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● The printer might be in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can adversely affect the
Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. Move the printer out of direct sunlight.
● You might be trying to print a borderless document with only the black print
cartridge installed. When printing a borderless document, always have the tri-color
print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed.
Too much or too little ink appears on the page
● Adjust the ink volume and dry time
● Select a specific paper type
Adjust the ink volume and dry time
1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
2 Click the Basics tab, and then click the Advanced features button.
The Advanced features dialog box appears.
3 Move the Ink volume slider toward Light or Heavy.
Note If you increase the ink volume, move the Dry time slider toward More to
avoid smearing the ink.
4 Click OK, and then click OK again.
Select a specific paper type
1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
2 Click the Paper/Quality tab.
3 In the Type is field, select an appropriate paper type.
Do not select Automatic.
4 Click OK, and then click OK again.
Document is misprinted
● 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
● Envelope is printed at an angle
● Document does not reflect the new print settings
Text and images are misaligned
If the text and images on your printouts are misaligned, then 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 guide fits firmly against the edge of the paper.
3 Reprint the document.
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