HP Photosmart C5300 User Guide - Page 137

Chapter 14 Solution 4: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that you use HP papers or any other paper type that is appropriate for the product. Always make sure the paper you are printing on is flat. For best results when printing images, use HP Advanced Photo Paper. Store photo media in its original packaging inside a resealable plastic bag on a flat surface in a cool, dry place. When you are ready to print, remove only the paper you plan to use immediately. When you have finished printing, return any unused photo paper to the plastic bag. This will prevent the photo paper from curling. NOTE: For this issue, there is not a problem with your ink supplies. Therefore, replacing the ink cartridges or printhead is not necessary. For more information, see: • "Recommended papers for printing and copying" on page 34 • "Information on paper" on page 128 Cause: The wrong kind of paper was loaded in the input tray. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Solution 5: Clean the printhead Solution: If the previous solutions did not resolve the issue, try cleaning the printhead. After cleaning the printhead, print a print quality report. Evaluate the print quality report to see if the print quality problem still exists. For more information, see: • "Clean the printhead" on page 105 • "Print and evaluate a print quality report" on page 107 Cause: The printhead needed to be cleaned. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Solution 6: Contact HP support Solution: Contact HP support for service. Go to: www.hp.com/support. If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for technical support. Cause: There was a problem with the printhead. 134 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting