HP Laser Jet Pro MFP M281fdw - Scans are blurry when printed

[Gadianton78]

When I use the scanner (either bed or feeder) the scans look just fine on my computer. But when I attempt to print those scans in color the entire image gets blurry as if things are not aligned and there is a duplicate shadow behind each letter/word. This does not happen if I scan/copy directly from the printer. Also, if I print other files/images, they print just fine. This only happens when I scan a document and then attempt to reprint that same document from the scanned file. Please help.

[sandytechy20]

@Gadianton78

Welcome to the HP support community.

This seems to be a driver issue:-

Perform root level uninstallation to remove all the printer-related software.

• In Windows, search for and open Programs and Features.
• Select your HP printer.
• Select Uninstall.
• In Windows, search for and open Devices and Printers.
• In the Devices and Printers window look for your HP Printer. If you see it listed, right-click on it and choose "Delete" or "Remove Device.”
• Open up the run command with the "Windows Key + R" key combo.
• Type printui.exe /s and click OK.
• Click on Drivers tab.
• Look for HP Printer driver. If you see it click on it and click Remove at the bottom.
• Select OK.
• Remove all instances of the same.
• Select Apply and OK on the Print Server Properties windows.
• Close Devices and Printers. 
• Restart the PC again.

Download and install printer using HP Smart app

Click here to download.

Update the printer firmware

Here are the steps:- Click here

Let me know how it goes.

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Cheers.