Chapter 13

Color bars - expected result

problem a Solve

If any of the color bars are irregularly streaked, lighter on one side, or contain one or more streaks of a different color, refer to the following steps.

Color bars - irregularly streaked or faded bar (top bar)

Color bars - color mixing (yellow bar contains magenta streaks)

Check the estimated ink levels in the cartridges.

Remove the cartridge corresponding to the streaked bar and clean the cartridge electrical contacts.

Reinstall the cartridge and make sure all of the cartridges are properly installed.

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