I have a photosmart B209a printer that produces small lines on my pictures. I replaced the ink thinking it might be that easy, but no dice. Any ideas for cause and cure

What program are you printing from? That is what decides the color choice.

Every time I had this problem it was the printer head. Try removing the cartridges, then the printer head. Be sure the head is seated firmly. Try printing again. The printer head expires long before it's suppose to so don't be surprised if this is the problem.

Step 1: Click on Windows icon (bottom left hand screen)
Step 2: Select Devices and Printers
Step 3: Right Click on "HP Photosmart Printer Plus B209a-m"

Step 4: Select "Printing Preferences"
Step 5: Click on Tab "Features"
Step 6: Select "Printer Services" in the bottom right hand corner
Step 7: Click on tab "Network Settings"
What you click on there depends on what's wrong with your setup, I think. Mine had a "Configure Wireless" option where I was stepped through the process.

Good Luck!

Hi,
You need uninstall first software driver of HP PHOTOSMART PLUS AIO PRINTER B209A PHOTOSMART PLUS AIO PRINTER B209A All-In-One. and Then reboot your PC. then install again software driver for that printer select English language version.

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Try this link An '0x ...' Error Message Displays on the Front Panel When Printing HP Photosmart C5380 All-in-One Printer - HP Customer Care (United States - English).

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Ink system failure is a hardware issue try powercycling the printer, if the issue still persist contact the manufacturer

I don't think this is an issue with the printer, in that is designed to do this. To enlarge a relatively small photo to 8x10 would produce an image with very low quality. It is not a flaw, but a feature that helps save ink and money.

Try this solution:

Click Start and click Control Panel.

Click Hardware and Sound then Printers.

Click Add a printer. This launches the Add Printer Wizard.

Click Add a local printer.

Now, Use the drop down arrow to select USB port 001 then click on Next.

Select the Manufacturer as HP from drop down list and select DeskJet 990c from printer drop down list. Click Next.

Select replace current drivers

Verify the printer name and set the printer as default then click next.

Do not select print a test page option.

Click on Finish.

Click on start then search type notepad.