Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely, Faded or dull-colored output – HP Deskjet 450 Mobile Printer series User Manual
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Check the media type
Some types of media do not accept ink well, which causes the ink to dry
more slowly and results in smearing. Some thicker cards may also tend to
smear.
For guidelines about selecting media, see
.
Check that the media is loaded print-side up.
Check that the correct media type is selected in the printer driver.
Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely
Check the print cartridges
The print cartridge might not be sitting properly in the print cartridge
carriage. Try removing and then reinstalling the print cartridges.
Your print cartridge might be out of ink. Replace the empty print cartridge.
For instructions, see
Replacing the print cartridges
.
Try cleaning the print cartridges. For instructions, see
.
Check the media type
Some media types are not suitable for use with your printer. For guidelines
about selecting media, see
.
Check that the media is loaded print-side up.
Faded or dull-colored output
Check the print mode
The
Fast
mode (
Draft
in Macintosh) lets you print at a faster rate. This
option is good for printing drafts. To achieve better colored printout, select
Normal
or
Best
mode in the printer driver.
Check the printer driver settings
For Windows, try adjusting the
Saturation
,
Brightness
and
Color Tone
from the
Color
tab in the printer driver. For Macintosh, adjust these
settings from the
Color Panel
in the
dialog box.
Check the media type print setting
When printing on transparencies or other special media, select the
corresponding media type in the
Print Settings
dialog box.
Check the print cartridges
Check that all the lines on the printout are connected and have printed
properly. If the lines are broken, one of your print cartridges is probably out
of ink or defective. Check the ink levels, then try cleaning the print
cartridges. If this does not work, replace those print cartridges with new
ones. For instructions, see