HP Deskjet 6988dt Printer - Manual (Page 120)

Print is faded
●
Verify that neither of the print cartridges is low on ink .
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.
● Verify that a black print cartridge is installed.
If the black text and images on the 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.
● Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the print
cartridges.
1 Remove plastic tape
● Consider selecting a higher print quality .
Blank pages print
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The protective piece of plastic tape might still be attached to the print cartridges.
Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges.
1 Remove plastic tape
● The print cartridges might be out of ink . Replace one or both empty print cartridges.
● The printer might be in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can adversely affect the
Automatic Paper-Type Sensor . Move the printer out of direct sunlight.
● You might be trying to print a borderless document with only the black print cartridge
installed. When printing a borderless document, always have the tri-color print
cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed.
Too much or too little ink appears on the page
If too much or too little ink appears on the page,
follow these instructions .
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