print layout Solution 1 Check the ink levels in the print cartridges Solution 2 Check for blank pages at the end of the documentBlank page came out while printing Solution 4 Check the print cartridges for protective tape Copy troubleshooting Nothing happens when I try to copy Solution 3 Wait for the product to finish other tasks Solution 5 Check for a paper jamParts of the original do not appear or are cut off Solution 1 Place the original correctly on the glass Solution 2 Clean the scanner glassPrintout appears enlarged on Solution 2 Check the ink levels in the print cartridges Printout is blank Solution 2 Use photo paper Scan troubleshootingSolution 1 Resize the image Borderless copy has white space around the edges Solution 1 Make sure your computer is turned on Scan fails Solution 5 Make sure you have sufficient computer memory Scanned image is blank Scanned image has incorrect page layout Text is incorrect or missingScanned image is incorrectly cropped Text format is incorrect Errors To adjust the brightness Paper Description Solution Selectio Lights Flashing lights On light Blinking Off Product messages Door open Solution 2 Make sure the print carriage is not blocked Mechanism errorSolution 1 Check for a paper jam Firmware revision mismatch Scan errors Solution 1 Uninstall and reinstall the softwareMemory is full Solution 2 Refresh the Windows Device Manager To refresh the Windows Device Manager Solution 3 Check the Digital Imaging Monitor Cause The Digital Imaging Monitor was not running 144 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Solution 8 Disable the Lexbces service Registry Editor appears Registry Editor, select My Computer To restart the serviceOn the General tab, in the Service status area, click Start Computer Management screen appears Solution 9 Run the Scan Diagnostic utility Solution 10 Install a patch Troubleshooting Turn on the product More information about using a USB hub Solution 12 Uninstall the software and reset the productTo uninstall the software and reset the product To uninstall the software completely Click Selective Startup To run the Disk Cleanup utilityMore information about the Disk Cleanup utility Click the check box next to Do not show this message again To install the software Solution 1 Print a self-test reportUnable to print To clear the print queue Solution 2 Clear the print queueSolution 3 Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable To disconnect and reconnect the USB cable Solution 4 Verify the driver configuration To verify that the product is set as the default printer Solution 5 Check if the printer is paused or offline To verify the print driverTo check if the printer is paused or offline To clear the print queue manually Solution 6 Clear the print queue manuallySolution 7 Restart the print spooler To stop and restart the print spooler Solution 1 Reset the product Solution 8 Check the software applicationProduct might not be correctly installed To verify the software application Power connection Power cord and adaptor Power outlet Troubleshooting Solution 3 Restart the computer Solution 4 Uninstall and reinstall the product Product was not found Power connection Power cord and adaptor Power outlet Troubleshooting Solution 3 Restart the computer Solution 1 Restart the computer Product could not find available scan destinations Select Click here to restart later Error occurred while communicating with the product Power connection Power cord and adaptor Power outlet Troubleshooting Solution 3 Restart the computer Solution 6 Contact HP support for service File messages General user messages Borderless printing error Solution 1 Close applications that are not being usedSolution 2 Create more space on your hard drive Cannot crop Out of disk space Paper messagesNo scan options Cannot load paper from input tray Out of paper Solution 1 Replace the rear access door of the productSolution 2 Check the paper type and the print settings To check the paper in the input tray To set the paper size Solution 3 Clean the rollers Letter or A4 Appropriate listed envelope size To clean the rollers Solution 4 Contact HP support Paper mismatch Power and connection messagesPaper jam or misfeed Wrong paper width Solution 1 Make sure the product is turned on Communication test failed Improper shutdown Two-way communication lost Non-HP cartridges installed Print cartridge messages Previously used genuine HP cartridges installed Original HP ink has been depletedLow on ink Printing in ink-backup mode Print carriage is stalled Solution 2 Clear the print carriage To clear the print carriage If the print carriage is stuck on the left side To check for a paper jam in the rear access doorIf the print carriage is stuck on the right side If the print carriage is stuck in the middle Solution 3 Check the power source Need alignment or alignment failed Solution 3 Check if print cartridges are fully inserted Solution 4 Align newly installed print cartridges Solution 5 Print cartridge or sensor might be defectivePrint cartridges missing or not detected Solution 1 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges To make sure the print cartridges are installed correctly Solution 2 Clean the print cartridge contacts Copper-colored contacts Ink nozzles do not clean Solution 3 Replace the print cartridges Incompatible print cartridges Solution 2 Contact HP customer support Print cartridges in wrong slot To make sure the print cartridges are installed correctly Print cartridge problem To determine which print cartridge is having the problem Tri-color print cartridge Black print cartridge Solution 1 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges Solution 2 Clean the print cartridge contacts To clean the print cartridge contacts Copper-colored contacts Ink nozzles do not clean Solution 3 Replace the print cartridges HP warranty and support Warranty Before you call HP customer support Phone support period Placing a call After the phone support period HP Korea customer support Prepare the product for shipment HP warranty and support Specifications Technical information Environmental product stewardship program Plastics Material safety data sheetsPaper use Recycling program Απόρριψη άχρηστων συσκευών στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση Regulatory notices FCC statement Toxic and hazardous substance table HP Deskjet F4200 All-in-One series declaration of conformity Technical information Symbols/Numerics Index Index 223 224