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05-15-2016 06:08 PM
My printed photos look awful! The skin tones look like a "bad spray tan". Can this be fixed? I know very little about photography so I need very simple instructions, if you have any. Thanks so much in advance for replying to my SOS.
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05-16-2016 01:07 PM - last edited on 10-26-2023 02:02 PM by SofiaML
Hi @stmpn_scrppn,
Welcome back to the HP Community!
I understand you are experiencing some bad print quality on photos printed from your HP ENVY 5530. I will be happy to help.
If you are still experiencing the print quality issue after going through the above link, try the link below for steps to resolve print quality issues.
HP ENVY, DeskJet Printers - Fixing Poor Print Quality
If this helps, show appreciation for my reply by hitting the “thumbs up” below, or click the "Accept as Solution" button if I have helped you reach a solution.
I hope this helps, and have a great day.
MarcelusWallace
I work on behalf of HP
★Please click "Accept as Solution" if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
★Click the "Kudos, Thumbs Up" on the right to say "Thanks" for helping!
05-16-2016 01:07 PM - last edited on 10-26-2023 02:02 PM by SofiaML
Hi @stmpn_scrppn,
Welcome back to the HP Community!
I understand you are experiencing some bad print quality on photos printed from your HP ENVY 5530. I will be happy to help.
If you are still experiencing the print quality issue after going through the above link, try the link below for steps to resolve print quality issues.
HP ENVY, DeskJet Printers - Fixing Poor Print Quality
If this helps, show appreciation for my reply by hitting the “thumbs up” below, or click the "Accept as Solution" button if I have helped you reach a solution.
I hope this helps, and have a great day.
MarcelusWallace
I work on behalf of HP
★Please click "Accept as Solution" if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
★Click the "Kudos, Thumbs Up" on the right to say "Thanks" for helping!