HP Deskjet 6988 Printer - Document is misprinted

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Document is misprinted

Text and images are misaligned

If the text and images on the printouts are misaligned, then

align

the print cartridges.

Document is printed off-center or at an angle

1.

Verify that the paper is correctly placed in the In tray.

2.

Verify that the paper guides fit firmly against the edge of the paper.

3.

Reprint the document.

Parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place

Open the

Printer Properties

and confirm the following options:

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Tab

Setting

Basics

Orientation

: Verify the appropriate orientation.

Paper/Quality

Size is

: Verify the appropriate paper size.

Effects

Scale to fit

: Select this option to scale text and

graphics to the paper.

Finishing

Poster printing

: Verify that

Off

is selected.

If parts of the document are still missing, the printer settings might be overridden by the
software program print settings. Select the appropriate print settings from within the
software program.

Envelope is printed at an angle

1.

Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the printer.

2.

Confirm that the paper guides fit firmly against the edge of the envelope.

3.

Reprint the envelope.

Document does not reflect the new print settings

The printer settings might differ from the software program print settings. Select the
appropriate print settings within the software program.