only prints 1/4 of page when copying

[gbrock1]

My HP 7500A suddenly began printing only 1/4 of page when I place a piece of paper to copy.  I have tried resetting and I have also unplugged.  Any suggestions?

[Betty0610]

@gbrock1

Welcome to the HP Forums 🙂 I would like to take a moment and thank you for using this forum, it is a great place to find answers. 

Paper type and size in the input tray that does not match the paper settings for the copy job can result in partial copies.

1. Reload the paper you are coping on, and make sure the paper width guides are pushed in so they are resting next to the edge of the paper stack.

2. Touch Copy, Copy Document, or Copy Photo on the printer control panel.

3. Touch Settings or the gear icon  to access and change the following settings.

   NOTE: 

   You might need to scroll down the screen to access all settings.

   • Paper Type: Copy speed can be impacted if photo paper is selected for a plain paper copy job. Select the type of plain or photo paper you are making the copies on.

   • Tray Selection: Select the paper input tray with the paper you are using for your copies.

   • Paper Size: Select the paper size you are making the copies on, or select Automatic to let the printer detect the paper loaded in the tray.

   • Resize or Size: Change the size of the copy. Options can include a list of presets, custom sizes between 25 and 400 percent of the original size, Fit to Page, and an Actual Size setting to make a borderless copy.

4. Select Save Current Settings or Set as New Defaults to retain the settings for future copy jobs.

5. Load the original document or photo, and then start a copy job.

Does this happen only while copying or even printing from the Computer/phone?

Let me know if this helps.

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