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My prints are faded
- If the print quality is poor, remove the toner cartridge from the printer and gently rock the cartridge from side to side.
- This movement helps distribute the toner evenly within the cartridge.
- After rocking the cartridge 5–6 times, re-insert the cartridge into the printer and print a test page.
- If the issue persists, check the life of the maintenance items in your machine in case any of them need to be replaced.
Faint characters on printouts
- Print 15–20 pages and check to see if the problem persists.
Printers that use HP 501A / 502A cartridges
To see a full list of products that work in your printer, click on the model name below:
Printer Consumables (HP 501A / 502A)
| Q6470A | Q6470A-REM | Q6471A | Q6471A-REM |
| Q6472A | Q6472A-REM | Q6473A | Q6473A-REM |
| Q647-PACK | Q647-PACK-REM | Q647-5PACK | Q647-5PACK-REM |
| Q3964A | RM1-2764-020CN | RM1-2764-020CN-REM |
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