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Hi - I am printing on glossy avery labels but my black ink smears. I have it on the photo paper, I’ve tried just the colour ink and glossy brochure - but it never dries. Does anyone have any advice?

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@EmmaLorenz 

 

Welcome to the HP English Community --

 

Product / Printer Model:  ?

Operating System:  ?

Software / Application:  ?

Connection Type:  ?

Content / File Type:  ?

Job type:  Print glossy labels

 

 

Much depends on the printer model and the type of paper it supports.

 

In general, if a "glossy" label paper sheet does not dry,

The paper is perhaps essentially not compatible with the printer regardless of claims to the contrary.

 

The Quality might be set too high -- back off to no more than "Normal" quality.  Where / How you set the print quality depends on the application / software you are using (and / or have available to adjust settings).

Sample - Adobe Reader - (Windows) - PDF Print - Label sheet

Check Properties > Paper / Quality > Quality Settings = Normal

 

Avery_L7160_Sample_Label_2Avery_L7160_Sample_Label_2

 

The Tray and Paper type might be set incorrectly (EWS), though from your description, you have considered that possibility.

 

What else?

 

The paper is perhaps meant for a different printer type -- For example, paper meant for a Laser Print is not compatible with an InkJet Printer. 

 

Paper that claims it is compatible with both Laser and InkJet might work or might not.

 

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@EmmaLorenz 

 

Welcome to the HP English Community --

 

Product / Printer Model:  ?

Operating System:  ?

Software / Application:  ?

Connection Type:  ?

Content / File Type:  ?

Job type:  Print glossy labels

 

 

Much depends on the printer model and the type of paper it supports.

 

In general, if a "glossy" label paper sheet does not dry,

The paper is perhaps essentially not compatible with the printer regardless of claims to the contrary.

 

The Quality might be set too high -- back off to no more than "Normal" quality.  Where / How you set the print quality depends on the application / software you are using (and / or have available to adjust settings).

Sample - Adobe Reader - (Windows) - PDF Print - Label sheet

Check Properties > Paper / Quality > Quality Settings = Normal

 

Avery_L7160_Sample_Label_2Avery_L7160_Sample_Label_2

 

The Tray and Paper type might be set incorrectly (EWS), though from your description, you have considered that possibility.

 

What else?

 

The paper is perhaps meant for a different printer type -- For example, paper meant for a Laser Print is not compatible with an InkJet Printer. 

 

Paper that claims it is compatible with both Laser and InkJet might work or might not.

 

=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=--=

References / Resources

 

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems

 

“Things that are your printer”

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System

 

Categories: Warranty Check, Alerts, Troubleshooting, Ink & Paper, HP Software & Drivers / Firmware Updates, Setup & User Guides, Product Specifications, Account & Registration, Warranty & Repair

 

Open 

 Product Home - Printers

 Enter the device type and model name of your HP product

OR

 Select a saved product from HP Account Dashboard

 

Thank you for participating in the HP Community --

Real people who own, use, and support HP devices.

Click Yes to say Thank You for the help !

Question / Concern Answered, Click my Post "Accept as Solution"

 

 

 

 

Dragon-Fur

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I had laser paper not inkjet which I've just ordered.  Thank you! 

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@EmmaLorenz 

 

Ah - makes sense.

 

Thanks for getting back to us --

 

The new inkjet paper will likely do fine -- let us know if you need help.

 

"Back in the olden days"...

 

When I was a child, paper was paper.

 

"Labels" were hand written or typed on paper, cut out, and taped or glued to the envelope or box.

 

Copies were made on "mimeograph" paper using a hand-crank copier

Odd blueish copies with a strong ink smell.

 

Yes, that was an actual thing a very long time ago.

Printers have come a ways since then.

Smiling.

 

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