Ink levels seem to go down too quickly
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
Are you printing photos or documents with a large number of graphics?
Because photos and graphics require more ink than text documents, ink usage increases when you print photos or graphics.
Are you printing with the Best Quality/Speed setting?
To reduce ink usage, select Best only when you are printing on photo or heavyweight matte paper. All other paper types print best at a lower Quality/Speed setting. Use the Quick Print or Normal setting to print most text documents.
Improving print quality
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
Check paper
•Use the appropriate paper for the document. If you are printing photos or other
•Use a paper that is a heavier weight or bright white.
Check print cartridges
If the document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps:
1Align the print cartridges. For more information, see “Aligning the print cartridges” on page 60. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2.
2Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 60. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3.
3Remove and reinsert the print cartridges. For more information, see “Removing a used print cartridge” on page 59 and “Installing print cartridges” on page 58.
If print quality has not improved, continue to step 4.
4Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. For more information, see “Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts” on page 61.
If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see “Ordering print cartridges” on page 64.
Poor text and graphic quality
• | Blank pages | • | Skewed lines |
• | Dark print | • | Smudges |
• | Faded print | • | Streaks |
• | Incorrect colors | • | White lines in print |
•Light and dark bands in print
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
Check ink
Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary.
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