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It's possible that the Cyan toner is low or depleted. If so, the printer will print the blue areas in black. This is a possible way to check:
1. Open your Applications folder and double click on "System Preferences." 2. When it opens, click on the printer icon with "Print & Scan" underneath it. 3. Click on the HP2600 printer on the left, then click "Options & Supplies" 4. Click on "Supply Levels." Check the Cyan toner cartridge. If it's low, then you'll have to buy and install a new one.
If an inkjet printer gives white streaks where it should be black, it means the ink is very low, or there is dirt under the nozzles preventing it from printing properly, or, in the case of non original cartridges, ink might be leaking which prevents the bubbles of ink to squirt onto the page.
If the streaks are black where it should be white, is sounds like some dust or fluff below the cartridge leaves ink smears on the page.
Print in grayscale (black area streaking only)
If the streaks are in a black area of a black and white printout, change to grayscale printing.
NOTE:
This step does not apply to color printouts.
In the application you are printing from, click File
, and then click Print
.
Make sure the printer is selected and click Properties
.
Click the Color
tab, and select Print Grayscale
and High Quality
.
bill's issue is that the drivers need to be reinstalled on his computer. sadia's issue could be drivers, paper size settings, media type, memory, mechanical issues, supply issues, application issues, but because of the vagueness of the query it is almost impossible to nail it down. please be more specific. the more detail you can relay, the more help you will receive. Good Luck!
Hey Chuck,
Any chance you can post a scan of one of the faulty pages ? This will make it easier to assess the fault.
Print off about 10 pages of a page that is affected by the lines. Look at each page and see if you can detect a recurring pattern over any of the pages.
If there is a pattern, chances are it is probably the PCU that is marked.
Without actually seeing a print sample or the machine, my bet would be on the black print cartridge. Even though it reads a an acceptable level of toner, the cartridge itself sounds like it has developed a proble.
1. It's the most obvious
2. It't the cheapest place to start. If it does not correct the problem, you can still use it later.
3. It's the problem in about 80% of these types of cases.
4. I know it should be fine, but if things didn't go wrong, I wouldn't have a job!
Let me know. If not we'll investigate further.
Ed
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