My printer is printing double - like a shadow.

[amenton]

It only happens on the firs page that I print after not printing for a few days.  The first page I print comes out double printed; after that all the pages print fine.

[sandytechy20]

@amenton

Welcome to the HP support community.

Provide the printer model number or the product number for more assistance.

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Which operating system is installed on the computer to which this printer is connected?

[amenton]

Hello - the printer model is HP OfficeJet Pro 8720; using macOS Big Sur 11.2.2

[sandytechy20]

@amenton

Remove and add the printer use Airprint

Click the Apple menu, and then select System Preferences.

Depending on your operating system version, click Print & Fax, Print & Scan, or Printers & Scanners.

Click the name of your printer, click the Minus sign, and then delete the printer.

Click the Plus sign, and then click Add Printer or Scanner.

Click the Use or Print Using box, and then select AirPrint

Click Add to add the printer to the list.

Try to print.

Let me know how it goes.

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