Double image when printing from iMac to HP OfficeJet Pro 8710

[GaryDickson]

This printer - a couple of months old - is occasionally printing pages with a double image. One image is slightly offset from the other. I printed a 2-page document where the first page was fine but the second page had a double image. When it happens is unpredictable. The printer can print fine for several pages and then a double image.

Below is an example.

What is a possible fix?

[atharva_gp]

@GaryDickson,

Thanks for reaching out to the HP Support community!

• Do you have this issue while making a copy?

Let's try these steps:

Step 1: Power Reset

• Make sure this printer is plugged into a direct wall, not a surge protector.
• Turn the printer on.
• Wait until the printer is idle and silent before you continue.
• With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait at least 60 seconds
• Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
• Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer.
• Turn on the printer, if it does not automatically turn on.
• Try to print again, if the issue persists, proceed to the next step.

Step 2: Perform Printer Alignment

• On the control panel of your printer, touch settings icon  > Printer Maintainance > Align Printer
• Once the alignment is completed try to print again, if the issue persists, proceed to the next step.

Step 3: Printer Firmware Update.

• On the control panel of your printer, touch settings icon  > Printer Maintainance > Update the Printer > Check for printer updates now
• This will install a newer firmware update if available
• Try to print again

Let me know if this helps or if you need any other assistance.

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[GaryDickson]

I put the printer through "Step 1: Power Reset" and then printed. The printout was good. I printed two other short documents and those were good.

I then worked through Step 2 and Step 3. The alignment printout looked just right and the printer says its firmware is up-to-date.

So far, so good. As I wrote initially, the printer's behaviour of double image happens unpredictably.

I really don't want to have to go through this song-and-dance if this happens again.

Are you confident your solution is a permanent fix?

[atharva_gp]

@GaryDickson,

The alignment, reset and update should take care of the problem.

But should you need any further help, keep me posted, I shall help you.

Cheers!

[GaryDickson]

Unfortunately, the problem of double image printing is happening again. It's not occurring as frequently - maybe once in awhile - but it's still happening.

Is HP considering a repair to the printer's firmware or software?

[atharva_gp]

@GaryDickson,

We have tried most of the possible troubleshooting steps for this issue.

But as a last resort, we can try performing a factory reset on the printer

Factory reset settings of a printer differ from one printer model to another.

I will send you a private message that would have the steps to reset your printer to the factory settings.

Note: Resetting the printer to the factory settings would erase all configurations like your Wireless settings, Fax settings, and other preferences.

You have to re-do the set up again once you perform the factory reset.