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02-13-2025 10:28 AM
Product: HP DesignJet XL X3800 36-in Multifunction Printer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11
hello. I have a XL X3800 that prints lines on my prints when using greyscale color mode. I have noticed that the printhead alignment and cleaning test failed. Meaning there was streaking and mis-alignment of the color bars. Anyone experienced this isssue? I have not replaced anything, but have updated the firmware.
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02-13-2025 05:15 PM
What is the status of your printheads? Perhaps you have a bad one, or possibly stray ink polluting the line sensor, preventing the printer from performing maintenance.
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