HP Officejet Pro 8500 - Copy quality is poor

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Copy quality is poor

Take steps to improve the copy quality

Use quality originals.

Load the media correctly. If the media is loaded incorrectly, it might skew,
causing unclear images. See

Load media

for more information.

Use or make a carrier sheet to protect your originals.

Check the device

The scanner lid might not be closed properly.

The scanner glass or lid backing might need cleaning. See

Clean the device

for more information.

The ADF might need cleaning. See

Clean the device

for more information.

Print a Print Quality Diagnostic Page. Check for nozzle health problems that can
cause streaks, wrong colors, and other poor quality copy problems. For more
information, see

To print the print quality diagnostic page

.