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My print quality has been deteriorating and is now completely useless.  It started with some lines or gaps in printed pages where a text being printed may have white lines through it missing.  Now entire rows of text are missing.  In the below example, there is supposed to be a QR code but it's only partially printed.  You can see some text printed okay while other is cut out or missing.  I have tried replacing the ink cartridges, running the self cleaning or the printhead and ink smear.  When I have tried running print quality reports, the issue persists.  

 

The printer is approaching almost 10 years, so I am curious if there's anything I can do to fix it or if it's just time to get a new printer.

 

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@zimzimzimmerman

 

Welcome to the HP Support community.

 

Did you make a copy and check if that prints fine?

Sandytechy20
I am an HP Employee

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