Operation Manual

To improve print quality from the printer display
1. Make sure you are using original HP cartridges.
2. Make sure you are using an appropriate paper type.
Always make sure the paper you are printing on is at and is not damaged, curled, or wrinkled. For more
information, see Tips for selecting and using paper.
For best print quality, use high quality HP paper, or papers that adhere to the ColorLok® standard. For
more information, see Paper basics.
For best results when printing images, use HP Advanced Photo Paper.
Store specialty paper in its original packaging inside a resealable plastic bag on a at surface in a cool,
dry place.
When you are ready to print, remove only the paper you plan to use immediately. When you have
nished printing, return any unused photo paper to the plastic bag. This prevents the photo paper from
curling.
3. Check the estimated ink levels to determine if the cartridges are low on ink. For more information, see
Check the estimated ink levels . If the cartridges are low on ink, consider replacing them.
4. Align the cartridges.
To align the cartridges from the printer display
a. Load A4 or letter unused plain white paper into the input tray.
b.
On the printer control panel display, from the Home screen, touch ( Setup ).
c. Touch Tools , touch Align Cartridges, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
5. Print a diagnostics page if the cartridges are not low on ink.
To print a diagnostics page from the printer display
a. Load A4 or letter unused plain white paper into the input tray.
b.
On the printer control panel display, from the Home screen, touch ( Setup ).
c. Touch Tools , and then touch Print Quality Report.
6. Review the blue, magenta, yellow, and black boxes on the diagnostics page. If you are seeing streaks in
the color and black boxes, or no ink in portions of the boxes, then automatically clean the cartridges. See
the following example of color blocks without defects.
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