Color dots are missing in printed characters or graphics.
The printed color image has gaps or faint areas.
Cause What to do
The color print head nozzles
are clogged.
Clean the print head. See page 5-6.
Black dots are missing in printed characters or graphics.
The printed black image has gaps or faint areas.
Cause What to do
The black print head nozzles
are clogged.
Clean the print head. See page 5-6.
Photographic images look grainy or rough.
Cause What to do
The printing position is
misaligned.
Align the print head. See page 5-8.
The resolution of the original
image data or the resolution
setting for the image in your
image-editing software may
be too low.
Increase the image resolution in your
image-editing software. Keep in mind
that higher resolution images take
longer to print.
Even after using the Head Cleaning utility, the output quality
does not improve.
Cause What to do
You attempted to clean the
print head while the ink
cartridge was low or out of
ink.
Check the
V
ink out light.
If the light is on or flashing, the Head
Cleaning utility does not work.
Replace the ink cartridge. See page 5-2.
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Hudson++ Ref. Guide
Rev.d
A5 size Chapter 6
04-30-98 DR, pass 3
6-20
Troubleshooting