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02-08-2012 08:16 AM
My printouts are blurry. Everytime I replace a cartridge, I align it. I use HP cartridges only. I just aligned it again. It has nothing to do with print resolution, etc. because even a document from pages with text in font size 12 is blurry. I own a mac. I have used the printer for two years and never had a problem with blurry printouts.
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02-08-2012 11:17 AM
You are welcome!
As it seems to be a software issue, let's try resetting the printing system:
*Be aware that resetting the printer system will remove any existing print queue and reset any customized driver settings.
Click the Apple menu, and then click System Preferences .
Select Print & Fax.
Right-click (or Ctrl + click) your product in the Printers list in the left panel, and then click Reset printing system .
Click OK to confirm the reset.
Type your user Name and Password .
Click OK . The printing system resets.
Now reconfigure the printer by clicking the Plus sign and add the printer back.
Additionally, click the Apple icon > Software Update.
Install any available HP Update and then try printing.
Please let me know of any change.
Cheers,
Shlomi
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02-08-2012
09:55 AM
- last edited on
04-18-2016
04:18 PM
by
OscarFuentes
Hi,
In order to eliminate any hardware issue, please print a Self Test report and compare it with the attached sample.
http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01361419
Can you see and of the colors?
Is the printout looking blurry or sharp while using the device only?
Additionally, please clarify your Mac OS X version (Apple icon > About This Mac), it will allow us to provide you any further suggestions according.
Regards,
Shlomi
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02-08-2012 11:17 AM
You are welcome!
As it seems to be a software issue, let's try resetting the printing system:
*Be aware that resetting the printer system will remove any existing print queue and reset any customized driver settings.
Click the Apple menu, and then click System Preferences .
Select Print & Fax.
Right-click (or Ctrl + click) your product in the Printers list in the left panel, and then click Reset printing system .
Click OK to confirm the reset.
Type your user Name and Password .
Click OK . The printing system resets.
Now reconfigure the printer by clicking the Plus sign and add the printer back.
Additionally, click the Apple icon > Software Update.
Install any available HP Update and then try printing.
Please let me know of any change.
Cheers,
Shlomi
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If my post resolve your problem please mark it as an Accepted Solution 🙂
02-09-2012 11:01 PM
OK,
Than more likely it is a communication issue..
Please verify that the used USB cable is not longer than 2-3m length.
Additionally, make sure it is plugged directly to a free port of the Mac and not through any hub, extention or the USB keyboard which is not a powered port and properly connected to thr printer and the Mac.
Try plugging the cable to another USB port and check if it detected by the Mac as following:
- Click the Apple icon
- Click About This Mac.
- Click More Info
- Then, Click the System Report... button
- Click USB from the left pane.
Can you see your printer listed on the right pane?
If you verified any of the suggestions above and your printer is not listed, I would suggest you to try a different USB cable and than chack for any change.
Please let me know of any progress,
Shlomi
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