I bought a new 6430e Envy and did the alignment during set up. But I need to do the alignment again

[Peanuts40]

I bought a new 6430e Envy and did the alignment during set up. But I need to do the alignment again

[Raj_05]

Hi @Peanuts40,

Welcome to HP Support Community.  

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

If you're experiencing the need to realign your HP Envy 6430e printer even though you already performed alignment during the initial setup, there could be a few reasons for this issue. Here are some steps you can follow to troubleshoot and perform the alignment again.

• Check Ink Levels: Ensure that your printer has sufficient ink levels. Low ink levels might affect print quality and alignment.
• Inspect Paper: Make sure you're using the correct type and size of paper as specified in the printer's manual. Improper paper alignment can lead to issues.
• Clean the Printer: Dust and debris can accumulate inside the printer, affecting alignment and print quality. Carefully clean the printer's interior and paper path.
• Update Drivers and Firmware: Check if there are any available driver updates or firmware updates for your printer model. Outdated software can sometimes cause alignment problems.
• Perform Manual Alignment: If the automatic alignment isn't resolving the issue, you can try manually aligning the print heads. Look for the manual alignment option in your printer's settings or control panel. The exact steps might vary depending on the printer model.
• Calibrate Printer: Some printers offer calibration options to improve print quality. Check if your printer has a calibration option in its settings.
• Reset Printer Settings: If other methods don't work, you might consider resetting the printer settings to default and then going through the setup process again.

I hope this helps. 
 

Take care and have a good day.

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