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The problem is print quality
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The problem is print quality Symptom Possible cause Corrective measure Poor print quality cannot be improved even when the cleaning is performed. The cap or wiper is stained. Check for stains on the cap and wiper. If they are stained, clean them. There is banding on new media The printer requires calibration for the new media. Adjust the printer settings for the new media (Refer to Calibrate the printer) There is banding on media that has been calibrated and did not give banding before. If one of the following is true, try the corresponding solution and if banding has not disappeared, then go to the next possible cause and solution: 1. The file you are printing: a) is new Try one of the following solutions: 1. a) Try using a file that did not give banding. If banding does not disappear, then see the next possible cause. b) Check that you are using the same print mode as before. b) is not new 2. The print mode: a) has changed 2. a) Try using the same print mode. If banding does not improve, then try a new roll of media. If you still see banding call HP support. b) has not changed 3. Normal printhead recovery: a) did not improve banding b) improved banding 4. Strong printhead recovery: a) did not improve banding b) improved banding b) Try normal printhead recovery. If banding improves, repeat normal printhead recovery until no improvement is seen and banding is still present. Call HP support. 3. a) Print the IQ print and check whether there are any printhead nozzles not working. If some printheads are not working, try strong printhead recovery for the affected printheads. 4. a) Call HP support b) Repeat normal printhead recovery until no improvement is seen and banding is still present. Call HP support. Poor image quality, wrong colors or image faded. Use of non-original HP ink. Replace with genuine HP ink. Use of ink three months or more beyond Replace with genuine HP ink before the the "Install by" date. "Install by" date has expired. Color density irregularities at the edges of the media. The temperature at each end of the platen is slightly lower than the temperature at the central area. Raise the temperature (see Heater temperature settings). Use the offset media loading option (see Offset media loading using the main scroller). 246 Chapter 9 The problem is print quality ENWW