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Media-handling problems, Color prints inconsistently after installing a new, ink cartridge

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Color prints inconsistently after installing a new ink cartridge z The ink cartridges have poor contact Try removing and then reinstalling the ink cartridges, making sure that they snap firmly into place. z The printheads are clogged and need to be cleaned For instructions on cleaning the printheads, see "Cleaning the printheads." Colors do not line up properly with each other z The printheads need to be aligned The printheads on your printer are automatically aligned when a printhead is replaced. However, you might notice print quality improvement by performing the alignment procedure. For instructions on aligning the printheads from the LCD control panel, see "Aligning the printheads." z Graphics in the document are not placed properly Use the zoom or print preview feature of your software application to check for gaps in the placement of graphics on the page. Media-handling problems Media feed problems z Print media is jammed in the printer Check for jams. See "Media jams" for instructions on clearing a jam. z Printer feeds multiple sheets Make sure that only one type of media is loaded in each tray. Some media types are not suitable for use with your printer. See "Media and paper-handling specifications." 8-20 ENWW

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8-20
ENWW
Color prints inconsistently after installing a new
ink cartridge
The ink cartridges have poor contact
Try removing and then reinstalling the ink cartridges, making sure
that they snap firmly into place.
The printheads are clogged and need to be cleaned
For instructions on cleaning the printheads, see “
Cleaning the
printheads
.”
Colors do not line up properly with each other
The printheads need to be aligned
The printheads on your printer are automatically aligned when a
printhead is replaced. However, you might notice print quality
improvement by performing the alignment procedure.
For instructions on aligning the printheads from the LCD control
panel, see “
Aligning the printheads
.”
Graphics in the document are not placed properly
Use the zoom or print preview feature of your software application
to check for gaps in the placement of graphics on the page.
Media-handling problems
Media feed problems
Print media is jammed in the printer
Check for jams.
See “
Media jams
” for instructions on clearing a jam.
Printer feeds multiple sheets
Make sure that only one type of media is loaded in each tray.
Some media types are not suitable for use with your printer.
See “
Media and paper-handling specifications
.”