Printing blurred double text

[TheoAbear]

Text is printing blurred or doubled. All test print fine - it happens with anything other than test print or printing from Notepad. Recently replaced both cartridges. Started right after. Have cleaned/aligned multiple times. Also did the unlpug, power down, hold button technique with no luck. Any thoughts?

sample of print shadow-blur

[Betty0610]

@TheoAbear

Welcome to the HP Support Community.

Does it happen while copying?

Let's try to do a root uninstall and reinstall of the software:

Unplug any USB cable, if any, before doing this.

1.) In Windows, search for and open Programs and features

2.) Select your HP Printer

3.) Select Uninstall

4.) In Windows, search for and open Devices and printers

5.) In the Devices and Printers windows look for your HP printer. If you see it listed right-click on it and choose 'Delete' or 'Remove Device'

6.) Open up the run command with the "Windows key + R" key combo.

7.) Type printui.exe /s and click Ok. (Note: there is a space in between “printui.exe” and “/s”)

8.) Click on the "Drivers" tab

9.) Look for HP Printer driver. If you see it Click on it and click Remove at the bottom

10.) Select Ok

11.) Select Apply and Ok on the Print Server Properties windows

12.) Close Devices and Printers

13.) Open up the run command with the "Windows key + R" key combo

14.) Type c:/programdata and click Ok. Go to Hewlett Packard folder, remove any printer related folders & files.

15.) Restart the computer.

Once done, please download and install the software from here:

https://support.hp.com/in-en/drivers

Let me know if this helps.

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[TheoAbear]

Hi Betty - it does not happen when copying. Only when printing PDF or MS Word Docs. Notepad/txt docs are also fine, as are all test printout. This only I did the full root uninstall and then reinstalled the software from the link you provided. Same results of shadow/double-print. Any other suggestions?  New cartridge, etc?

[TheoAbear]

FYI-- also does it when printing screen or web page, etc.

[Betty0610]

A new cartridge would not help as you're able to print fine while copies/PDF/Word documents.

Create a TCP IP port

1. Print a Configuration Page to get the printer's IPv4 address (you can also tap on the wireless icon on the front panel of your Printer to get the IP address)

2. On your PC, go to Control Panel, from Devices and Printers, right-click the printer and left-click Printer Properties, select the Ports tab.

3. Click Add Port, select Standard TCP/IP Port, then select New Port and follow the wizard.

4. Type in the proper IP address for the printer.

This video resource will show you how to do it:

Create & Use TCP IP port

Let me know if this helps.

If the information I've provided was helpful, give us some reinforcement by clicking the Accepted Solution and Kudos buttons, that'll help us and others see that we've got the answers!

Thanks!

Have a great day!