HP Deskjet 6988dt Printer - Manual (Page 146)

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
If fading occurs approximately 25 to 63 mm (1.0 to 2.5 inches) from the edge of a photo,
try the following solutions:
●
Install a photo print cartridge in the printer.
● Open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Paper/Quality tab, and then set
the Print quality to Maximum dpi.
● Rotate the image 180°.
Photo has an unwanted border
The following conditions can create an unwanted border.
For most paper types
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