My printout is grainy when I print from any application. What should I do?

• Try the following solutions:
  • Make sure you loaded the printable side of the paper facedown in the cassette or faceup in the rear MP tray.
  • Select a higher print quality setting and turn off any high speed settings in your product software.
  • Run a nozzle check to see if any of the print head nozzles are clogged. Then clean the print head, if necessary.
  • Align the print head.
  • You may need to increase the image resolution or print a smaller size; see your software documentation.
  Related references
  Print Head Alignment
  Print Head Nozzle Check
  Print Head Cleaning
  Loading Paper
  Selecting Additional Layout and Print Options - Windows
  Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7
  Selecting Basic Print Settings - Mac OS X 10.4
  Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7
  Selecting Printing Preferences - Mac OS X 10.4