Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps
If your printouts are faint or have gaps, try these solutions:
• Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if
necessary.
• The ink level may be low. Visually check the ink level.
• Make sure the paper type setting matches the type of paper you loaded.
• Make sure your paper is not damp, curled, old, or loaded incorrectly in your product.
• Make sure you set the transportation lock to the unlocked (printing) position: .
• Align the print head.
• Clean the paper path.
Parent topic: Solving Print Quality Problems
Related concepts
Print Head Cleaning
Print Head Alignment
Print Head Nozzle Check
Related references
Paper or Media Type Settings
Related tasks
Selecting Basic Print Settings - Windows
Selecting Basic Print Settings - OS X
Cleaning the Paper Path
Related topics
Refilling Ink
Loading Paper
Grainy Printout
If your printouts are grainy, try these solutions:
• Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper correctly for your product.
• Select a higher print quality setting and turn off any high speed settings in your product software.
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