

Make sure that the printer is on a flat, stable surface that extends beyond the printer base in all directions. Make sure that you are using the appropriate printer driver for your printer. Also, if the printer has not been used for a long time, replace the ink cartridges. If the problem persists, replace the black ink cartridge.ĭo not use ink cartridges beyond the expiration data printed on the cartridge package. If colors are still incorrect or missing, replace the color ink cartridge. Make sure that the Media Type setting selected in the printer software is appropriate for the type of media loaded in the printer.Ĭhange the Ink setting in your printer software to Color.Īdjust the color settings in your application or in your printer software's Advanced dialog box. Make sure that the Media Type selected in the printer software is appropriate for the type of media loaded in the printer.Ĭlear the High Speed check box in the Advanced dialog box. When this setting is selected, banding may occur in the expanded area. Make sure that the Minimize Margins setting is not selected under More Options in the Page Layout menu (Windows) or that the Maximum setting is not selected as the Printable Area in your printer software (Macintosh). If the light is flashing, replace the appropriate ink cartridge.

Run the Head Cleaning utility to clear any clogged ink nozzles.Ĭlear all customized settings, and then select the Text & Image setting under Quality Type on your printer software's Main menu (Windows) or select the Automatic setting under Mode in the Print dialog box (Macintosh).Ĭheck the ink out light. Make sure that the printable side of the paper is face up in the sheet feeder. If you are having print quality problems try the solutions offered in this section.

Print quality does not improve after head cleaning
