HP Deskjet D1420 Printer - Manual (Page 70)

Photos do not print correctly
• Check the paper tray
• Check the printer properties
Check the paper tray
1. Verify that the photo paper is placed in the paper tray with the side to be printed on
facing down.
2. Slide the paper forward until it stops.
3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
Do not press the guide so firmly against the paper that the paper bends or curls.
Check the printer properties
Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options:
Tab Setting
Features
Size: An appropriate paper size
Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper
Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi
Problems with borderless documents
• Borderless printing guidelines
• Image is printed at an angle
• Fading occurs on the edges of a photo
• Photo has an unwanted border
Borderless printing guidelines
When printing borderless photos or brochures, follow these guidelines:
•
Verify that the paper size that is specified in the Paper Size drop-down list on the
Printing Shortcuts tab matches the size of the paper that is loaded in the paper tray.
• Select the appropriate paper type in the Paper Type drop-down list on the Printing
Shortcuts tab.
• If printing in grayscale, select High Quality under Print in Grayscale on the Color
tab.
• Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Always have two print
cartridges installed in the printer when printing borderless documents.
For more information, see
Ink-backup mode .
Chapter 10
68 Troubleshooting