Ink is not printing cleanly or clearly

Ink is not printing cleanly or clearly

Problem

Printed output shows print that is not clear or smudged.

Resolution

For this problem please try running the maintenenace options by going: Control Panel > ‘Devices and Printers> Printing Preferences> Maintenance>
Then try running each of these items below to see if they help.

  • Bottom Plate Cleaning
  • Print Head Aligning
  • Nozzle Check

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