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07-21-2020 11:27 AM
In the middle of printing, my printer stopped printing Yellow. all other colors are working fine.
Printer is almost 3 years old. Inks in in the ink tank are above the minimum line
07-23-2020 06:26 PM
Welcome to the HP support community.
Run the printhead cleaning utility using the HP Software
Clean the printheads using the HP software, and then evaluate the results.
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Open or search for the HP folder in your list of installed software applications, click the folder for your printer, and then click the name of your printer.
HP Printer Assistant opens.
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On the HP Printer Assistant window, click Maintain Your Printer.
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Click the Device Services tab, and then click Clean Ink Cartridges
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A Print Quality Diagnostic page prints.
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Examine the Print Quality Diagnostic page.
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If the print quality is acceptable, click Done. You can stop troubleshooting.
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If the print quality is unacceptable, click Second-level Clean when prompted to continue the next level of cleaning.
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You can refer this HP document for more assistance:- Click here
I hope that helps.
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Cheers.
Sandytechy20
I am an HP Employee