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Red colour fades on both left and right sides of the page. Other colours print fine.
Problem for HP Color LaserJet 2600n Printer
HP Color Laserjet 2600n Color Alignment
There is a color shift or "ghost image" on certain colors (it looks like the colours are out of alignment). When printing a color test page the magenta band is shifted to the right. The orange band has a 2mm yellow stripe on the left and a 1mm magenta stripe on the right. The DC Controller firmware is updated: cpr in the beginning and EV = 2F. I had calibrated numerous times and reset back to defaults. Will a firmware update fix this problem? My firmware version is 20050610 but I cannot find where to download the firmware update anywhere on the hp website. I am using genuine HP toner cartridges.
Clarification Request
Posted by Long Day on Jan 28, 2009
It was working OK but not as clear as I thought it should be, so I blew some loose toner out of it with a can of air,not a big blast and now I am almost seeing double.Any ideas?
Same Problem
Apr 09, 2009
- Same problem with magenta allignment.- rbrugosMar 20, 2009
- Got the same thing here, I've changed cartridges (HP originals), fuser unit and told the printer to do its calibration page about 20 times, have also reset the printer to defaults about 5/6 times as well its a touch better than it was but certainly not right, printers done 94k pages, certainly a lot less than I would expect from an HP printer even if its a cheap colour laser.. - Trig0rMar 16, 2009
- I have an HP 2605dn which started having color registration problems when the OEM color cartridges started getting low on ink (90% of the ink was used up during automatic cleanings). I replaced the three color cartridges with refilled cartridges (to save a couple of bucks since the cost of the cartridges exceeded the cost of the printer) and the problem persists. I've tried doing repeated cleanings and a reset all to no avail. The color pictures are absolutely worthless the color misalignment is so bad. Is there any hope for my printer? - wingmateMar 06, 2009
- It was working fine befor but now my printer hp 2600n is out of alignementmaestro_polo_banlog@yahoo.fr
- PoloHell
Jan 28, 2009
- Shadows,Ghosts, not working as well as before I cleaned the dust and loose toner out of it.What did I do? HP 2600n- Long DaySolution #1
posted on May 20, 2008
Change the toner! If you guys are using substitute toners then that might be the problem. That's how we cured ours, bought the GENUINE stuff and recalibrated it. That's all it took for our problem.
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Solution #2
posted on Oct 09, 2007
Yes a firmware update may help. Let me know if you can't find it maybe I have the link I can forward it to you.
New toners in there?
New toners in there?
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Solution #3
posted on May 05, 2009
The problem is well documented and cannot be fixed by a firmware update or changing the toner. See the following link:
http://www.reeves-hall.net/tech-gadgets/fixing-washed-out-colour-on-hp-color-laserjet-2605/
If you have ongoing calibration problems see this:
http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/printer/60699
http://www.reeves-hall.net/tech-gadgets/fixing-washed-out-colour-on-hp-color-laserjet-2605/
If you have ongoing calibration problems see this:
http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/printer/60699
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Solution #4
posted on Nov 12, 2009
I own a HP 2600n and I had the same problem the way I fixed it was hold both arrow buttons in the turned off the power for 10 seconds while holding the buttons in then turned it back on then released after 3seconds the reset my defaults this cured my problems
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Solution #5
posted on Nov 06, 2009
GeorgeMM, read solution 3's first link, just done this on about the 5th of these printers, followed by a factory reset (turn printer on while holding the 2 arrow buttons down) followed by a calibration & the printer is back to working every time...
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Solution #6
posted on Sep 27, 2009
Color misalignment on my 2605dn.
Flashed firmware (twice), latest drivers etc.
Replaced remanufactured cartriges with HP OEM units
after alignment problems and one leaking magenta cart.
Black cartridge is printing 1/8" LEFT of other colors.
Still misaligned with different black OEM cart cartriges.
Cleaned belt, blew out any loose toner (almost none)
Any assistance is MUCH appreciated.
Flashed firmware (twice), latest drivers etc.
Replaced remanufactured cartriges with HP OEM units
after alignment problems and one leaking magenta cart.
Black cartridge is printing 1/8" LEFT of other colors.
Still misaligned with different black OEM cart cartriges.
Cleaned belt, blew out any loose toner (almost none)
Any assistance is MUCH appreciated.
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22 Other Users Have The Same Problem - Continued
Comment by Long Day, posted on Jan 28, 2009
Ghosts in my printer. I think they are evil. I may need an exorcist.
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Comment by Guest, posted on Jan 21, 2009
HP Color Laser Jet 2605dn with same problem. Black is good, but CYandM all appear shifted between 1 and 2 mm to the right. Yes, I know, don't by remanufactured toners (and believe me I won't again). Printer is about 2 years old with less than 5K prints. Have found some sites which contend it could be the transfer belt. I'm a copier tech, so if you have a solution feel free to get technical with it. Thanks.
Comment by Guest, posted on Jan 17, 2009
I have the shadowing issue also, although it is from mostly cyan and black. I am diung the firmware update. Think it might be the transfer belt????????
Comment by paarse_olifa, posted on Dec 03, 2008
Colors not aligned anymore after toner replacement
Comment by Jerome2, posted on Oct 30, 2008
Any colours using majenta have the majenta component shifted about 2 mm down the page. (HP2600n) I have had the problem before and it resolved, but this time reinstalling driver, cleaning, calibrating etc do not correct the problem. Magenta is 60% full. Help[ would be appreciated.
Comment by joachim556, posted on Oct 18, 2008
Misalignment of the different colors and the black. Suddenly appeared - no clue what is the origin of it.
--spacefox
--spacefox
Comment by mdr_hashim, posted on Aug 12, 2008
all 4 color out of alignment. please help me
Comment by sydsowy, posted on Mar 28, 2008
still not working even with firmware upgrade!
Comment by CesarCris, posted on Mar 22, 2008
Comment by MIRV, posted on Mar 18, 2008
Print quality troubleshooting page has all colors slightly to the left outside the black box. The black print cartridge band is also outside the left edge of its box. I've changed cartridges, ran calibrate, reset to the default, but nothing fixes the problem.
Comment by Guest, posted on Feb 25, 2008
Same problem on HP2605dn - calibrating didn't fix it.
Comment by Guest, posted on Feb 19, 2008
the black is perfect but all the clours on the hp colour laserjet 2600 are off alignment to the right. It has created a shadow effoct and is not sharp. How do you fix it
Comment by Guest, posted on Feb 12, 2008
The colour printed on the paper isn't what is suppose to be even after doing all the cleaning in the maintenance for the printer
Comment by mapinho, posted on Dec 26, 2007
To me the black is not aligned. I try the firmware update, but the problem remains
Comment by cacad, posted on Dec 17, 2007
My color registration is off also, I calibrated the printer three times and the registration actually seems to have gotten worse. It apprears more misaligned on the left side of the page. Any solutions?
Comment by zaphod777, posted on Dec 11, 2007
my cyan alignment is off on my HP 2605dn and it won't align even with a new cartridge or going through the alignment cycle 3 times.
Comment by Treens, posted on Nov 19, 2007
I have just changed the ink cartridge and it tells me that the colours are out of alignment, which they are. I've taken the cartridge out and popped it back in and done the alignment test three times and still no success, can you pls help me?
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