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01-16-2024 09:48 AM
Some days the pages print perfect. Other days, they smear red dots and blue roller marks all over the pages. If you print more than one page at a time, the smears get worse. Tried new ink cartridges, they ate flawless for about a month. Tried cleaning rollers, but I have no idea what I'm doing.
01-18-2024 12:21 PM
Hi @Clnheart,
Welcome to HP Support Community.
Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.
I see you need help with the print quality issue on your HP printer. Here are some steps you may try that should help.
- Solution one: Remove any protective tape from the print cartridges
- Solution two: Print from a different software program
- Solution three: Adjust, reload, and change the paper
- Solution four: Check the printer environment
- Solution five: Check the printer connections
- Solution six: Clean inside the printer
- Solution seven: Change the driver settings
- Solution eight: Print a diagnostics page
- Solution nine: Restart the printer and the computer
- Solution ten: Calibrate the printer
- Solution eleven: Identify and replace the problem print cartridge
- Solution twelve: Service the printer
Please click here to perform the steps mentioned above. This link has the details troubleshooting steps.
I hope this helps.
Take care and have a good day.
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