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troubleshooting: printing problems

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See the HP Photosmart Printer Help for more information on:
• software problems
• error messages

The paper type is set

as Automatic, but the

printer does not use

the best print mode

for the paper.

The paper may be

marked, scratched, or

wrinkled.
OR
The paper may be dark

in color or contain

metallic fibers.

If the paper is damaged, dark in

color, or contains metallic fibers,

the sensor may not detect paper

type and size accurately. Make

sure the paper is clear and free of

scratches or wrinkles and that is is

light colored and does not contain

metallic fibers.
Windows PC
• Select the appropriate paper

type on the Quality tab of the

printer Properties dialog box.

Macintosh
• Select the appropriate paper

type on the Paper Type/Quality

panel of the Print dialog box.

The paper may be

letterhead or stationery

with a preprinted pattern

at the top edge.

Set the paper type manually

instead of selecting Automatic.

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

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