HP PhotoSmart C7283 User Manual

If the self-test report shows a defect, try the following:
• Clean the ink cartridges automatically. For more information, see “
Clean the print
head” on page 162.
• If you are missing lines when you print, clean the electrical contacts. For more information, see  “
Clean the ink cartridge contacts” on page 163 .
• If the self-test report does not show a problem, investigate other causes, such as the
image file or software program.
For additional ink cartridge troubleshooting, visit the HP Web site at...

If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information
on calling for technical support.
For more information, see:
•“
Clean the print head” on page 162
•“
Print a self-test report” on page 149
•“
Align the printer” on page 161
Cause: The paper is too close to the print head.
Solution: If the paper is too close to the print head during printing, the ink might be
smeared. This can happen if the paper is raised, wrinkled, or very thick, such as a
mailing envelope. Make sure the...

Cause:The copy or print paper type setting is incorrect.
Solution: Load high-quality paper in the input tray and print the image with a high
print quality sett ing, such as Best, Maximum dpi , or High Resolution . Always make
sure the paper you are printing on is flat. For best results when printing images, use
HP Premium Plus Photo Paper.
If the problem persists, use the software you installed with the HP All-in-One or
another software application to rotate your image 180 degrees so that the light...

The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of the pageCause: Your image has light blue, gray, or brown hues that print near the bottom
of the page.
Solution: Load high-quality paper in the input tray and print the image with a high
print quality setting, such as  Best, Maximum dpi , or High Resolution . Always make
sure the paper you are printing on is flat. For best results when printing images, use
HP Premium Plus Photo Paper.
If the problem persists, use the software you...

Solution:Clean the print head, and then print a self-test report. Check the color
blocks in the report for any problems. If the  color blocks show print quality problems,
perform a printer alignment.
If the problem persists after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support for help. Go
to:
www.hp.com/support
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click  Contact HP for information
on calling for te chnical support.
For more information, see:
•“
Clean the print head” on page 162
•“
Print a...

Cause:The print head needs to be cleaned.
Solution: Clean the print head, and then print a self-test report. Check the color
blocks in the report for any pr oblems. If the color blocks show print quality problems,
perform a printer alignment.
If the problem persists after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support for help. Go
to:
www.hp.com/support
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click  Contact HP for information
on calling for technical support.
For more information, see:
•“
Clean the...

Solution:Change the  Paper Type setting to match the type of paper loaded in the
input tray.
For more information, see:
•“
Set the copy paper type” on page 123
•“
Set the paper type for printing” on page 85
Cause: Copying a poor-quality picture, such as a newspaper photo, causes bands,
checks, or stripes to appear on your  copy. These are called moiré patterns.
Solution: To reduce moiré patterns, try placing one or more clear plastic sheet
protectors directly on the glass, and then place the original...

Solution:Change the  Paper Type setting to match the type of paper loaded in the
input tray.
For more information, see:
•“
Set the copy paper type” on page 123
•“
Set the paper type for printing” on page 85
Cause: The copy or print paper type setting is incorrect.
Solution: Load high-quality paper in the input tray and print the image with a high
print quality setting, such as  Best, Maximum dpi , or High Resolution . Always make
sure the paper you are printing on is flat. For best results when printing...

Solution:Make sure the paper is loaded correctly.
For more information, see:
“
Load full-size paper” on page 76
Cause: More than one type of paper is loaded in the input tray.
Solution: Load only one type of paper at a time.
Cause:The original might have been loaded incorrectly into the sending fax
machine.
Solution: Ask the sender to check that  the fax was sent correctly.
Cause:The Two-sided printing accessory might not be securely installed.
Solution: Make sure the Two-sided printing accessory on the...

The print quality of the fax I received is poorCause: The phone line connection is noisy. Phone lines with poor sound quality
(noise) can cause print quality problems.
Solution: If the failure was due to noise on the phone line, contact the sender to
have them resend the fax. The quality might be better when you try again. You can
check the sound quality of the phone line by plugging a phone into the telephone wall
jack and listening for static or other noise. If the problem persists, contact your...