HP (Hewlett-Packard) HP 910 User Manual

If you are having problems with print quality, try the solutions in this section and observe
the following guidelines:

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Replace refilled or empty cartridges.

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Check the device settings to make sure that the print mode and paper selection is
correct for the paper and the task.
For more information, see 

.

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Print and evaluate a self-test.
For more information, see 

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If the self-test shows a defect, try the following:
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Clean the print cartridges automatically. For more information, see 

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If there are ink streaks in your prints, clean the electrical contacts. For more
information, see 

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Replace the print cartridge. For more information, see 

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If the self-test does not show a problem, investigate other causes, such as the image
file or software program.

For additional print cartridge troubleshooting, visit the HP Web site at 

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This section contains the following topics:

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Solution: If your printed pages faded or if they contain ink streaks, the print
cartridges might be low on ink or might need to be cleaned. For more information,
see 

 and 

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Verify that neither of the print cartridges is low on ink.
For more information, see 

. If a print cartridge is low on

ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. For the correct part numbers, see the
reference guide that came with the printer.

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Verify that a black print cartridge is installed.
If the black text and images on your printouts are faded, you might be printing
with only the tri-color print cartridge. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to
the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality.

Print quality is poor

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