Why does my printer , hp2355,with a new cartridge print so lightly?

It could be a number of things.





First off make sure that you are not printing in draft mode.





Secondly, are you using a number 94 black cartridge or a 99 photo? The photo cartridge will result in a lighter print for things like text.





The third problem could be that HP is known to be a little cheeky, from time to time they use the colour cartridge to darken the black. Are both cartridge performing well?


Ru a print head cleaning (the process should be outlined in your manual) if the diagnostic page looks good then that isn't your problem.





Finally if you are using a refilled or third party cartridge, that is your problem right there.Why does my printer , hp2355,with a new cartridge print so lightly?
your printer properties might be set to print draft which uses less ink. open your printer software and go through its configurationWhy does my printer , hp2355,with a new cartridge print so lightly?
Maybe you forgot to take something off of it such as a strip of tape.
I had the same problem, are you sure your cartridge isn't defected? Even though you bought it new there may be a manufacture problem.
IF U HAV JUST PUT I A NEW CARTRIDGE IT WILL NEED INK CHARGING, GO ONTO THE SETTINGS MENU OF UR PRINTER AND SELECT INK CHARGE


(IT ALSO COULD BE SET AS PRINT AS DRAFT :)