HP Color LaserJet Professional CP5225 Printer series User Manual
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Problem
Cause
Solution
One or more colors are not printing, or
are inaccurate.
Sealing tape might be on the print
cartridges.
Verify that the sealing tape has been
completely removed from the print
cartridges.
The media might not meet
HP specifications.
Use a different paper, such as high-
quality paper that is intended for color
laser printers.
The product might be operating in
excessively humid conditions.
Verify that the product environment is
within humidity specifications.
One or more print cartridges might be
defective.
Replace any low print cartridges. See
Change print cartridges on page 81
.
The product is set to override the
<Supply> Very Low message and to
continue printing.
Replace any low print cartridges. See
Change print cartridges on page 81
.
One or more of the cartridges may not
have been engaged properly by the print
engine.
Remove and reinstall the cartridges.
A color is printing inconsistently after you
load a new print cartridge.
Another print cartridge might be
defective.
Remove the print cartridge for the color
that is printing inconsistently and reinstall
it.
The product is set to override the
<Supply> Very Low message and to
continue printing.
Replace any low print cartridges. See
Change print cartridges on page 81
.
The colors on the printed page do not
match the colors as they appear on the
screen.
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The colors on your computer monitor
might differ from the product output.
See
If extremely light colors or extremely dark
colors on screen are not printing, your
software program might interpret
extremely light colors as white or
extremely dark colors as black.
If possible, avoid using extremely light or
extremely dark colors.
The media might not meet
HP specifications.
Use a different paper, such as high-
quality paper that is intended for color
laser printers.
The finish on the printed color page is
inconsistent.
The media might be too rough.
Use a smooth paper or print media, such
as a high-quality paper that is made for
color laser printers. Generally, smoother
media produces better results.
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