Solution 2: check the print quality setting, Solution 4: clean the print cartridge nozzles, Solution 5: clean the print cartridges – HP Deskjet F4240 All-in-One Printer User Manual
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Solution 2: Check the print quality setting
Solution: Check the quality setting. Use a higher quality setting to increase the
amount of ink used for printing.
NOTE:
For maximum dpi resolution, go to the Advanced tab, and then select
Enabled from the Maximum dpi drop-down list. For more information, see
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For more information, see:
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Change the print speed or quality
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Cause: The print quality setting was set to low.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 3: If the print cartridge was dropped, wait for it to recover
Solution: Allow 30 minutes for the print cartridge to recover.
Cause: A tri-color or photo print cartridge was jarred or handled roughly during
installation.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 4: Clean the print cartridge nozzles
Solution: Check the print cartridges. If it looks as though there are fibers or dust
around the ink nozzles, clean the ink nozzle area of the print cartridge.
For more information, see:
Clean the area around the ink nozzles
Cause: The print cartridge nozzles needed to be cleaned.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 5: Clean the print cartridges
Solution: Check the estimated ink levels remaining in the print cartridges.
NOTE:
Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning
purposes only. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a
replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need
to replace the print cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable.
If there is ink remaining in the print cartridges, but you are still noticing a problem,
print a self-test report to determine if there is a problem with the print cartridges. If the
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