Magenta is very dark

[Prints_Valiant1]

My magenta prints very dark, almost black. I have tried cleaning the printheads (not manually) and changing cartridges with no success.  It seems like a new printhead might fix it, but I'm not sure. Any suggestions?

[Riddle_Decipher]

@Prints_Valiant1

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Thank you for posting your query, I'll be more than glad to help you out 🙂 

As I understand you are being troubled with Magenta as its very dark in each print,

No worries, as I'll be glad to help you, that said, I'll need a few more details to dissect your concern & provide an accurate solution: 

Have you checked for any related HP Forum posts that may help resolve your concern?

If you haven't, Here's a related HP Forums post that seems to have helped others: Click here for the steps.

If the issue persists, please try the below steps:

Solution one: Use genuine HP cartridges

HP recommends that you use genuine HP ink or toner supplies. HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP or refilled cartridges. If you do not use genuine HP cartridges, the steps in this document might not resolve the issue. To check the authenticity of your cartridges, go to hp.com/go/anticounterfeit.

Solution two: Allow automatic servicing to complete

Many print quality problems with black ink, such as poor black text or issues that occur with a newly installed black cartridge, clear up with the printer's automatic servicing routine. There is nothing you need to do. The print quality should start improving in a few hours.

Solution three: Check the paper

Follow these guidelines to make sure that the paper you are using is appropriate for the print job. If it is not, reload the printer with an appropriate paper type.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE STEPS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

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