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Bleeding colors in printout
If the ink is spreading on the page or colors are blending together, try the
following:
Check the print settings
Some paper type settings (such as Transparency Films and Photo
Papers) and print quality settings (such as Best) require more ink than
others. Choose different print settings in the printer driver. Also, make sure
that you have selected the correct media type in the printer driver.
Selecting the wrong media type causes the wrong amount of ink to be used
on the media.
Check that the media is printed on the print side.
Check the print cartridges
Make sure the print cartridges have not been tampered with. Refilling
processes and the use of incompatible inks can disrupt the intricate printing
system and result in reduced print quality and damage to the printer. HP
does not guarantee or support refilled print cartridges.
For information on ordering HP accessories, see HP Supplies and
Accessories.
The print cartridges need to be aligned when a print cartridge is replaced.
You can align the print cartridges from the printer driver or the Toolbox. For
instructions, see Aligning the print cartridges.
Colors do not line up properly
Check the print cartridges
The print cartridges need to be aligned when a print cartridge is replaced.
You can align the print cartridges from the printer driver or the Toolbox. For
instructions, see Aligning the print cartridges.
Check the graphics placement
Use the zoom or print preview feature of your software to check for gaps in
the placement of graphics on the page.
If printing using a single print cartridge
If one of your print cartridges runs out of ink before you can replace it, you
can still print with a single print cartridge.
Printing with one print cartridge may be slower, and colors will differ from
those when both print cartridges are installed. It is recommended to install
both print cartridges. For more information, see Single-cartridge printing
mode.
