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Print Quality Problems
You see banding (light lines).
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The print head nozzles may need cleaning; see Cleaning the Print Head for
instructions.
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Make sure the paper Type or Media Type setting matches the paper you loaded;
see Selecting the Correct Paper Type for guidelines.
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Make sure the printable side of the paper is face up. It’s usually whiter or shinier.
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The ink cartridges may need replacing; see Replacing an Ink Cartridge for
instructions.
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If you have a Macintosh, try using Automatic mode. See Printing With
Macintosh OS X or Printing With Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.x for instructions.
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Run the Print Head Alignment utility; see Aligning the Print Head for
instructions.
Your printout is blurry or smeared.
