Print alignment fails at printer.

[lifeisadimensio]

HP officejet pro 3978  Print alignment function fails to properly scan the printed test page.  The page appears OK.  Prints in black and white, which is how I usually use the printer.  I can't find any links to any help to fix this.

[KrazyToad]

@lifeisadimensio

Welcome to HP Community

I have gone through your Post and would like to help

Please try these steps

- Turn on the printer.
- Wait until the printer is idle and silent before you continue.
- Disconnect the USB cable from the rear of the printer. If your printer has a network or wireless connection, leave it connected.
- Remove the ink cartridges from the printer and clean the electrical contacts with a lint free cloth
- With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer and from the wall outlet or power strip.
- Wait at least 60 seconds.
- Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
NOTE: HP recommends connecting the printer power cord directly to a wall outlet.
- Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer.
- Turn on the printer, if it does not automatically turn on.
- The printer might go through a warm-up period. The printer lights might flash, and the carriage might move.
- Wait until the warm-up period finishes and your printer is idle and silent before you proceed.
- Reinsert the ink cartridges, and then close the ink cartridge access door.
 

Clean the Scanner Glass with a lint free cloth and also ensure the printer has the latest Firmware. Link: https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c02919168

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