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04-30-2021 08:57 AM - edited 04-30-2021 08:59 AM
When copying a blank sheet of paper, it prints covered in coloured lines and squares / splodges of black ink. Each time they are in different places on the sheet of paper.
It does not happen when printing from a computer only when photo copying.
I have cleaned the glass and plastic on the scanner with a microfibre cloth and glass cleaner, cleaned printer head, reset the printer entirely but it is still doing it. The image attached is a blank piece of paper photocopied in colour.
05-03-2021 07:57 AM
Welcome to HP Support Community
I would like to help
Since the issue only occurs during Photocopy this seems to be a Hardware issue
I suggest you contact HP Support in your region for service options
1) Click on this link - www.hp.com/contacthp/
2) Select your product type below.
3) Enter the serial of your device.
4) Select the country from the drop-down.
5) Select the chat or get phone number options based on your preferences.
6) Fill the web-form and proceed further.
Thank you
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KrazyToad
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