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SpaDay · ‎08-20-2019

When printing on high gloss labels (currently using the "Card Glossy 176-220g" setting on the printer) the labels are not crisp and at times appear to be smudged with lettering from something that was printed previously. I am using labels from Online Labels (OL2279WS). It is almost as something (ink) is sticking on the fuser (or other internal parts) and not properly applying to the labels. The printer will randomly "clean itself" and after that process labels print better but you still don't get a full sheet of perfect labels.

Thanks for your help...

Repairatrooper · ‎08-21-2019

How are you feeding? From the MP tray or the paper tray? MP tray is preferred. I would also suggest that you set the paper type as label instead of glossy as this will cause the printer to feed slower and reducing the chance of smearing.

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Repairatrooper · ‎08-21-2019

How are you feeding? From the MP tray or the paper tray? MP tray is preferred. I would also suggest that you set the paper type as label instead of glossy as this will cause the printer to feed slower and reducing the chance of smearing.

If you find the information provided useful or solves your problems, help other users find the solution easier by giving kudos and marking my post as an accepted solution.
I am a volunteer, offering my knowledge to support fellow users, I do not work for HP nor speak for HP.

SpaDay · ‎08-23-2019

Thanks Professor - that did it. I really appreciate your help. Now I can quit wasting these expensive labels.

Have a great weekend!

Printing high gloss labels

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