HP 7800 User Manual
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Printed pages are dropping off of the Output tray
Solution
Always extend the Output tray extension when you print.
Printed pages are dropping off of the Output tray.
Solution
Pages can drop off of the Output tray when they are printed. To
prevent this, always extend the Output tray extension when you print.
The printout is rippled or curled
Solution
The project you are printing uses a larger amount of ink than normal.
Print the project from a computer, and use the printer software to lower the ink
saturation level. See the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help for more
information.
The document printed at an angle or is off-center.
Solution
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The paper-width guide may not be set properly. Make sure that the paper-
width guide is close to the edge of the paper without bending it.
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The paper may not be loaded correctly. Make sure the paper is correctly
oriented in the Main tray. For paper loading instructions, see
.
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The photo paper may not be loaded correctly. Reload the photo paper, make
sure that the photo paper is correctly oriented in the Photo cassette. Load
the Photo cassette into the Main tray. For photo paper-loading instructions,
see
.
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The print cartridges may not be aligned properly. For information about how
to align the print cartridges, see
.
Colors are not printing satisfactorily.
Solution
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You may not be using the best print cartridges for the project. To print text
documents and graphics, use the HP Tri-color and HP Black print cartridges.
To print color photos, use the HP Tri-color and HP Photo or HP Gray Photo
cartridges. For more information, see
Inserting and replacing the print
.
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You may be printing in Ink-backup Printing Mode. The printer enters Ink-
backup printing mode when one of the print cartridges is missing. Replace
the missing cartridge.
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A cartridge is out of ink. Replace it.
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Some of the ink nozzles on a cartridge are clogged. Clean the cartridges.
See
Chapter 6
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HP Photosmart 7800 series