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Check the ink level
Start with checking the ink level in your toner. ... Since you have a problem with printing in Yellow color check Yellow or Magenta ink level. If its ink level doesn't appear, it could be an issue with either Yellow or Magenta cartridges. Two fix the issue, you can try to perform Clean Printhead.
https://windowsreport.com/printer-wont-print-yellow/
Note that a refilled cartridge will not be able to report its ink level. Check if correct ink level is displayed on your printer operator panel. Press Setup button > Maintenance > Ink Level - check your black and color ink levels. If ink levels are correct, then the problem could be on your computer.
The Print Spooler service on your computer may be disabled. To enable the Print Spooler service, follow the steps below:
Browse to Start -> Run... and type in "NET STOP SPOOLER" (this will stop the print spooler service)
Type in "NET START SPOOLER" (this will restart the print spooler service)
The Ink at the head of your Printer Cartridges has dried up.
Try this:
Load some plain paper in the printer
Remove the cartridges from the printer and carefully dab the print heads of the cartridges with a damp paper towel. ( when you start to see ink, the ink is starting to flow).
Replace the cartridges into the printer.
Go to:
Start
Control Panel
Printers
RIGHT click on this printer
choose Printing preferences
services
clean print cartridges 9some papers may print)
follow the instructions and do the heavier cleaning as well
Run the calibration function and allow the paper to print.
To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click the Printer Services button. The Printer Toolbox appears. 2. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. The estimated ink levels for the print cartridges appear.
Or
Print a self-test report 1. Load A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2. Press and hold the Cancel button and then press the Start Copy Color button. The product prints a self-test report, which might indicate the source of the printing problem. 3. Make sure the test patterns show a complete grid and the thick color lines are complete. • If more than a few lines in a pattern are broken, this might indicate a problem with the nozzles. You might need to clean the print cartridges. • If the black line is missing, faded, streaked, or shows lines, this might indicate a problem with the black or photo print cartridge in the right slot. • If any of the color lines are missing, faded, streaked, or show lines, this might indicate a problem with the tri-color print cartridge in the left slot.
Open the
Printer Toolbox
. There are two ways to do this:
Click
Start
and select
HP Solution Center
. Select the
Settings
menu, then the
Print Settings
submenu, and finally the
Printer Toolbox
.
In your printing application, click
File
, click
Print
, and click
Properties
. Click the
Services
tab, then the
Service This Device
icon.
The Printer Toolbox opens. Click the
Estimated Ink Level
tab. A cartridge may be running out of ink even if the graphic shows
ink remaining (see the note at the start of this section). Lines or
streaks always appear in printouts when the cartridges begin to run out
of ink. Replace print cartridges that are out of ink or low on ink.
Introduction
This describes how to check the estimated ink level in the cartridge.
NOTE:
Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When an indicator shows low ink levels, keep a replacement ink cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. Ink cartridges do not need to be replaced until print quality becomes unacceptable.
Checking ink levels
Perform the following steps to check the estimated ink levels:
NOTE:
If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured print cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in another printer, the ink level indicator will be inaccurate or unavailable.
Open the Printer Toolbox . There are two ways to do this:
Click Start and select HP Solution Center . Select the Settings menu, then the Print Settings submenu, and finally the Printer Toolbox .
In your printing application, click File , click Print , and click Properties . Click the Services tab, then the Service This Device icon.
The Printer Toolbox opens. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. A cartridge may be running out of ink even if the graphic shows ink remaining (see the note at the start of this section). Lines or streaks always appear in printouts when the cartridges begin to run out of ink. Replace print cartridges that are out of ink or low on ink.
Figure 1: Estimated ink levels
Perform the following steps to check the estimated ink levels:
Open the Printer Toolbox . There are two ways to do this:
Click Start and select HP Solution Center . Select the Settings menu, then the Print Settings submenu, and finally the Printer Toolbox .
In your printing application, click File , click Print , and click Properties . Click the Services tab, then the Service This Device icon.
The Printer Toolbox opens. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. A cartridge may be running out of ink even if the graphic shows ink remaining (see the note at the start of this section). Lines or streaks always appear in printouts when the cartridges begin to run out of ink. Replace print cartridges that are out of ink or low on ink.I hope this Solve your issueKhaled
Normally when you install the print software you install HP Director or solution centre software that has a estimated ink staus monitor..from user manual
Check the estimated ink levels You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need toreplace a print cartridge. The ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of inkremaining in the print cartridges.Tip You can also print a self-test report to see if your print cartridges mightneed to be replaced. For more information, see Print a self-test report.To check the ink levels from the HP Director (Windows)1.In the HP Director(or HP Solution Center), click Settings, point to PrintSettings, and then click Printer Toolbox.Note You can also open the Printer Toolboxfrom the Print Propertiesdialog box. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Services tab, andthen click Service this device.2.Click the Estimated Ink Level tab.The estimated ink levels for the print cartridges appear.To check the ink levels from the HP Image Zone software (Mac)1.In the HP Director (OS 9) or HP Image Zone (OS X), choose Settings, and thenchoose Maintain Printer.2.If the Select Printer dialog box appears, select your HP All-in-One, and then clickUtilities.3.From the pop-up menu, choose Ink Level.The estimated ink levels for the print cartridges appear.
Print a self-test report If you are experiencing problems with printing, print a self-test report before youreplace the print cartridges. This report provides useful information on several aspectsof your device, including your print cartridges. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the paper tray.
Press and hold the Cancel / Resume button and then press the Start CopyColorbutton The HP All-in-One prints a self-test report, which might indicate the source of theprinting problem.
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