HP Photosmart C4580 User Manual

Solution 5: Check the print settingsSolution: Check the print settings.
• Check the print settings to see if the color settings are incorrect.
For example, check to see if the document is set to print in grayscale. Or, check
to see if advanced color sett ings such as saturation, brightness, or color tone, are
set to modify the appearance of colors.
• Check the print quality setting and make sure it matches the type of paper loaded
in the product.
You might need to choose a lower print quality setting,...

•Solution 1: Check the print settings
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Solution 2: Check the paper type
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Solution 3: Make sure you are using genuine HP print cartridges
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Solution 4: Check the print cartridges
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Solution 5: Replace the print cartridge
Solution 1: Check the print settings Solution: Check the print settings.
• Check the paper type setting to make sure it matches the type of paper loaded in
the input tray.
• Check the quality setting. Use a higher quality setting to increase the amount of
ink used for printing.
For...

HP recommends that you use genuine HP print cartridges. Genuine HP print
cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to help you easily produce great
results, time after time.
NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP supplies. Printer
service or repairs required as a result of  using a non-HP supply will not be covered
under warranty.
If you believe you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go to:
www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit
Cause: Non-HP ink cartridges were being used....

The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless
print
Try the following solutions if your borderless print has a blurry band or line on the bottom
of it.
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Solution 1: Check the paper type
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Solution 2: Use a higher print quality setting
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Solution 3: Rotate the image
Solution 1: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that you use HP papers or any other paper type that is
appropriate for the product.
Always make sure the paper you are printing on is flat. For best...

Solution 3: Rotate the imageSolution: If the problem persists, use the software you installed with the product or
another software application to rotate your image 180 degrees so that the light blue,
gray, or brown hues in your image do not print at the bottom of the page.
For more information, see:
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Change the page orientation” on page 46
Cause: The photo image had odd hues printed near the bottom of the page.
Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines
Try the following solutions if your printout has...

Solution 3: If the print cartridge was dropped, wait for it to recoverSolution: Allow 30 minutes for the pr int cartridge to recover.
Cause: A tri-color or photo print cartridge was jarred or handled roughly during
installation.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 4: Clean the print cartridge nozzles
Solution: Check the print cartridges. If it looks as though there are fibers or dust
around the ink nozzles, clean the ink nozzle area of the print cartridge.
For more...

Check to see if your print cartridge is still under warranty and end of warranty date
has not been reached.
•If the end of warranty date has been reached, purchase a new print cartridge.
• If the end of warranty date has not been reached, contact HP support. Go to
www.hp.com/support . If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click
Contact HP  for information on calling for technical support.
Cause: The print cartridge was damaged.
Printouts are faded or have dull colors
Try the following...

NOTE:There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print
cartridges is unnecessary.
For more information, see:
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Recommended papers for printing and copying” on page 32
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Information on paper” on page 115
Cause: The wrong kind of paper was loaded in the input tray.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 3: If you are making a copy, place a protective sheet on the glass
Solution: If you are making a copy, try placing one or more clear plastic sheet
protectors...

self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. If the problem persists,
you might need to replace the print cartridges.
For more information, see:
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Check the estimated ink levels” on page 80
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Print a self-test re port” on page 94
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Clean the print cartridges” on page 88
Cause: The print cartridges needed to be cleaned or there was insufficient ink.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 6: Replace the print cartridge Solution: Replace the indicated print...

For more information, see:
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Set the paper type for printing” on page 45
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Change the print speed or quality” on page 46
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Print using Maximum dpi” on page 53
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Change copy speed or quality” on page 73
Cause: The paper type or print quality settings were set incorrectly.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 2: Use a higher quality image Solution: Use a higher resolution image.
If you are printing a photo or graphic,and the resolution is too low, it will be blurry or
fuzzy...