Created: January 25, 2023

HP 8630 has dark vertical lines when printing pictures

The lines line up exactly with the linefeed diagnostic test printout. I ran the linefeed calibration twice, but that did not correct the issue
Last Edit: January 25, 2023
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Peter Davis
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Peter Davis
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Do you have this issue only with pictures ?hp
Customer Reply
yes
Peter Davis
Peter Davis Tech Expert & Writer
Ok, thank you for this info
Did you try to clean your printer?
Customer Reply
yes, I ran the clean printhead routine and the align printhead routine
Peter Davis
Peter Davis Tech Expert & Writer
Ok, thank you for this information *****
Customer Reply
also took printhead out and physically cleaned it
Peter Davis
Peter Davis Tech Expert & Writer
That's great, thank you
Tell me, are you using new cartridges?
Customer Reply
Black is new, colors are half full
Peter Davis
Peter Davis Tech Expert & Writer
And you have black lines when printing pictures
Do you have this issue before you change black cartridge?
Customer Reply
yes - I replaced the black in an attempt to fix the problem
Peter Davis
Peter Davis Tech Expert & Writer
Ok, I understand you
Thank you for this info
How old is this printer?
Customer Reply
6 years
Peter Davis
Peter Davis Tech Expert & Writer
Ok
Do you still have a warranty?
Customer Reply
No
Peter Davis
Peter Davis Tech Expert & Writer
Ok
Looks like you need to contact the repair service to fix this issue. You can tell me in which area are you right now an'll look for the best repair service
Customer Reply
repair service charge would be more than the printer is worth
Peter Davis
Peter Davis Tech Expert & Writer
At least you can contact them and ask about the price.
Customer Reply
I'm in Wayzata, MN *****
Peter Davis
Peter Davis Tech Expert & Writer
ok, hold a moment
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Customer Reply
Thanks for your help
Peter Davis
Peter Davis Tech Expert & Writer
1313 Chestnut Ave #105, Minneapolis, MN 55403
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