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HP Envy 6530e All-in-One Printer

Help! I’ve just got new HP Envy 6530e All-in-One Printer and the colour is printing out very dull ? Even my old hp prints out brighter than the new printer!! 

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@Cat1740, Welcome to the HP Support Community!  

  

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding Dull Color Issues on HP Envy 6530e Printer! 

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.  

  

If your HP Envy 6530e All-in-One Printer is outputting dull colors, here are several steps you can take to improve the print quality:

 

Solution One: Check the Print Settings

Open Printer Preferences:

  • From your computer, open the printer preferences for the HP Envy 6530e All-in-One Printer.

Adjust Print Quality:

  • Navigate to the Paper/Quality tab.
  • Ensure the Paper Type is set correctly for the paper you are using.
  • Select a higher-quality setting such as Best or Normal for better print results.

Check Color Options:

  • Within the printer preferences, ensure the Color option is enabled and that Print in Grayscale is not selected.

Solution Two: Use High-Quality Paper

Using high-quality paper can enhance print results. Ensure the paper you are using is suitable for color printing and free from dust and humidity. HP recommends using papers such as HP Everyday Photo Paper.

 

Solution Three: Align the Printer

Misalignment of the printhead can cause print quality issues. Follow these steps to align the printer:

  1. Load paper into the printer.
  2. Open the printer software on your computer.
  3. Navigate to the Printer Actions and select Maintenance Tasks.
  4. Click the Align Ink Cartridges option to start the alignment process.  

 

Hope this helps! 

Take care, and have an amazing day!  

  

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