HP F4280 User Guide - Page 111

Troubleshooting Chapter 12 Solution 2: Check the print quality setting Solution: Check the quality setting. Use a higher quality setting to increase the amount of ink used for printing. NOTE: For maximum dpi resolution, go to the Advanced tab, and then select Enabled from the Maximum dpi drop-down list. For more information, see Print using Maximum dpi. For more information, see: • Change the print speed or quality • Print using Maximum dpi • Make a Fast copy Cause: The print quality setting was set to low. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Solution 3: If the print cartridge was dropped, wait for it to recover Solution: Allow 30 minutes for the print cartridge to recover. Cause: A tri-color or photo print cartridge was jarred or handled roughly during installation. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Solution 4: Clean the print cartridge nozzles Solution: Check the print cartridges. If it looks as though there are fibers or dust around the ink nozzles, clean the ink nozzle area of the print cartridge. For more information, see: Clean the area around the ink nozzles Cause: The print cartridge nozzles needed to be cleaned. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Solution 5: Clean the print cartridges Solution: Check the estimated ink levels remaining in the print cartridges. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace the print cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable. If there is ink remaining in the print cartridges, but you are still noticing a problem, print a self-test report to determine if there is a problem with the print cartridges. If the 108 Troubleshooting