HP Officejet 4500 - Copy defects are apparent

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Copy defects are apparent

Vertical white or faded stripes
The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard media specifications (for example, the
media is too moist or too rough). See

Media specifications

for more information.

Too light or dark
Try adjusting the contrast and copy-quality settings.

Unwanted lines
The scanner glass, lid backing, or frame might need cleaning. See

Maintain the

device

for more information.

Solve copy problems

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Black dots or streaks
Ink, glue, correction fluid, or an unwanted substance might be on the scanner glass
or lid backing. Try cleaning the device. See

Maintain the device

for more information.

Copy is slanted or skewed
If the product has an automatic document feeder (ADF), check the following:

Make sure that the ADF input tray is not too full.

Make sure that the ADF width adjusters are snug against the sides of the media.

Unclear text

Try adjusting the contrast and copy-quality settings.

The default enhancement setting might not be suitable for the job. Check the
setting and change it to enhance text or photographs, if needed. For more
information, see

Change copy settings

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Incompletely filled text or graphics
Try adjusting the contrast and copy-quality settings.

Large, black typefaces look splotchy (not smooth)
The default enhancement setting might not be suitable for the job. Check the setting
and change it to enhance text or photographs, if needed. For more information, see

Change copy settings

.

Horizontal grainy or white bands in light-gray to medium-gray areas
The default enhancement setting might not be suitable for the job. Check the setting
and change it to enhance text or photographs, if needed. For more information, see

Change copy settings

.