Calibration the calibration sheet isn't printing ... I went to troubleshooting and they say to press the menu button and select calibrate printer ... my menu button seems a bit lazy as it's stuck on language options ..... kat

Calibrates the printer again and again to align

Calibrating the printer using HP Toolbox
Use the following steps to calibrate the printer using HP Toolbox.
1 Open the HP Toolbox.
2 On the Troubleshooting tab, click Calibrate now.

Calibrating the printer at the control panel
Use the following steps to calibrate the printer using the printer control panel.
1 Use the (LEFT ARROW) or the (RIGHT ARROW) button to select SYSTEM SETUP and then press (SELECT).
2 Use the (LEFT ARROW) or the (RIGHT ARROW) button to select PRINT QUALITY and then press (SELECT). CALIBRATE COLOR will display on the control panel.
3 Press (SELECT).
4 Use the (LEFT ARROW) or the (RIGHT ARROW) button to select CALIBRATE NOW and then
press (SELECT).
5 Press (SELECT) to start the calibration.

1. Lift the printer access door, then remove the ink cartridges from the printhead.
2. Verify that the label on the ink cartridges is intact, and that the cartridges are not damaged.
3. Verify that the KODAK Ink Cartridges have not been refilled.
4. Insert the ink cartridges into the printhead, then press down firmly until you hear them click into position.
5. Close the printer access door.
6. Check the printer status monitor on your computer (or the LCD screen on the printer) to determine if there is sufficient ink available for your print job.
NOTE: Once the "Black ink cartridge is low" or "Color ink cartridge is low" message is displayed, print quality can be affected.

7. Reprint the picture or document that had the quality problem

If still same quality then...

1. Load inkjet paper into the paper tray.
2. On the control panel, press Menu.
3. Select Calibrate Printer.
4. Select Print Calibration Page
5. Press Start.
6. When the print is complete, press Cancel to end the calibration process.
7. Check the six color bars on the printed calibration sheet.

Are the color bars completely filled with solid color?


If no then:

1. Press Menu.
2. Select Clean Printhead, then press OK.
3. Select Deep Clean, then press OK. The On/Off light flashes green during the cleaning procedure.
4. When the On/Off light glows steady, press OK.
5. Select Calibrate Printer.
6. Select Print Calibration Page
7. Press Start.
8. When the print is complete, press Cancel to end the calibration process.
9. When the print is complete, press Cancel to end the calibration process.
10. Check the six color bars on the printed calibration sheet.

Are the color bars completely filled with solid color?

If again No...

then printhead needs replacement... call Technical Support to get it replaced

to resolve the problem try to clean the printhead first, to clean the printhead just press on the menu button, select clean printhead, select deep clean.
After you clean the printhead try to re-calibrate the printhead, just go back to the menu the select calibrate printer then select print calibration page. Once you have the calibration sheet, place it on top of the scanner make sure that the blue arrow on the printout is pointing on the yellow arrow located on the top corner of the scanner glass then press on the start button to scan the calibration page. Once the calibration is complete try to make a test print, just go back to the menu then select print demosheet then press ok. If this will not correct the problem you need to call their technical support hotline

Printing quality on this printers is great, yet there are some trouble with older printheads.

You should follow this in order to fix the problem:
- Remove both ink cartridges
- Remove printhead (press release button on the inner left corner of the printhead, above where the black ink cartridge goes)
- Close the cover and wait until it tells you that the printhead is missing. When it does, open the cover again and place the printhead inside (put it in and press towards the back of the printer, make sure it makes a loud snap).
- place both ink cartridges in
If the printer says "press start to copy", press the menu button and select calibrate printer, and then select "print calibration sheet".
If it just tells you that there is a new printhead detected and calibration is requiered, follow the instructions it will give you.

Once you calibrate the printer,
- Press menu, scroll down to "clean printhead" and select "deep clean"

Once that is completed, go ahead and print.

If it is still not working, you got a defective printhead and you need to replace it.
You will need to go to kodak.com/go/itg for additionl troubleshooting and the replacing of your printhead, or you should just call 1 800 421 6699 and have then replace the printhead for you. This is free of charge.

Hi again,

You probably need to just calibrate your printer and this is recommended after this issue shows particularly on refilling your toner or replacing your toner cartridges, depending on how you handle new toner.

From HP::
Follow the steps listed below to calibrate your printer.

1. Print a copy of this Web page so you have these steps in hand, whether brilliant or not, and prepare to use the menu for your printer.
   
   
2. Press the Menu button to enter the MENU on the control panel of the printer.
   
   
3. Press the Down arrow button to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE and then press the Select button.
   
   
4. Press the Down arrow button to highlight PRINT QUALITY and then press the Select button.
   
   
5. Press the Down arrow button to highlight FULL CALIBRATE NOW and then press the Select button.
   
   
6. Wait for the printer to calibrate.

Now:
Follow the steps listed below to print A Diagnostics page.

1. Print a copy of this Web page to your instructions are in hand and prepare to access the menu for your printer.
   
   
2. Press the Menu button to enter the MENU on the control panel of the printer.
   
   
3. Press the Down arrow button to highlight DIAGNOSTICS.
   
   
4. Press the Select button to select DIAGNOSTICS.
   
   
5. Press the Down arrow button to highlight PRINT DIAGNOSTICS PAGE.
   
   
6. Press the Select button to select PRINT DIAGNOSTICS PAGE

Now, look carefully at the Diagnostic page you printed. Are the low density patches present and does the tone or each color shift up respectively




Now check that the alignment bars are correct as in the example below.



All your colors and line alignments should now be correct. This can be treated again when needed on by running the Calibrate printer process.

Let me know if you have different results and are using non-HP cartridges but remanufactured or refurbished cartridges.

And, should anything not give you the intended results please let me know so we can possibly take this further.

Regards,
Worldvet

Sounds like you need to calibrate the scanner.

1. On the control panel, press the System Setup button.
2. Select the Information menu.
3. In the menu, select Troubleshooting, and then press the Enter button.
4. Select Service Tools, and then press the Enter button.
5. Select Calibrate Scanner, and then press the Enter button.

You will need a scanner calibration sheet,
Part Number: 109K01910

If the magenta is low the waste bin may be full and that may be causing the problem. If this is the case you need to change the toner. You can try calibrating the printer. You may have to do this 3 times in a row for it to make a difference.
Press Select-check mark button
Use arrows to go to Print Quality
Press Select-check mark button
Use arrows to go to Calibrate Color
Press Select-check mark button
Use arrows to go to Calibrate Now
Press Select-check mark button
Press Select to Confirm Calibrate Now

Hi-

If your product is still within the warranty period from KOdak then you can call them up for some step by step troubleshooting to help you with your problem and as well they can replace the printer if defective.

Try this first

Calibrate your printer, then print a demo sheet.

1. If paper is in the photo paper tray, remove it.
2. Load photo paper into the photo tray.
   1. Fan the paper to keep the sheets from sticking together. IMPORTANT: Do not overload the photo tray.
      
   2. Load a maximum of 20 sheets into the photo tray, with the Kodak logo facing up.
   3. Engage the photo tray by pushing it in until it stops.
3. Calibrate your printer.
   1. Press Menu.
   2. Select Calibrate Printer, then press Start.
   3. Wait for your printer to print the calibration sheet.
   4. Place the calibration sheet face down on the scanner glass.
      • For the 5300 AiO printer, place the sheet on the front right corner of the scanner glass.
      • For the 5500 AiO printer, place the sheet on the left rear corner of the scanner glass.
   5. Press Start.
   6. Wait until "Calibration complete. Remove calibration page from scanner glass. Press OK to continue." appears on the LCD display.
   7. Remove the calibration sheet from the scanner glass, then press OK.
4. Print a demo sheet.
   1. Disengage the photo tray by sliding it towards you until it stops. When the photo tray is disengaged, the main tray is active.
   2. Select Print Demo Page, then press Start.
   3. Wait for the demo sheet to print.
   
   

Then call them if issue Persist at these numbers:

In the U.S. and Canada: 1-800-421-6699
In Australia and New Zealand: 1800 793 895

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To calibrate the printer right click on the printer icon and open the status monitor once you open it there is 3 symbols on the top right of the box one looks like a hammer and wrench in an x configuration, next to that is an i for i for about and a ? for help. Click on the x which is Maintenance it will bring up a new box which has 2 options calibrate and printhead cleaning when you chose calibrate it will print a calibration sheet which you then need to put into the scanner portion and press the start button, these instructions will also come up on the screen when you go through the process.

Hello, you can print a calibration sheet from the front panel of the printer. Hit menu on the panel of the printer and scroll down to calibration printer and hit ok. Then hit ok on print calibration page and it should proceed to print a calibration page. After it is done printing, it will tell you to scan the calibration sheet.