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PictBridge problems, Fading occurs on the edges of a photo

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Fading occurs on the edges of a photo Verify that the photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see Store and handle photo paper. Fading occurs near the edges of a photo If fading occurs approximately 25 to 63 mm (1.0 to 2.5 inches) from the edge of a photo, try the following solutions: If fading occurs approximately 25 to 63 mm (1.0 to 2.5 inches) from the edge of a photo, install a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge in the printer. PictBridge problems Images in a connected digital camera do not print There are several reasons why images in a connected digital camera do not print: ● The digital camera is not PictBridge-compatible. ● The digital camera is not in PictBridge mode. User's guide 63

Section	Page
Contents	3
Welcome	5
Special features	6
Get started	7
Printer features	7
Buttons and lights	8
Paper trays	12
Print cartridges	15
Ink-backup mode	16
Automatic paper-type sensor	17
Connect to the printer	18
USB	18
Networking	18
Print photos	19
Print borderless photos	19
Print photos with a border	21
HP Real Life technologies	22
Photo print cartridge	23
Color options	24
Advanced color management	24
Maximum dpi	25
Store and handle photo paper	25
Save money when printing photos	26
Print photos from a digital camera	27
About PictBridge	27
PictBridge printing	27
Print other documents	30
E-mail	30
Letters	31
Documents	32
Envelopes	33
Brochures	34
Greeting cards	35
Postcards	36
Transparencies	37
Labels	38
Index cards and other small media	39
Iron-on transfers	40
Printing tips	42
Select a print quality	42
Set the page order	42
Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper	43
Select a paper type	43
Resize a document	44
Print preview	44
Printer software	45
Print settings	45
Page Setup dialog box	45
Print dialog box	45
Manage the printer (Mac OS X 10.3)	46
Manage the printer (Mac OS X 10.2)	47
View and change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.3)	47
View and change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2)	48
Maintenance	49
Install print cartridges	49
Set the auto-off feature	52
Align the print cartridges	52
Calibrate color	52
Automatically clean print cartridges	52
Print a test page	53
View estimated ink levels	53
Maintain the printer body	53
Remove ink from your skin and clothing	53
Manually clean print cartridges	54
Maintain print cartridges	55
Store print cartridges	55
HP Printer Utility	56
Open the HP Printer Utility	56
Mac OS X 10.3	56
Mac OS X 10.2	56
HP Printer Utility panes	56
Troubleshooting	57
Printer does not print	57
Paper jam	58
Paper problems	59
Printer prints on multiple sheets at once	60
Paper mismatch	60
Printer is stalled	61
Print cartridge problems	61
Photos do not print correctly	63
Part of the photo is faded	64
PictBridge problems	65
Print quality is poor	67
Too much or too little ink appears on the page	68
Document is misprinted	69
Problems with borderless documents	69
Part of the photo is faded	72
Photo has an unwanted border	73
Error messages	74
Out-of-paper message	75
Printer lights are on or flashing	75
Print Cartridge Status light is on or flashing	77
Document prints slowly	79
If you continue to have problems	79
Supplies	80
Paper	80
USB cables	80
Specifications	81
Printer specifications	81
Environmental information	82
Environmental statement	82
Reduction and elimination	82
Recycling	82
Recycling information for the European Union	83
Energy consumption	83
Print cartridge recovery	83