HP Business Inkjet 2600 Printer series - Manual (Page 99)

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Ink is smearing
! The printout did not have time to dry
When printing documents that use a lot of ink, you must allow the
document more time to dry before handling it. This is especially true
for some transparencies.
For best results, use HP Premium Plus Inkjet Transparency Film.
However, if you are using HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film
instead and are not attending to the print job, use the Best mode to
print. This mode requires a longer drying time, ensuring that the ink
dries completely before stacking the next page.
! The paper type is causing the smearing
Some types of paper do not accept ink well, which causes the ink to
dry more slowly and results in smearing.
See “Media and paper-handling specifications” for more information
about paper.
! The paper has been exposed to a humid environment
If paper has been exposed to a humid environment, it might be
difficult to achieve the correct drying time, especially when printing
with heavy color saturation. Print on a fresh ream of paper that has
been stored in a cool, dry place.
! Too much ink on the page is causing wrinkling
Color documents with rich, blended colors can use excess ink,
which wrinkles the page during printing and causes smearing. Try
using the
Normal or Fast print quality setting to reduce ink, or use
HP media designed for printing vivid color documents.
Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely
! The ink cartridges have poor contact
Try removing and then reinstalling the ink cartridges, making sure
that they snap firmly into place.
! The ink cartridge is out of ink
Your ink cartridge might be out of ink. Replace the empty ink
cartridge. See “Replacing ink cartridges and printheads.”