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01-07-2019 05:39 PM - last edited on 09-14-2023 09:17 AM by SofiaML
Welcome to HP forums, I see that HP Sprocket is printing lines while printing photos.
Upgrade the Sprocket firmware.
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Make sure the Sprocket is on and your mobile device is connected to the Internet.
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On your mobile device, open the HP sprocket app.
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Tap the Menu icon
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Tap Manage Printers, make sure your Sprocket is selected, and then tap Printer Settings.
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Under the Status section, locate Battery.
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If the battery charge is 25% or higher, continue with these steps.
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If the battery charge is 24% or lower, charge the battery for at least 30 minutes, and then continue with these steps.
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In Printer Settings, look for a firmware upgrade.
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If a firmware upgrade displays, tap Get Firmware Upgrade, and then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the update.
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If a firmware upgrade option does not display, the firmware is up-to-date.
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Clean the Sprocket paper path rollersClean the Sprocket paper path rollers.
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Remove the paper cover, and then remove any photo paper from the input tray.
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Check the photo paper and remove any severely bent, wrinkled, or torn photo paper from the stack.
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Reload the photo paper with the colored card on the bottom of the stack with the barcode facing down.
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Replace the paper cover, and then send a print job.
You can refer to this HP document for more assistance:- Click here
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