HP K5300 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely, Output is faded or dull colored

Models: K5300 K5400 Pro K5400

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Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely

Check the media type

Some media types are not suitable for use with the device. For more information, see Select print media.

Check the print mode

Try using the Best mode in the printer driver. For more infromation, see Change print settings.

Check the printheads

Print the print quality diagnostic page on a clean sheet of white paper. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions. For more information, see To print the print quality diagnostic page.

Output is faded or dull colored

Check the print mode

The Draft or Fast mode in the printer driver allows you to print at a faster rate, which is good for printing drafts. To get better results, select Normal or Best. For more information, see Change print settings.

Check the paper type setting

When printing on transparencies or other special media, select the corresponding media type in the print driver. For more information, see To print on special or custom- sized media (Windows).

Check the printheads

Print the print quality diagnostic page on a clean sheet of white paper. Evaluate any problem areas, and perform the recommended actions. For more information, see To print the print quality diagnostic page.

Colors are printing as black and white

Check the print settings

Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the printer driver.

Wrong colors are printing

Check the print settings

Make sure Print in Grayscale is not selected in the printer driver.

Poor print quality and unexpected printouts

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HP K5300 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely, Output is faded or dull colored, Wrong colors are printing