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 self-test report to determine if there is a problem with the print cartridges. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. If the problem persists, you might need to replace the print cartridges.

For more information on print cartridges, see Print cartridge troubleshooting.

Cause: The print or copy quality setting on the HP All-in-One is set too low.

Solution: Check the quality setting. Use a higher quality setting to increase the amount of ink used for printing or copying.

To change the print speed or quality

1.Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.

2.On the File menu in your software application, click Print.

3.Make sure the HP All-in-One is the selected printer.

4.Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.

Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.

5.Click the Paper/Quality tab.

6.In the Type is list, click the type of paper loaded in the input tray.

7.In the Print quality area, select the appropriate quality setting for your project.

To change the copy quality

1.Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.

2.Load your original print side down on the right front corner of the glass or print side up in the document feeder tray.

If you use the document feeder tray, place the pages so that the top edge of the document goes in first.

3.In the Copy area, press Quality until the appropriate quality setting is lit.

4.Press Start Copy Black or Start Copy Color.

Cause: The paper type is not suitable for the HP All-in-One.

Solution: If the paper you are using is too fibrous, the ink applied by the HP All-in- One might not fully cover the surface of the paper. Use HP Premium Papers or any other paper type that is appropriate for the HP All-in-One.

For more information on choosing paper, see Understand specifications for supported media.

Cause: The Lighter / Darker copy setting for the HP All-in-One is set too light.

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