Faint Printout or Printout Has Gaps

If your printouts are faint or have gaps, try these solutions:

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Print Head Cleaning
Print Head Alignment
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Cleaning the Paper Path
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Paper or Media Type Settings
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Loading Paper
Replacing Ink Cartridges