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10-09-2021 03:43 AM
II have had recurring issues with print quality. When printing it is placing lines across the pictures which makes the document unusable. I have tried using HP WhatsApp support but this is quite frankly unhelpful. Telling me to restart my printer will not fix such an issue as I believe it is linked to possibly a faulty printhead. First time I contacted HP support they got me to go through all the c leaning process etc and then sent me new cartiridges because I complained that this was using all my ink (I had already done the process myself). This time its the same thing so not resolving the issue and I can't find any other way to escalate this at the minute. Any other help would be appreciated.
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10-12-2021 09:16 AM
Thank you for posting on HP Support Community.
Don't worry as I'll be glad to help, I understand that your HP printer is not working correctly.
Let's try these steps to resolve the issue:
Download and run HP Print and Scan Doctor: Follow steps from the link: Click here
Root level uninstall and reinstall printer drivers:
- Go to Control panel – Programs and feature – Select all the HP OfficeJet printer entries and uninstall them.
- Now go to Control panel – Devices and printer – Select all the printer entries and remove the device.
- Then press the "windows key" + "r" to get the "Run" window open - Type "printui.exe /s" and press enter.
- Under print server properties, go to drivers - remove any entry there as well.
- Again, go to run window, type – “c:/programdata” – Go to Hewlett Packard folder, remove any printer related folders & files.
To reinstall, click here. and the issue persists, it could be a hardware failure.
Please reach out to HP Support in your region regarding the service options for your printer. HP Support can be reached by clicking on the following link: www.hp.com/contacthp/
Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.
Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
ECHO_LAKE
I am an HP Employee
10-12-2021 09:16 AM
Thank you for posting on HP Support Community.
Don't worry as I'll be glad to help, I understand that your HP printer is not working correctly.
Let's try these steps to resolve the issue:
Download and run HP Print and Scan Doctor: Follow steps from the link: Click here
Root level uninstall and reinstall printer drivers:
- Go to Control panel – Programs and feature – Select all the HP OfficeJet printer entries and uninstall them.
- Now go to Control panel – Devices and printer – Select all the printer entries and remove the device.
- Then press the "windows key" + "r" to get the "Run" window open - Type "printui.exe /s" and press enter.
- Under print server properties, go to drivers - remove any entry there as well.
- Again, go to run window, type – “c:/programdata” – Go to Hewlett Packard folder, remove any printer related folders & files.
To reinstall, click here. and the issue persists, it could be a hardware failure.
Please reach out to HP Support in your region regarding the service options for your printer. HP Support can be reached by clicking on the following link: www.hp.com/contacthp/
Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.
Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
ECHO_LAKE
I am an HP Employee
10-13-2021 05:01 AM
Thanks @Echo_Lake - Print and Scan Doctor said it found a couple of issues and resolved them but not sure what these were. The test print afterwards definitely has improved what was previously showing so hopefully thats resolved the issue. I haven't ran the second part of the advice but if the problem returns i can revert back to these options. Thank you again for your help.
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