HP Deskjet 6940 - Manual (Page 114)

Note The colors in the image might become lighter.
6. Click OK.
If the problem persists, try the following steps:
1.
Remove the photo paper, and then load plain paper in the In tray.
2. Press and hold down the Print Cancel button until the printer starts printing a self-
test page, and then release the button.
3. Repeat step 2 until the self-test page contains no ink smears.
Part of the photo is faded
If part of the photo is faded, follow these
guidelines .
Photo has unwanted border
If the photo has an unwanted border, follow these
guidelines .
Part of the photo is faded
Fading can occur on different parts of a photo.
Fading occurs on the edges of a printout
Verify that photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a
plastic bag and gently bend it in the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat.
If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled.
For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see
Storing and handling
photo paper .
Fading occurs near the edges of a photo
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