HP Photosmart C6280 All-in-One Printer User Manual
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If the self-test report shows a defect, try the following:
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Clean the ink cartridges automatically. For more information, see
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If you are missing lines when you print, clean the electrical contacts. For more
information, see
“Clean the ink cartridge contacts” on page 104
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If the self-test report does not show a problem, investigate other causes, such as the
image file or software program.
For additional ink cartridge troubleshooting, visit the HP Web site
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This section contains the following topics:
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Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely
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The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of the page
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Colors run into each other on the printout
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Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines
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Printouts are faded or have dull colors
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Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy
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Printouts have vertical streaks
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Printouts are slanted or skewed
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Ink is overspraying the paper when I print a photo
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Paper is not picked up from the input tray
Ink is bleeding or smearing
Cause: The paper type is not suitable for the HP All-in-One.
Solution: Use HP Premium Papers or any other paper type that is appropriate for
the HP All-in-One.
Cause: The print head needs to be cleaned.
Solution: Clean the print head, and then print a self-test report. Check the color
blocks in the report for any problems. If the color blocks show print quality problems,
perform a printer alignment.
If the problem persists after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support for help. Go
to:
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information
on calling for technical support.
For more information, see:
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“Clean the print head” on page 103
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“Print a self-test report” on page 95
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“Align the printer” on page 102
Cause: The paper is too close to the print head.
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