I am seeing small blotches down the middle of the printed pages on my 1606dn. Print quality is otherwise good. Has anyone else seen this?
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No...My only issue is when it runs out you better have another one sitting there.
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Something is wrong with my printing this week.Normally I get a warning about which of the colours is empty,but this time I haven't although the printing is not OK.Any ideas?
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Rebecca, Very hearening to hear it may not be 'just me'. The real problem seems to be that there are two modes of printing in grayscale with the HP6500. 'Black ink only' is just what it implies; grayscale rendered with the black ink cartridge only - and with perfectly good grayscale quality too. The other option: 'high quality' is actually a color dependant mode that, for some obscure reason, sprays a coat of Yellow ink onto the image area, in addition to black ink. At least that is the explanation given to me by the HP Customer Care people. The real problem lies in my inability to use the 'black ink only' option AND any 'double-sided printing' option both at the same time. You may find relief in using the 'black ink only' mode by making sure the 'double-sided printing' option is set to OFF. If you are still awake after all of this, I include my recent post to all and sundry trying to get someone out there to at least confirm that this phenomenon actually exists, and not just some bizarre short-coming in my specific situation; as HP has implied for almost a week now... In short, my opinion is that it is some bug in their software. Good Luck with your problem... ------------------------------- I need to print grayscale / black ink only AND use the double-sided printing option at the same time. Both have perfect functionality when used seperately, but the 'black ink only' grayscale option automaticaly reverts to the (color dependant) 'high quality' option as soon as any double-sided printing option is invoked. Is it just me ? I trouble you with this only after nearly a week and countless e-mails with the HP Customer Care people - and many, many hours following up on all of their fruitless directions for a fix. They will not even admit to being able to duplicate this printer preference shortcoming. I thank you in advance for any assisstance. Michael Keller
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A few things could be wrong.Either the paper is not in the right section or the paper is in there crooked ...The ink cartridge could b messed up also.
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Missing colours sounds like a clogged printhead. As for the cartridge...I don't know why
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Ruth, I have seen this problem in the past with other printers, so it would not have been an issue for me this time HAD it happened. I am pleased to say that NO ink error messages have occurred after purchasing and installing this! I hope you are as fortunate should you purchase it.
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I have a the same problem except that I get a blue streak down the right side. I have done multible auto cleanings and no change. I ended up replaceing the cyan cartrige and also the magenta cartrage wich was leaking. With HP cartrages.
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I don't recall if I had any issues like that or not. I'm an IT guy/computer nerd anyway so if I did, I fixed it immediately. With that said, I would recommend turning your printer off and then back on. Even try some different things like putting old cartridges in when printer is on and then turn it off, pull cartridges out and replace the new cartridges just before turning the printer back on. Make sure that any tape that may have been on the bottom of the cartridges is also removed. You'd be surprised how many people forget that. One thing to look at also, if the problem persists, is to check the settings on the actual printer and look at the ink level. If the ink level is showing that everything is full, as it should be, then the printer is at least detecting things that far. Hope this little bit will help, if not feel free to post back. If you end up having to post back, let us k ow what you be tried, and the specific issue you're having. This way I, or someone else, can give more accurate advice to further troubleshoot the issue. :)
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f streaking or print quality problems occur, first check that the printheads are positioned correctly in the carrier: 1 Press Menu&gt; until you see the Utilities Menu. 2 Press Select. 3 Press Menu&gt; until you see Change Printhead. 4 Press Select. 5 Open the printer cover. The carrier moves to the load position at the center of the printer. 6 Raise the carrier handle up and back down to reseat the printheads. 7 Close the cover. If this does not solve the problem, a printhead may be plugged with dried ink. Doing a Short Clean should fix most print quality problems: 1 Press Menu&gt; until the Utilities Menu appears. 2 Press Select. 3 Press Menu&gt; until Clean Printheads appears on the second line of the displayPress Select. Short Clean appears on the second line of the display. 5 Press Select. Once the Short Clean finishes, a test page prints four color bars. If you do not see an improvement, do a Long Clean. Keep in mind, however, that a Long Clean uses a substantial amount of ink and takes some time to run. 1 Press Menu&gt; until the Utilities Menu appears. 2 Press Select. 3 Press Menu&gt; until Clean Printheads appears on the second line of the display. 4 Press Select. 5 Press Menu&gt; until Long Clean appears on the second line of the display. 6 Press Select.
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I am having the same problem, and I didn't realize there were other people with the yellow ink issue. I'm sorry to say that I can't help in any way except to commiserate with you. I'm so disappointed because I bought this printer specifically for my classroom, and I loved it up until the bleeding yellow took over. At first I thought it was a bad cartridge even though it was brand new, so I ordered another one. It didn't help. I don't know what to do other than buy another printer. I will write the company and post any response.
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Lift the cover (as though you're going to copy a single page) and check the narrow glass pane (to the left of the page sized glass pane) for dirt. I had the exact same problem and found it was just a tiny speck of something that had settled on the glass. The reason it comes out as a straight line is that the adf pages are scanned by rolling them past a stationary reader.
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The one I had (has since been thrown away) always had a slow printing/copying speed. I am not a techi-person, but it sounds like it is inherent in this particular make/model. I also had a problem with the print heads which would have been more costly to replace than to just get a whole new unit (which I originally paid big bucks for) so I ultimately just threw it out, sad to say. I had high hopes for this unit, but like so many things like this, they often disappoint. And, it was not overly used or abused either. Sorry I can't tell you more.
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I bought mine in November and I don't have any problem with screen blotches. No issues here...
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I came to see if I could help. I have been in IT for years, but sounds like Dave, the retired tech support guy, is your best bet. I think it is great that Dave has the time and is willing to help you. Way to go, Dave! I'd enjoy knowing "the rest of the story" just in case my printer ever has print quality issues. --Janey
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I gave the printer a good review and I am still happy. I did have a paper jam problem a month ago and there was a piece of torn paper in the back of the paper tray. I would suggest you call the customer service and they will go with you step by step to look for the problem. If nothing is found, they will give you the closest repair shop (Brother pays if under warranty). Hope it works out but maybe you got a lemon.
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This is not normal in my experience. I've had the printer for more than a year and have never experienced the situation you describe. No idea what it indicates specifically but it's not normal. I suggest you contact Lexmark customer service. Perhaps they will have some idea of the source of the problem.
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I have noticed the quality is not as good. There is a general grayness to the page like there is a light dusting of toner on the whole page.