HP Officejet Enterprise Color X555 and HP Officejet Enterprise Color MFP X585/X585 Flow - Improve print quality

1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.
3. Click the Paper/Quality tab.
4. From the Paper Type drop-down list, click the More... option.
5. Expand the list of Type is: options.
6. Expand the category of paper types that best describes your paper.
7. Select the option for the type of paper you are using, and click the OK button.
8. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. In the Print dialog box, click the OK button to print the job.

1. Click the File menu, and then click the Print option.
2. In the Printer menu, select the product.
3. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Open the menus drop-down list, and then click the Finishing menu.
4. Select a type from the Media Type drop-down list.
5. Click the Print button.

• Specks of ink are on the printed pages.
• Repeated marks occur on the printed pages.

1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Device Maintenance button.
2. Touch Calibration/Cleaning, and then touch Print Cleaning Page to print the page.
3. The cleaning process can take several minutes. When it is finished, discard the printed page.

• Vertical white lines
• Ragged or missing colors in vertical bands from top to bottom of the page
• Wrong colors or color variation in bands from top to bottom of the page

  caution:

To avoid problems with dry ink or with ink mixing between printheads, always press the power button on the front of the product to turn off the product rather than disconnecting the power cord. Using the power button ensures that the printbar is capped and protected.

1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Device Maintenance button.
2. Touch Calibration/Cleaning.
3. Touch Clean Print head.

note:

When using a highlighter on pages printed from this product, make a single pass with the highlighter to avoid smearing ink.

1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Device Maintenance button.
2. Touch Calibration/Cleaning.
3. Touch Resolve Ink Smear.

1. Press the power button to turn the product off, and then disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.
   Figure : Press the power button
   
2. Open the scanner lid.
   Figure : Open the scanner
   
3. Clean the scanner glass, the document feeder strips, and the white plastic backing with a soft cloth or sponge that has been moistened with nonabrasive glass cleaner.
   Figure : Clean the scanner
   

     caution:

   Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, or carbon tetrachloride on any part of the product; these can damage the product. Do not place liquids directly on the glass or platen. They might seep and damage the product.

   note:

   If you are having trouble with streaks on copies when you are using the document feeder, be sure to clean the small strip of glass on the left side of the scanner.

4. Dry the glass and white plastic parts with a chamois or a cellulose sponge to prevent spotting.
5. Connect the power cable to an outlet, and then press the power button to turn the product on.

• Always use a paper type and weight that this product supports.
• Use paper that is of good quality and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, staples, and curled or bent edges.
• Use paper that has not been previously printed on.
• Use paper that does not contain metallic material, such as glitter.
• Use paper that is not too rough. Using smoother paper generally results in better print quality.
• Use paper that is designed for use in Inkjet printers. Do not use paper that is designed only for use in laser printers.
• HP recommends using paper with ColorLok Technology for best results.
• Use a heavier paper type, especially if you are using 60 g/m2 paper.

• Move the product away from drafty locations, such as open windows or doors, or air-conditioning vents.
• Make sure the product is not exposed to temperatures or humidity outside of product specifications.
• Do not place the product in a confined space, such as a cabinet.
• Place the product on a sturdy, level surface.
• Remove anything that is blocking the vents on the product. The product requires good air flow on all sides, including the top.
• Protect the product from airborne debris, dust, steam, grease, or other elements that can leave residue inside the product.

1. From the Home screen on the product control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
   • General Settings
   • Print Quality
   • Image Registration
3. Select the tray that you want to adjust.
4. Touch the Print Test Page button, and then follow the instructions on the printed pages.
5. Touch the Print Test Page button to verify the results, and then make further adjustments if necessary.
6. When you are satisfied with the results, touch the Save button to save the new settings.

1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.
3. Click the Color tab.
4. Select the HP EasyColor check box to clear it.
5. Select a color theme from the Color Themes drop-down list.
   • Default (sRGB): This theme sets the product to print RGB data in raw device mode. When using this theme, manage color in the software program or in the operating system for correct rendering.
   • Vivid (sRGB): The product increases the color saturation in the midtones. Use this theme when printing business graphics.
   • Photo (sRGB): The product interprets RGB color as if it were printed as a photograph using a digital mini lab. The product renders deeper, more saturated colors differently than with the Default (sRBG) theme. Use this theme when printing photos.
   • Photo (Adobe RGB 1998): Use this theme with printing digital photos that use the AdobeRGB color space rather than sRGB. Turn off color management in the software program when using this theme.
   • None: No color theme is used.
   • Custom Profile: Select this option to use a custom input profile to accurately control color output (for example, to emulate a specific HP Color LaserJet product). Download custom profiles from www.hp.com.
6. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. In the Print dialog box, click the OK button to print the job.

1. From the software program, select the Print option.
2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.
3. Click the Color tab.
4. Select the HP EasyColor check box to clear it.
5. Click the Automatic or Manual setting.
   • Automatic setting: Select this setting for most color print jobs
   • Manual setting: Select this setting to adjust the color settings independently from other settings. Click the Settings button to open the manual color-adjusment window.

     note:

     Changing color settings manually can impact output. HP recommends that only color graphics experts change these settings.

6. Click the Print in Grayscale option to print a color document in black and shades of gray. Use this option to print color documents for photocopying or faxing.
7. Click the OK button to close the Document Properties dialog box. In the Print dialog box, click the OK button to print the job.