{"id":1554,"date":"2022-07-22T12:43:26","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T12:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/?p=1554"},"modified":"2022-11-21T04:50:19","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T04:50:19","slug":"hp-printer-printing-too-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-too-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My HP Printer Printing Too Light, Faded, or Dark"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>HP<\/b> printers are preferred for their printing quality and performance. This is why it&#8217;s used both for personal and professional use. Now, if your <\/span><b>HP printer printing too light<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, dark, or faded, this may ruin your invoices, bills, memos, and other documents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must be worried that my <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_Blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hp.com\/us-en\/shop\/cat\/printers\">HP printer<\/a> is printing too light or dark. The issue of printing can happen for various reasons. It can be a toner issue or a cartridge problem. You might want to resolve it on your own. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a simplified guide that mentors you step-by-step, you can easily troubleshoot the problem. You\u2019re at the right pace. Here, you\u2019ll learn the causes and quick fixes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-too-light\/#Identify_Your_HP_Printer_Printing_Too_Light\" >Identify Your HP Printer Printing Too Light<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-too-light\/#Which_is_an_Inkjet_Printer\" >Which is an Inkjet Printer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-too-light\/#What_is_a_Laser_Printer\" >What is a Laser Printer?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-too-light\/#Reason_Why_Your_Printer_May_Print_Too_Light_or_Dark\" >Reason Why Your Printer May Print Too Light or Dark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-too-light\/#Solutions_to_Resolve_Printer_Printing_Too_Low_Problem\" >Solutions to Resolve Printer Printing Too Low Problem<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-too-light\/#_1_Check_Your_Toner_Density\" >\u00a01. Check Your Toner Density\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-too-light\/#2_Change_Toner_Density_and_Print_Quality\" >2. Change Toner Density and Print Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-too-light\/#_3_Clean_Your_Inkjet_Printers_Print_Head\" >\u00a03. Clean Your Inkjet Printer&#8217;s Print Head<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-too-light\/#Still_Facing_the_Problem\" >Still, Facing the Problem?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-too-light\/#When_can_the_Nozzle_be_Clogged\" >When can the Nozzle be Clogged?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-too-light\/#Manual_Cleaning_of_Print_Head\" >Manual Cleaning of Print Head:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-too-light\/#4_Check_Print_Settings\" >4. Check Print Settings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-too-light\/#Print_Settings_in_Windows\" >Print Settings in Windows:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-too-light\/#Print_Settings_in_Mac\" >Print Settings in Mac:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-too-light\/#5_Try_Different_Paper_Quality\" >5. Try Different Paper Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-too-light\/#6_Enable_Economode_Settings\" >6. Enable Economode Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-too-light\/#7_Clean_Transfer_Roller\" >7. Clean Transfer Roller\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-too-light\/#1_Clean_the_Transfer_Roller\" >1. Clean the Transfer Roller:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-too-light\/#2_Position_the_Transfer_Roller\" >2. Position the Transfer Roller:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-too-light\/#Summing_UP\" >Summing UP<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Identify_Your_HP_Printer_Printing_Too_Light\"><\/span><strong>Identify Your HP Printer Printing Too Light<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, confirm the type of your HP printer. Hence, you can check if it&#8217;s an inkjet or laser printer. Knowing the type makes it easy to troubleshoot the problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_an_Inkjet_Printer\"><\/span><strong>Which is an Inkjet Printer?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inkjet printers print with ink that has more color depth and toner range. But, it dries up quickly if not used regularly or is ideal for sometime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Laser_Printer\"><\/span><strong>What is a Laser Printer?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The laser printer runs on toner. Thus, it doesn&#8217;t dry up quickly. It has the capacity to print more volumes of documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/hp-printer-printing-blurry\/\">HP printer printing blurry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_Why_Your_Printer_May_Print_Too_Light_or_Dark\"><\/span><strong>Reason Why Your Printer May Print Too Light or Dark<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your inkjet or laser printer is not printing dark enough, there could be some common and different reasons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The toner density of the printer is not enough or is low.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The settings of your printer are misconfigured<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The printer is set to print too light or too dark<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low on ink toner due to empty cartridge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nozzle of the printer is clogged<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toner save mode is enabled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High or low humidity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dirty print head<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defective or damaged toner cartridge\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>Also Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/hp-printer-light-blinking-issue\/\">HP Printer Light Blinking Issue<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solutions_to_Resolve_Printer_Printing_Too_Low_Problem\"><\/span><strong>Solutions to Resolve Printer Printing Too Low Problem<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we have explained the solutions. You can apply these solutions in any case when your printer prints too light or dark.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_1_Check_Your_Toner_Density\"><\/span><strong>\u00a01. Check Your Toner Density\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your printer may not notify you if the printer toner level is low. Therefore, you need to perform a manual check.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To confirm that the toner level is fine, remove the cartridge, shake it, and insert it again. Try printing on paper and see if your printer is printing dark.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If so (printing dark), then your printer toner is low. Hence, you can replace the toner cartridge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides, you can try swapping the printer carriage and see if it works properly. If your printer is still printing too light, the issue isn&#8217;t with the empty cartridge. Thus, repeat the steps for other printers as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Change_Toner_Density_and_Print_Quality\"><\/span><b>2. Change Toner Density and Print Quality<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the above solution fails to resolve the issue, you may check the toner density and enhance your printer quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press <\/span><b>Windows + R <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keys to launch the Run dialog box.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type <\/span><b>control <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and hit the enter button.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, select the <\/span><b>Printers <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">icon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find your <\/span><b>printer <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from the list.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-tap on the <\/span><b>printer <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and select <\/span><b>Properties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change the <\/span><b>print quality <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from here.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Note:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please understand the more you increase the quality, the more toner the printer will use. Consequently, it&#8217;ll take more time to print each document. Hence, gradually increase the quality and also adjust the printer toner density.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_3_Clean_Your_Inkjet_Printers_Print_Head\"><\/span><strong>\u00a03. Clean Your Inkjet Printer&#8217;s Print Head<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On your computer, go to the <\/span><b>control panel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select your <\/span><b>inkjet printer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the list.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>Properties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate the option <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/clean-hp-print-heads\/\"><b>Print Head Cleaning<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selecting this option will start the process of cleaning your inkjet printer&#8217;s print head.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Still_Facing_the_Problem\"><\/span><strong>Still, Facing the Problem?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your printhead still prints too light, then check your printer&#8217;s cartridge. Since it has liquid ink, please do not shake it. Do check the nozzles on the cartridge. See if something is clogging it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_the_Nozzle_be_Clogged\"><\/span><strong>When can the Nozzle be Clogged?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, the nozzle gets blocked when the ink is dried up. It happens when the printer remains idle for a long time.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Cleaning_of_Print_Head\"><\/span><strong>Manual Cleaning of Print Head:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this is the condition, you should clean it manually. Use a cotton swab or a clean cloth piece.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Precautions:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When performing manual lean up, take care of these points:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear latex or rubber gloves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t shake the ink.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure the printer is off and unplugged from the power outlet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Check_Print_Settings\"><\/span><strong>4. Check Print Settings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A misconfigured print setting can degrade your print quality. Thus, check and modify your print settings in order to get quality prints. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Print_Settings_in_Windows\"><\/span><strong>Print Settings in Windows:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open a document.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>File <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and then click <\/span><b>Print<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, open the <\/span><b>Properties <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dialog box.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or any of these Properties\/Options\/Printer Setup\/Printer\/Preferences.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From here, based on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/how-to-cancel-print-job-on-hp-printer\/\"><strong>print job<\/strong><\/a>, you can modify the following settings:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper Type<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print quality (best, normal, or draft mode)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper Size (select the correct paper size)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black and White (To print in B&amp;W only, select the grayscale option).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Print_Settings_in_Mac\"><\/span><strong>Print Settings in Mac:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open a <\/span><b>document<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>File <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and then click <\/span><b>Print<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, tap on <\/span><b>Show Details<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the <\/span><b>name of the program <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and also select:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper type\/quality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media or quality<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Save these Settings Permanently for the Future:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap the <\/span><b>Presets menu<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and select the <\/span><b>Save <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">button.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, <\/span><b>name <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the preset.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case <\/span><b>more than one printers <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are installed,\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><b>System Preferences<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose <\/span><b>Printers &amp; Scanners <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><b>Print &amp; Scan (<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">based on your OS)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set the Default Printer to Last Printer Used.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Try_Different_Paper_Quality\"><\/span><b>5. Try Different Paper Quality<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do YOU KNOW that different papers give different printing results? That means some papers absorb less ink while others need more. Thus, you can also check which type of paper is suitable for your printer and print either too light or dark.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>For example, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">light paper types in inkjet soak ink, resulting in a blurry or faded print. Thus, you try some paper samples and see if it produces a satisfying printing result.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides that, your printer and paper type are two critical factors. It should be configured correctly to get optimal quality print.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Enable_Economode_Settings\"><\/span><b>6. Enable Economode Settings<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the EconoMode settings when your printer prints the entire paper too dark or too light. However, the mode should not be used full-time because it may harm the mechanical part of the toner cartridge.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Note: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This feature comes in PCL 6 print driver for windows. If you don&#8217;t have the driver, you can activate in the HP Embedded Web Server.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Program, select the <\/span><b>Print <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-tap on your printer, and select any of these (depending on the software).<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Properties\/Options\/Printer Setup\/Printer\/Preferences<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on the <\/span><b>Paper\/Quality<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the <\/span><b>Printer Quality<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap <\/span><b>Ok <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to save settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, tap <\/span><b>Ok <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to print the job.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Case 1: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it prints the entire page <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">too dark:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the <\/span><b>600 dpi <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the<\/span><b> EconoMode<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (checkbox) to enable it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><b>Case 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If it prints the entire page <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">too light:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the <\/span><b>FastRes 1200<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the <\/span><b>EconoMode <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(checkbox) to disable it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap <\/span><b>Ok <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to save settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, tap <\/span><b>Ok <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to print the job.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Clean_Transfer_Roller\"><\/span><b>7. Clean Transfer Roller\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer roller assists toner in getting the ink on the paper using its electrical charge. But, if the toner is not clean or incorrectly positioned, it may result in faulty or faint printing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hence, you can do two things: clean the transfer roller and position it correctly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Clean_the_Transfer_Roller\"><\/span><strong>1. Clean the Transfer Roller:\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off the power supply and disconnect the cable to clean the transfer roller. Use a soft dry cloth or cotton swab to clean it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Precautions:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t use any liquid to clean it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t scratch the black surface or apply too much pressure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t need to take out the transfer roller.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please do not touch the roller. It may get oily or dirty again<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just roll the transfer roller with a cloth and clean it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Position_the_Transfer_Roller\"><\/span><strong>2. Position the Transfer Roller:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off the power supply and remove the cable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove your toner cartridge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detech it from the transfer roller hook and remove it cautiously.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insert the transfer roller and make sure the position is correct.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Note:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please remember the transfer rollers are delicate. Thus, it can be easily broken.We will recommend you to take technician assistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/fix-hp-printer-printing-slow\/\"><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;HP printer printing slow&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14849,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:2236962},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:11}\">HP printer printing slow<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summing_UP\"><\/span><strong>Summing UP<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully your problem of <\/span><b>hp printer printing too light <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or dark is resolved. If you still come across an error feel free to contact us. Also, if you have any query or need a suggestion, our experts are available 24&#215;7.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HP printers are preferred for their printing quality and performance. This is why it&#8217;s used both for personal and professional use. 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