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If print-outs are streaky, fading, or missing colors, check your ink levels or clean the print head.

# Why are there streaks, lines or the wrong colors on my print-outs?

If your print-outs are streaky, faded, have lines on them that should not be there, or are otherwise poor in quality, this may be due to a problem with the printer or a low ink or toner supply.

# Fading text or images

You may be running out of ink or toner. Check your ink or toner supply and buy a new cartridge if necessary.

# Streaks and lines

If you have an inkjet printer, the print head may be dirty or partially blocked. Try cleaning the print head. See the printer’s manual for instructions.

# Wrong colors

The printer may have run out of one color of ink or toner. Check your ink or toner supply and buy a new cartridge if necessary.

# Jagged lines, or lines are not straight

If lines on your print-out that should be straight turn out jagged, you may need to align the print head. See the printer’s instruction manual for details on how to do this.