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Print Quality

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HP DesignJet CP Series Printers

PQ Problem:

Bleed into white areas on Glossy media (Chia)

Printheads Affected:

Imaging Inks (maybe UV Inks on
non-recommended medias)

Problem Description: 1-3 millimeter ring or edge of light coloring where

white should be. Occurs worst on thin lines, and
after white regions of a print.

Cause of Problem:

Thin-layer chromatography effect occurring
between inked and uninked areas of the media.

Corrective Action:

Try the following:

1 Printing in a faster printmode will reduce or

eliminate this effect.

2 Add a 0.5cm stripe of the color showing the

problem down the sides of the print, where it
can be cut off after the print is finished.

3 If using non-HP media, try using HP media

instead. If using HP High-Gloss White Film
(not recommended for CP series!), try HP High
Gloss Photo or 3M Vinyl instead.

4 Reduce ink density in the affected area of the

print. This may prevent the problem as well.

PQ Problem:

Bleeding in stacked prints

Printheads Affected:

Imaging Inks

Cause of Problem:

Prints develop bleed when stacked up soon after
printing.

PQ Problem:

Light band with frequency of 1/2 media roll
circumference

Cause of Problem:

Media stop or core insert rubbing against roll
cover, causing media tension change.