Print Quality Issues

Print Quality Issues

When your prints come out faded, blurry, or streaky, it's usually due to clogged nozzles, low ink, or incorrect settings. Even if everything looks fine on the screen, a worn printhead or dusty cartridge can ruin the final output. This can be especially frustrating if the issue appears suddenly or only affects certain colors or lines. Thankfully, most print quality issues are easily resolved by adjusting a few settings or running a quick cleaning cycle.

Possible Causes:

• Low or dried-out ink/toner
• Clogged or dirty printhead
• Incorrect paper type or quality settings
• Misalignment of cartridges
• Using draft or low-quality mode unknowingly

Quick Fixes:

• Run a printhead cleaning and alignment cycle
• Check ink/toner levels and replace if needed
• Adjust print settings to match the paper used
• Print a test page to identify which color or area is affected

Future Tips:

• Use the printer regularly to prevent ink drying out
• Store paper and cartridges in a clean, dry environment
• Avoid printing in draft mode for important documents
• Perform occasional maintenance. even when things seem fine