Printout shows bleeding colors

Check the ink cartridges

Make sure the correct ink cartridges are installed and the ink cartridges are not low on ink. For more information, see Manage the device and Work with ink cartridges.

HP cannot guarantee the quality of non-HP ink cartridges.

Check the print settings

Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the printer driver. For information on changing this setting, see Change print settings.

Check the media type

Some types of media do not accept ink well. For these types of media, ink will dry more slowly and smearing may occur. For more information, see Understand specifications for supported media.

Colors do not line up properly

Check the ink cartridges

Make sure the correct ink cartridges are installed and the ink cartridges are not low on ink. For more information, see Manage the device and Work with ink cartridges.

HP cannot guarantee the quality of non-HP ink cartridges.

Check the graphics placement

Use the zoom or print preview feature of your software to check for gaps in the placement of graphics on the page.

Align the ink cartridges

Align the ink cartridges. For more information, see Align the ink cartridges.

Lines or dots are missing from text or graphics

Check the ink cartridges

Make sure the ink cartridges are not low on ink. For more information, see Work with ink cartridges.

HP cannot guarantee the quality of non-HP ink cartridges.

Solve paper-feed problems

Media is not supported for the printer or tray

Use only media that is supported for the device and the tray being used. For more information, see Understand specifications for supported media.

Solve paper-feed problems

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J4540, J4580, J4680, J4660, J4550 specifications

The HP J4580 and J4500 series printers are versatile all-in-one devices that cater to both home and small office environments. Designed to deliver high-quality printing, scanning, copying, and faxing capabilities, these models combine functionality with ease of use.

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