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[Debi6]

I am trying to find a comparable replacement to my HP 8600 which lasted me 8 years!   I am on my 2nd HP - #9018 - print quality is not nearly as good as the 8600.  I had no problem printing color anything on my 8600 - even on regular copier paper.  When I print color on my 9018 - 90% come out too light.   I have done a lot of research and it looks I'm going to have to pay more to get the right printer.     Any suggestions?   Thank you.  

[Jay_G24]

Hi @Debi6,

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 I'd like to help!

First, let's try and troubleshoot and figure out the issue

To better assist you - 

1) Does the copy print out the same way? 

2) What's the application you are trying to print from? Have you tried printing from a different application or device? 

While you respond to that, let's print a Print Quality Diagnostic page -

1. Load plain white paper in the input tray.

2. On the printer control panel, swipe down to open the Dashboard, and then touch the Setup icon .

3. Swipe up on the display, touch Reports, and then touch Print Quality Report.

   A Print Quality Diagnostic Page prints.

   

Post the Print Quality Diagnostic page here so we can help you further. 

You may also refer to this document with steps to fix the " Print Quality Issues" issue applicable for your printer -  Print Quality Issues

 Also, try updating the printer's firmware - HP Printers - Updating or Upgrading Printer Firmware 

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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