My printout is grainy when I print from any application. What should I do?

• If your printouts are grainy, try these solutions:
  • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper facedown in the cassette.
  • Select a higher print quality setting and turn off any high speed settings in your product software.
  • Clean the print head.
  • Align the print head.
  • You may need to increase the image resolution or print in a smaller size; see your software documentation.
  
  Related references
  Solving Print Quality Problems
  Print Head Alignment
  Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
  Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7
  Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4
  Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7
  Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4
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