Copy defects are apparent, Solve scan problems – HP Officejet Pro L7480 All-in-One Printer User Manual

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Copy defects are apparent

Vertical white or faded stripes
The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard media specifications (for example, the
media is too moist or too rough). See

Select print media

for more information.

Too light or dark
Try adjusting the contrast and copy-quality settings.

Unwanted lines
The scanner glass, lid backing, or frame might need cleaning. See

Clean the

device

for more information.

Black dots or streaks
Ink, glue, correction fluid, or an unwanted substance might be on the scanner
glass or lid backing. Try cleaning the device. See

Clean the device

for more

information.

Unclear text

Try adjusting the contrast and copy-quality settings.

The default enhancement setting might not be suitable for the job. Check the
setting and change it to enhance text or photographs, if needed. For more
information, see

Change the copy settings

.

Incompletely filled text or graphics
Try adjusting the contrast and copy-quality settings.

Large, black typefaces look splotchy (not smooth)
The default enhancement setting might not be suitable for the job. Check the
setting and change it to enhance text or photographs, if needed. For more
information, see

Change the copy settings

.

Horizontal grainy or white bands in light-gray to medium-gray areas
The default enhancement setting might not be suitable for the job. Check the
setting and change it to enhance text or photographs, if needed. For more
information, see

Change the copy settings

.

The device prints half a page, then ejects the paper

Check the ink cartridges
The ink cartridges may have run out of ink, and the print job was cancelled. Replace
the ink cartridges, and then resend the print job to the device. For more information,
see

Replace the ink cartridges

.

Solve scan problems

If the following topics do not help, see

Support and warranty

for information about HP

support.

NOTE:

If you are starting the scan from a computer, see the software Help for

troubleshooting information.

Solve scan problems

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