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‎12-02-2019 01:25 PM

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Product: HP OFFICEJET 4500 WIRELESS PRINTER

HP OFFICEJET 4500 PRINTER HAS BLURRED PRINTING--ALIGN PRINTING IS FINE AND CLEAR.

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‎12-05-2019 10:42 AM

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I finally removed the color cartridge, installed a previously used one, ran a couple of copies and put original one back in---blurring problem was then gone.  Lots of research and came to such a simple solution.  BRoat

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‎12-05-2019 02:12 AM

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Hi @ROATBC

 

Welcome to the HP Support Community. I'd be happy to assist you with the print quality issue. 

 

To better assist you - 

 

1) Are you experiencing this issue while making a copy as well?

2) Are you using a genuine HP inks?

3) What's the application that you are trying to print from?

4) What's the operating system installed on the computer? 

 

While you respond to that, try these steps - HP Officejet 4500 Printers - Fixing Poor Print Quality

 

Also, try updating the printer's firmware - HP Printers - Updating or Upgrading Printer Firmware 

 

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

 

Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.

Click the “Kudos, Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping!

 

Have a great day! 

Asmita
I am an HP Employee

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‎12-05-2019 10:42 AM

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I finally removed the color cartridge, installed a previously used one, ran a couple of copies and put original one back in---blurring problem was then gone.  Lots of research and came to such a simple solution.  BRoat

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