Prints are faded – HP Deskjet D4268 Printer User Manual
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Prints are faded
Solution:
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Verify that neither of the print cartridges is low on ink.
For more information, see
. 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.
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Verify that a black print cartridge is installed.
If the black text and images on your 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.
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Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the print
cartridges.
1 Remove plastic tape
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Consider selecting a higher
Blank pages print
Solution:
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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
Print quality is poor
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