HP PhotoSmart Printer User’s Guide
The print quality is
poor.
Make sure you are using the correct type oF paper. See
the online Help For more inFormation about paper
types.
Make sure the correct paper type is selected on the
Front panel or in the HP PhotoSmart printer Properties.
Make sure the paper is loaded print-side down in the
paper tray.
IF the printing appears Faded or dull, select Normal or
Best instead oF DraFt as the print quality on the Setup
tab in the printer Properties.
IF the colors bleed or the ink smears, select DraFt or
Normal instead oF Best as the print quality on the Setup
tab in the printer Properties. Make sure the correct
paper type is selected.
Make sure you are not low on ink. See “Determining iF a
print cartridge is low on ink” on page 15 For more
inFormation.
You may need to clean the print cartridges. See
“Cleaning the print cartridges” on page 56 For more
inFormation.
You may need to calibrate the printer. See “Using the
HP PhotoSmart printer Toolbox” on page 32 For more
inFormation.
IF you are using a USB connection, avoid using other
USB devices (such as scanners or digital cameras) while
printing.
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