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Ink streaks on the back of the paper – HP Officejet 6000 User Manual

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Solution 1: Make sure the paper is loaded correctly

Solution: Make sure that the paper is loaded correctly in the input tray.
For more information, see:

Load media

Cause: The paper was not loaded correctly.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.

Solution 2: Make sure only one type of paper is loaded

Solution: Load only one type of paper at a time.
Cause: More than one type of paper was loaded in the input tray.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.

Solution 3: Ensure that the rear access panel or duplexer is securely installed

Solution: Make sure that the rear door is securely installed.
If you removed the rear door to clear a paper jam, replace it. Gently push the door
forward until it snaps into place.
Cause: The rear door was not securely installed.

Ink streaks on the back of the paper

Try the following solutions if there is smeared ink on the back of your printout.

Solution 1: Print on a page of plain paper

Solution 2: Wait while the ink dries

Solution 1: Print on a page of plain paper

Solution: Print one or several pages of plain paper to soak up any excess ink in
the product.

To remove excess ink using plain paper
1.
Load several sheets of plain paper in the input tray.
2. Wait five minutes.
3. Print a document with little or no text.
4. Check the back of the paper for ink. If there is still ink on the back of the paper,

try printing on another page of plain paper.

Cause: Ink accumulated inside the product, where the back of the paper rests
during printing.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.

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