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‎05-03-2018 07:51 AM

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Product: HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus
Operating System: macOS 10.13 High Sierra

Hi, my printer prints out a repeating blank space on the left hand margin, in a triangular pattern.

 

How do I fix it?2018 printer problem.jpg

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‎05-03-2018 12:11 PM

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I will try and assist.The only thing that i think is causing this problem could be a piece of paper or something on that side of the printer underneath the rollers.Open the printer and inspect that side for an obstruction causing the head to not print on the paper.Hope this will help.

I am A certified Copier Technician.
It is so nice to give some help where possible and the forum is a great idea Thank You.Sometimes a picture speaks louder than words to find a solution.Should you find my help use full just give some credit for my effort please.
.Thank You.Copier-Pro
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‎05-03-2018 12:11 PM

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I will try and assist.The only thing that i think is causing this problem could be a piece of paper or something on that side of the printer underneath the rollers.Open the printer and inspect that side for an obstruction causing the head to not print on the paper.Hope this will help.

I am A certified Copier Technician.
It is so nice to give some help where possible and the forum is a great idea Thank You.Sometimes a picture speaks louder than words to find a solution.Should you find my help use full just give some credit for my effort please.
.Thank You.Copier-Pro
If you found this post helpful, you can let others know and also show your appreciation by clicking the “Accept as Solution”button, “Thumbs up" button!

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I'M NOT AN HP EMPLOYEE AND DO ANSWER THESE QUESTION ON MY OWN BEHALF.
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‎05-03-2018 12:26 PM

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Thank you!

I thought I had looked throughly but here was the culprit!

 

Thanks again! This has been a great printer and I was sad thinking I might have to replace it.2018 printer fixed.jpg

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‎05-03-2018 12:33 PM

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Glad if that helped.Maybe just mark it as a solution to the problem on the forum for others that might find the problem in the future.Have a great day.

I am A certified Copier Technician.
It is so nice to give some help where possible and the forum is a great idea Thank You.Sometimes a picture speaks louder than words to find a solution.Should you find my help use full just give some credit for my effort please.
.Thank You.Copier-Pro
If you found this post helpful, you can let others know and also show your appreciation by clicking the “Accept as Solution”button, “Thumbs up" button!

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I'M NOT AN HP EMPLOYEE AND DO ANSWER THESE QUESTION ON MY OWN BEHALF.
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