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01-11-2021 07:05 AM
When I print a paper using normal sized paper, the margins begin too low so part of the words are cropped out. I printed a test page and the black squares are about an inch and a half down the paper when they should be closer to the top. I can I fix this?
01-15-2021 05:03 AM
@Tamara97, Welcome to HP Support Community!
Follow the steps below to align the printer-
Step 1: Complete the alignment process again
Print a new alignment page.
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Load plain white paper in the input tray.
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Adjust the paper width guides until they rest against the edges of the paper.
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Print an alignment page.
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Control panel (printers with menus): Open the Tools or Printer Maintenance menu, and then select the option to Align cartridges, Align printhead, or Print an Alignment Page.
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HP Smart app (Windows 10, macOS, Android, iOS): In the app, click your printer, click Print Quality Tools, and then select the option to align the printheads or cartridges.
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HP Printer Assistant (Windows): Click Maintain Your Printer, and then select the option to align the printheads or cartridges.
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HP Utility (Mac): Click the option to align the printheads or cartridges.
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If your printer has a scanner, follow the directions on the alignment page to scan it and complete the alignment.
If these tips do not resolve the error, continue to the next step.
Step 2: Reset the printer
Turning the printer off, and then on again might resolve an Alignment failed error message.
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With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the printer.
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Unplug the power cord from the power source.
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Wait 60 seconds.
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Reconnect the power cord to a wall outlet and to the printer.
NOTE:
HP recommends plugging the printer directly into a wall outlet.
If resetting the printer does not resolve the issue, continue to the next step.
Step3: Update the printer firmware
Download available firmware updates from the HP website
With the printer on and connected to the computer, go to HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads, and then identify your printer. Look for and install any available firmware updates. Refer to the document HP Printers - Updating or Upgrading Printer Firmware
Try printing.
Hope this helps! Keep me posted.
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