Solved: Printing Problem - HP Support Community

Sabi001 · ‎10-12-2026

Hello! im having a problem with my HP designjet T230 eveytime when i print it leaves some small ink points in the posters that i print also some thin lines, i have tried to cleaned the print head and run the diagnostics but nothing changed, need help please.

Repairatrooper · ‎10-13-2026

If these are very small dots that run in the direction of paper travel you could have ink on rollers in the feedpath. Place a print with the defect on it in the output area so your can check to see if there is ink on rollers in the area that they appear on the paper.

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Repairatrooper · ‎10-13-2026

If these are very small dots that run in the direction of paper travel you could have ink on rollers in the feedpath. Place a print with the defect on it in the output area so your can check to see if there is ink on rollers in the area that they appear on the paper.

If you find the information provided useful or solves your problems, help other users find the solution easier by marking my post as an accepted solution. Clicking "yes" on "was this reply helpful" also increases the chances that this solution will help others.
I am a volunteer, offering my knowledge to support fellow users, I do not work for HP nor speak for HP.

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