If the printer is running out of ink, replace
the print cartridge. See
“Replacing Print
Cartridges” on page 30.
You may not be using the
most appropriate media for
the desired output.
• Make sure that you are using media
intended for HP Deskjet printers.
• Print quality is dramatically improved if you
print on paper specifically designed for a
certain output (photographs, for example),
rather than using plain paper.
You may be printing on the
wrong side of the media.
Make sure that the media is loaded print side
down.
You may not have selected
the correct paper type in the
printer software.
Make sure that you have selected the correct
paper type on the
Paper Type/Quality
dialog box. See “Paper Type/Quality” on
page 10.
You may be printing in Draft
mode.
If printing appears faded or dull, click
Normal
or
Best
instead of Draft on the
Paper Type/
Quality
dialog box. See “Paper Type/Quality”
on page 10.
If you have smearing, you
may be using too much ink.
Click
Normal
or
Draft
instead of Best on the
Paper Type/Quality
dialog box. See “Paper
Type/Quality” on page 10. You may also want
to decrease ink
Density
or increase
Dry Time
.
1
Choose
from the
File
menu.
2
Choose
Ink Controls