Solve image-quality problems
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Improve print quality
Improve print quality
Use the information in this section to diagnose and solve image-quality problems.
NOTE: Often print-quality problems can be resolved easily by making sure that the printer is well-
maintained, using paper that meets HP specications, or running a cleaning page.
Color band test
The color-band test page shows bands of colors that can indicate whether the printer is producing colors
correctly.
Access the color band test from a touchscreen control panel
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
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Troubleshooting
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Print Quality Pages
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Color Band Test
3. Touch the Print Test page button, and then touch the Print button to print the pages.
Access the color band test from an LCD control panel
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, use the down arrow button to scroll to
Administration, and then press the OK button.
2. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Troubleshooting, and then press the OK button to select it.
3. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Print Quality Pages, and then press the OK button to select it.
4. Use the down arrow button to scroll to Color Band Test, and then press the OK button to select it.
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