HPLIP

horizontal bands

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poor image quality

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rtimai (rtimai) said : 		#1

Looking for a knowledge base, didn't mean to open a support request. How do I cancel this?

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dwelch91 (dwelch91) said : 		#2

horizontal bands on an inkjet is likely due to dirty print heads. try
running the cleaning procedure from the toolbox.

On Sat, Mar 7, 2009 at 7:41 PM, rtimai
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rtimai (rtimai) said : 		#3

Running the HPLIP Clean Head 1-2-3 procedures did not remove the horizontal faded bands from printed images. Removing the cartridge and pressing the print head agains a paper towel moistened with _hot_ water apparently unclogged the blockage and once again produced good-quality images. This is probably occurring because I am refilling my inkjet cartridge rather than replacing, which has saved over a $100 so far. I realize I will eventually need to replace the cartridge.