Check the print cartridges
Make sure the correct print cartridges are installed and the print cartridges are not low
on ink. For more information, see

Manage the device

and

Work with print cartridges

HP cannot guarantee the quality of non-HP print cartridges.

Check the paper quality
The paper might be too moist or too rough. Make sure the media meets HP
specifications, and try to print again. For more information, see

Select print media

Check the type of media loaded in the device
Make sure the tray supports the type of media you have loaded. For more information,
see

Understand specifications for supported media

Check the device location and length of USB cable
High electromagnetic fields (such as those generated by USB cables) can sometimes
cause slight distortions to printouts. Move the device away from the source of the
electromagnetic fields. Also, it is recommended that you use a USB cable that is less
than 3 meters (9.8 feet) long to minimize the effects of these electromagnetic fields.

Align the print cartridges
Align the print cartridges. For more information, see

Align the print cartridges

Clean the print cartridge
The print cartridges may need to be cleaned. For more information, see,

Clean the

print cartridges

Meaningless characters print

If an interruption occurs to a job that is printing, the device might not recognize the rest
of the job.

Poor print quality and unexpected printouts

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