problems with printouts
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● print quality is poor
● text and images are misaligned
● document is printed off-center or at an angle
● parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place
● printout does not reflect new print settings
● photos are not printing correctly
● blank pages print or color is missing from printout
print quality is poor
If your printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges need to
be cleaned.
For cleaning instructions, see automatically cleaning print cartridges.
text and images are misaligned
If the text and images on your printouts are misaligned, then calibrate the printer to align the
print cartridges.
document is printed off-center or at an angle
1. Verify that the paper is correctly placed in the In tray.
2. Verify that the paper guides fit firmly against the paper.
3. Reprint the document.
parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place
1. Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following:
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